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U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), a past supporter of loosening firearms restrictions, has declared his opposition to allowing concealed carry laws to be applied nationwide. The GOP-backed legislation, known as national concealed carry reciprocity, is one of the National Rifle Association's top federal legislative priorities under President Donald Trump. Warner's shift is significant, as he has favored similar legislation at least twice in the past. Related: Guns in America: What is national concealed carry reciprocity? Warner met Wednesday with constituents affected by gun violence, including Andy and Barbara Parker , whose daughter Alison was shot on live TV in August 2015. After that discussion, Warner—who represents the state where the NRA is located and where 32 people were murdered in the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre— took to Twitter to say he was unable to support the Senate version of the bill , even while maintaining that he remains a proud supporter of Second … [Read more...] about Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Why a Virginia Democrat’s Opposition Matters

BOSTON (CBS) – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said that while the state expects to receive its first shipment of the recently approved Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID vaccine next week, the distribution plan for the immediate future remains “a little bit up in the air.” The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccine Advisory Board voted unanimously Sunday to greenlight Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. READ MORE: Give Teachers The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine First, Lawmakers Urge Baker Johnson & Johnson currently has four million doses ready to go. The company plans to have 20 million more made by the end of March and 100 million by the end of June. During his Monday press conference, Baker said the state is expecting a shipment for next week, though the exact amount is not yet known. “Then you should expect there will be a bit of a pause as they ramp up production, and you probably won’t see really significant amounts of … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Shipment Likely Coming To Massachusetts Next Week, Baker Says

BOSTON (CBS) – Thousands of students in Boston will head back to school Monday for the first time in nearly a year. Hybrid learning begins for students in Pre-K through third grade. In two weeks, grades 4 through 8 will be welcomed back, followed by high school students on March 29th. READ MORE: Armed Masked Men Rob Milford Smoke Shop Then Crash Getaway Car High needs students have been in class since February 1. READ MORE: 911 Dispatcher's Paintings Of Pets Becomes Popular Small Business The district said extra safety precautions are in place including air purifiers, high-quality HVAC filters and medical grade PPE for staff. MORE NEWS: Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's Developments Families can choose to stay with full remote learning if they want. … [Read more...] about Thousands Of Boston Students Return To In-Person Learning This Week

MILFORD (CBS) – Milford Police are looking for three people wanted for an armed robbery at a smoke shop that was recorded on video. Two masked men, each armed with a handgun, went into the store on Medway Road just after 8 p.m. Sunday and threatened the two employees while a third person waited outside in a getaway car. READ MORE: Thousands Of Boston Students Return To In-Person Learning This Week Police said the men took a “large amount of cash” before taking off. READ MORE: 911 Dispatcher's Paintings Of Pets Becomes Popular Small Business Moments later, their car ran a red light at an intersection and collided with another vehicle. The suspects ran away.  The driver of the other car was taken to Milford Hospital with injuries. Police later posted video of the robbery on their Facebook page hoping to generate leads. MORE NEWS: Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's Developments Anyone with information is asked to call Milford Police at 508-473-1113. … [Read more...] about Armed Masked Men Rob Milford Smoke Shop Then Crash Getaway Car

WASHINGTON, DC: Sunny days and warm weather are proving to be as challenging to manage as restaurants, hair salons and other businesses, as about half of US states partially reopen their economies after the COVID-19 lockdown. On Saturday, thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in Washington to view a US Navy flyover to honour healthcare workers and others battling the pandemic. In New York City, the warmest weather yet this spring caused picnickers and sunbathers to flock to green spaces in Manhattan, including crowded conditions at the Christopher Street Pier in Greenwich Village, according to photos on social media. Last week, California ordered beaches in Orange County to close, after crowds defied public health guidelines to throng the popular shoreline. Police in the county's Huntington Beach said people were complying on Sunday (May 3). New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said there were "some real issues" near the pier and police would increase patrols. … [Read more...] about Warm weather draws crowds in some cities as parts of US start easing COVID-19 lockdowns