Biden's $1.9T rescue signed, agenda now a slog in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tough as it was for Democrats, passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping

COVID relief bill could permanently alter social safety net

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package is being hailed by Democrats and progressive policy advocates as a generational expansion of the social safety net, providing food and housing assistance, greater access to health care and direct aid to families in what amounts to a broad-based attack on the cycle of poverty.

Biden aims for quicker shots, 'independence from this virus'

WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden pledged in his first prime-time address to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 and raised the possibility of beginning to "mark our independence from this virus” by the Fourth of July. He offered Americans fresh hope and appealed anew for their help.

Biden aims for quicker shots, virus 'independence' by July 4

WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden pledged in his first prime-time address Thursday night to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 and raised the prospect of “independence from this virus” by the Fourth of July. He offered Americans fresh hope and appealed anew for their help.

Biden sets May 1 target to have all adults vaccine-eligible

WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden used his first prime-time address Thursday night to announce his plan to make all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1 and “begin to mark our independence from this virus” by the Fourth of July. He offered Americans fresh hope and appealed anew for their help.

The Latest: UN chief blasts vaccine nationalism, hoarding

UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations chief is criticizing the “many examples of vaccine nationalism and vaccine hoarding” as well as side deals with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers that undermine access to all people in the world.

The Latest: Biden: States must make adults vaccine eligible

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.

Pace of spending for pandemic aid? Try $43,000 every second

BALTIMORE (AP) — To pay out his coronavirus relief package, President Joe Biden must spend an average of $3.7 billion every day for the rest of this year. That’s $43,000 every second of every day until midnight chimes on 2022.

Mayday aim: Biden wants everyone vaccine-eligible by May 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden is outlining his plan Thursday evening to make all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1 and get the country “closer to normal” by the Fourth of July. He's using his first prime-time address to offer Americans fresh hope and appeal anew for their help.

The Latest: Las Vegas restaurant, casino staff can get shots

LAS VEGAS — Workers in the key Las Vegas restaurant, hospitality and casino industry were told Thursday they can get a coronavirus vaccine.

Biden's $1.9T rescue signed, agenda now a slog in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tough as it was for Democrats, passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping

The Latest: Another COVID-19 vaccine nears finish line

GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Another COVID-19 vaccine is getting closer to the finish line, as Novavax said Thursday its shot prevented hospitalizations and deaths in studies in Britain and South Africa where mutated versions of the virus are spreading.

Biden aims for quicker shots, 'independence from this virus'

WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden pledged in his first prime-time address to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 and raised the possibility of beginning to "mark our independence from this virus" by the Fourth of July. He offered Americans fresh hope and appealed anew for their help.

Biden signs big virus aid bill before speech to nation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health. Some checks to Americans could begin arriving this weekend.

The Latest: Oklahoma to lift coronavirus restrictions

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Thursday that he is lifting coronavirus restrictions statewide as more people are receiving vaccinations and the number of new cases and hospitalizations decline.

The Latest: WH: $1,400 individual checks may arrive soon

WASHINGTON — The White House says the $1,400 direct payments for most Americans funded by the American Rescue Plan will start showing up in bank accounts as early as this weekend.

Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health. Some checks to Americans could begin arriving this weekend.

Congressman Fulcher Opposes Yesterday’s “Relief” Package

Labeled by Senate Democrat Leadership as “one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in decades,” the “COVID-19 relief” legislation passed on a party-line vote through House on February 27th, then through the Senate on March 6th, and again, passed on party lines in the House today-- now going on to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

ZAGS TRACKER: Enjoy now, but the work — and worry — starts again Sunday

Yes, the NCAA tournament is coming. Yes, it will represent a chance for Gonzaga to achieve the only thing still missing in its ascent to college basketball’s most elite level. Yes, we’ll study the brackets when they’re released on Sunday.

COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL: Vandals battle back, but fall short to Griz

Vazquez nets 21 to lift Montana over Idaho 69-64 in opening round

Josh Vazquez had a career-high 21 points as sixth-seeded Montana narrowly beat 11th-seed Idaho 69-64 in the first round of the Big Sky Conference tourney on Wednesday.