The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. (Feb. 27)

Here are the top stories for Saturday, February 27th: Biden hails House passage of $1.9T virus bill; VP Harris: "Baton is now in our hands"; New Yorkers rally in support of Asian-Americans. (Feb. 27)

Michigan's Mason School District said teachers are encouraged to discuss diversity, inclusion with approved Black History resources.

Zebra mussels, which are small but prolific invasive mollusks, managed to survive Texas' freezing temperatures and record snowfall.

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Leading political figures in New York attended a rally in Manhattan Saturday in support of the Asian-American community targeted in random acts of violence recently. (Feb. 27)

The U.S. was expected to authorize a third coronavirus vaccine, by Johnson & Johnson, as soon as Saturday. Latest COVID-19 updates.

US President Joe Biden on Saturday answered a single question about whether he will punish the Saudi crown prince following the Khashoggi report. (Feb. 27)

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended his record in office Saturday as he addressed activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference. (Feb. 27)

Pamela Smith is set to take command of the U.S. Park Police as its chief. She is the first Black woman to hold the position.

Demonstrators rallied in Kyiv on Saturday against the jailing of Ukrainian right-wing activist Serhiy Sternenko earlier this week.

This special special edition updates the latest in space exploration, including the Artemis moon launch, 30 years of the Hubble telescope and more.

Attorney General Letitia James suggested the maze of state law governing use of force is tilted toward police officers.

US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on Saturday at the White House's virtual Black History Month celebration. (Feb. 27)

A look at the day's best photographs from around the world.

Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the precipitous shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and alternately skied and rappelled back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat. (Feb. 27)

Thousands of supporters of Tunisia's biggest political party, Ennahda, held a demonstration in central Tunis on Saturday demanding national unity amid a stand off between the country's President and Prime Minister. (Feb. 27)

The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill that was championed by President Joe Biden, the first step in providing another dose of aid to a weary nation as the measure now moves to a tense Senate. (Feb. 27)

Millions of people have taken part in a 45-day Hindu bathing festival in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. (Feb. 27)

The House has approved a 1.9 trillion US dollars pandemic relief bill in a win for President Joe Biden. (Feb. 27)

Native American leaders in California fear COVID-19 cases and deaths in their communities have gone unrecorded in county and state records.

A World War II-era plane flew Saturday over the funeral service of Captain Tom Moore, in honor of the veteran who single-handedly raised millions of pounds for Britain's health workers by walking laps in his backyard. (Feb. 27)

Plus: Lady Gaga calls dog walker Ryan Fischer a 'hero' after shooting; Mr. Potato Head goes gender-neutral and a long-lost cat was found.

Fans show up for sold out U.S. premiere of anime film "Demon Slayer," which broke records as highest grossing film in Japanese history. (Feb. 27)

Florida has recorded more manatee deaths this year than the first two months of 2019 and 2020 combined. Experts point to starvation and bad water.

Asian Americans are calling on political leaders and law enforcement to address growing concerns over coronavirus-related racial attacks.

Bulgarian actor Maria Bakalova's breakout performance in "Borat 2" is making waves in Hollywood. She's nominated at the Golden Globes, SAG and Critics Choice awards. Could an Oscar nod be next? (Feb. 26)

President Joe Biden wrapped up his visit to storm-battered Texas, Friday with calls for unity and bipartisanship as the nation looks to help Texas recover not just from the storm but also from the health and economic crisis caused by COVID. (Feb. 26)

A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage. (Feb. 26)

Here are the top stories for Friday, February 26th: Biden visits Texas after deep freeze ; Biden intel report releaseed on Khasoggi killing;" Senior vaccine buddies" hit DC streets; Wax celebs promote indoor dining.

Highlights of this day in history: Germany's Reichstag burns, giving the Nazis under Adolf Hitler a pretext to seize absolute power; A cease-fire ends the Persian Gulf War; Actress Elizabeth Taylor born; Children's TV host Fred Rogers dies. (Feb. 27)

In the wake of a national reckoning on race, higher-ed leaders are "finally understanding that instead of fixing people, we need to fix institutions."

During much of Billie Eilish's meteoric ascent, filmmaker R.J. Cutler was trailing the popstar for a whole year. Now that footage is a documentary that Cutler describes as a whole feast. (Feb. 26)