Multiple people shot as gunman opens fire at San Jose rail yard
Los Angeles (tca/dpa) – Multiple people were shot, including the gunman, during an attack Wednesday morning at a San Jose rail yard. Witnesses said they heard shots ring out just before 7 am (1400 GMT) at the Valley Transportation Authority rail yard on West Younger Avenue near downtown San Jose. Law enforcement sources told The…
Democrats promised to lower drug prices, but plans are sputtering
Washington (tca/dpa) – With control of Congress and the White House, Democrats have an opportunity to bring down prescription drug prices, addressing one of voters’ top concerns and finally fulfilling a campaign pledge Speaker Nancy Pelosi made to voters 15 years ago. Despite widespread support among Democrats, the idea has sputtered, however, as President Joe…
Half of US adults fully vaccinated against coronavirus
Washington (dpa-AFX) – Tuesday, the United States reached a major milestone in its vaccination efforts as 50 per cent of the adults in the country have been fully vaccinated. Across the country, 25 states and the District of Columbia have fully vaccinated at least 50 per cent of their adult population, and nine states have…