The White House made two major coronavirus announcements on Tuesday, one involving the total number of vaccines sent to states and territories every week and a second involving a new direct shipping program to underserved communities. President Joe Biden’s coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients first made both announcements during Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing. (RELATED: White House Launches Pilot Program To Ship Coronavirus Vaccines Directly To ‘Select’ Pharmacies) The White House additionally told reporters in a statement that vaccine shipments to states would increase an additional 5% starting next week, bringing the new weekly totals up to 11 million. US President Joe Biden walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, February 8, 2021, following a weekend in Delaware. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) The new direct shipment program, dubbed the Federally Qualified Health Center Program for COVID-19 … [Read more...] about White House Announces Increase In Weekly Vaccine Supply And Launches Another New Direct Shipment Program
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Biden CIA pick pledges to confront China if confirmed, speak ‘truth to power’
William Burns William Burns Overnight Defense: Law enforcement officials blame Pentagon 'reluctance' to deploy National Guard in first hearing on Capitol attack | Watchdog report finds Pentagon didn't fully evaluate border deployment requests | Biden's UN ambassador confirmed The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Supreme Court's blow to Trump This week: House to vote on Biden's .9 trillion coronavirus bill MORE , President Biden Joe Biden Hoyer: House will vote on COVID-19 relief bill Friday Pence huddles with senior members of Republican Study Committee Powell pushes back on GOP inflation fears MORE ’s pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), had his first appearance before lawmakers Wednesday, where he pledged to ramp up the agency’s response to China while tackling a wide range of ongoing threats. Burns, an ambassador twice over who finished his diplomatic career as deputy secretary of State, would be the first … [Read more...] about Biden CIA pick pledges to confront China if confirmed, speak ‘truth to power’
Nuggets’ 2020-21 regular-season second-half schedule unveiled
The Nuggets on Wednesday unveiled the second half of their 2020-21 regular-season schedule, kicking off with a road game against the Grizzlies on March 12 before coming back to Denver for a five-game homestand. Former Nuggets forward Jerami Grant and center Mason Plumlee make their return to Ball Arena on April 6 when the Nuggets host the Pistons. Altitude will broadcast 35 of the 36 games with the exception of the April 1 matchup against the Clippers airing on TNT. Five games will play on ESPN, including games against the Warriors (April 12 and 23), Clippers (May 1), Lakers (May 3) and Jazz (May 7). All 36 games can be heard on the radio on 92.5 FM and 950 AM. Here’s a look at the full schedule: MARCH Date Opponent Time TV Fri., March 12 At Memphis 6 p.m. ALT Sat., March 13 Dallas 8 p.m. ALT Mon., March 15 Indiana 7 p.m. ALT Wed., March 17 Charlotte 7 p.m. ALT Fri., March 19 Chicago 7 p.m. ALT … [Read more...] about Nuggets’ 2020-21 regular-season second-half schedule unveiled
Celtics’ Second-Half Schedule Released
BOSTON (CBS) — If you can stomach more Celtics basketball, we finally have the team’s schedule for the second half of the 2021 NBA season. And things are not getting any easier for a team that is barely hanging on to a playoff spot at the moment. Boston’s first game back from the All-Star break will feature a rematch with the Nets in Brooklyn on March 11. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant embarrassed the Celtics in Boston on Christmas Day to the tune of 123-95, and that was before Brooklyn acquired James Harden. The two teams will also play in Brooklyn on Friday, April 23. READ MORE: 2 Men Killed In Accident At Construction Site On High Street In Boston The Celtics have a rematch with the Utah Jazz (March 16 in Boston) and two games against the Bucks (March 24 and 26) in Milwaukee on their March schedule. The two games in Milwaukee are part of a four-game road swing for the Celtics that begins with a trip to Memphis and ends with a visit to Oklahoma City. Boston will play 12 games … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Second-Half Schedule Released
Raptors exec Masai Ujiri recalls incident with California deputy after 2019 NBA Finals win
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 24 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri described the moment he was in the middle of a confrontation with a California sheriff’s deputy moments after the team won the 2019 NBA championship. Ujiri said Wednesday on "Good Morning America" he was "confused" over why he was getting stopped in the first place and then things escalated from there. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I was confused, you're taken aback and you don't even know how to react," Ujiri said. "You just don't buy a championship in Walmart or something. It's something you’re trying so hard to do -- you’re trying to figure out, 'How do I go and celebrate with my guys?' -- You get this confrontation, and it confuses you." Ujiri said he walked toward the court when he was stopped by Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy … [Read more...] about Raptors exec Masai Ujiri recalls incident with California deputy after 2019 NBA Finals win