By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Cherokee Nation announced Thursday that it intends to appoint a delegate to the US House of Representatives, asserting for the first time a right promised to the tribe in a nearly 200-year-old treaty with the federal government.It was a historic step for and its nearly 370,000 citizens, coming about a week after Chuck Hoskin Jr. was sworn in as principal chief of the tribe. The Cherokee Nation says it’s the largest tribal nation in the US and one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes.The move raises questions about what that...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Cherokee Nation announced Thursday that it intends to appoint a delegate to the US House of Representatives, asserting for the first time a right promised to the tribe in a nearly 200-year-old treaty with the federal government.It was a historic step for and its nearly 370,000 citizens, coming about a week after Chuck Hoskin Jr. was sworn in as principal chief of the tribe. The Cherokee Nation says it’s the largest tribal nation in the US and one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes.The move raises questions about what that...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Once-crowded city streets are now empty. Highway traffic has slowed to a minimum. And fewer and fewer people can be found milling about outside.Global containment measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus have seemingly made the world much quieter. Scientists are noticing it, too.Around the world, seismologists are observing a lot less ambient seismic noise – meaning, the vibrations generated by cars, trains, buses and people going about their daily lives. And in the absence of that noise, Earth’s upper crust is moving just a little...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Once-crowded city streets are now empty. Highway traffic has slowed to a minimum. And fewer and fewer people can be found milling about outside.Global containment measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus have seemingly made the world much quieter. Scientists are noticing it, too.Around the world, seismologists are observing a lot less ambient seismic noise – meaning, the vibrations generated by cars, trains, buses and people going about their daily lives. And in the absence of that noise, Earth’s upper crust is moving just a little...WW…

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By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A longstanding dispute over who can be considered a citizen of the Cherokee Nation finally came to a conclusion this week.The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court that the tribal nation remove the phrase “by blood” from its constitution and other tribal laws. That change formally acknowledges that the descendants of Black people once enslaved by the tribe – known as the Cherokee Freedmen – have the right to tribal citizenship, which means they are eligible to run for tribal office and access resources such as tribal health care.The by the Cherokee Nation...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A longstanding dispute over who can be considered a citizen of the Cherokee Nation finally came to a conclusion this week.The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court that the tribal nation remove the phrase “by blood” from its constitution and other tribal laws. That change formally acknowledges that the descendants of Black people once enslaved by the tribe – known as the Cherokee Freedmen – have the right to tribal citizenship, which means they are eligible to run for tribal office and access resources such as tribal health care.The by the Cherokee Nation...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — It was Swati Mohan who first delivered the news to earthlings that NASA’s Perseverance rover had.“Touchdown confirmed,” she to roaring applause from mission control at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. “Perseverance safely on the surface of Mars, ready to begin seeking the signs of past life.”You might have seen her in the front row of the control room, bindi on her forehead, providing constant updates to the team as mission commentator for the historic landing. But before that nail-biting moment, Mohan had been working for...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — It was Swati Mohan who first delivered the news to earthlings that NASA’s Perseverance rover had.“Touchdown confirmed,” she to roaring applause from mission control at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. “Perseverance safely on the surface of Mars, ready to begin seeking the signs of past life.”You might have seen her in the front row of the control room, bindi on her forehead, providing constant updates to the team as mission commentator for the historic landing. But before that nail-biting moment, Mohan had been working for...WW…

(CNN)Native people have been by Covid-19, experiencing of infection, hospitalization and death than White people in the US. But when it comes to vaccine administration, tribal health providers are often outpacing counties and states. For the most part, the in the US so far has been beset by long lines, glitchy websites and canceled appointments. Meanwhile, many tribal nations and health clinics have moved efficiently through their vaccine allotments and distribution phases -- with some already offering shots to Native people as young as 16."We have some real crushing challenges in Indian...…(CNN)Native people have been by Covid-19, experiencing of infection, hospitalization and death than White people in the US. But when it comes to vaccine administration, tribal health providers are often outpacing counties and states. For the most part, the in the US so far has been beset by long lines, glitchy websites and canceled appointments. Meanwhile, many tribal nations and health clinics have moved efficiently through their vaccine allotments and distribution phases -- with some already offering shots to Native people as young as 16."We have some real crushing challenges in Indian...WW…

(CNN)When President Donald Trump the $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law in December, so began the 180-day countdown for US intelligence agencies to tell Congress .No, really.The director of National Intelligence and the secretary of defense have a little less than six months now to provide the congressional intelligence and armed services committees with an unclassified report about "unidentified aerial phenomena."It's a stipulation that was tucked into the "committee comment" section of the for Fiscal Year 2021, which was contained in the massive spending...…(CNN)When President Donald Trump the $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law in December, so began the 180-day countdown for US intelligence agencies to tell Congress .No, really.The director of National Intelligence and the secretary of defense have a little less than six months now to provide the congressional intelligence and armed services committees with an unclassified report about "unidentified aerial phenomena."It's a stipulation that was tucked into the "committee comment" section of the for Fiscal Year 2021, which was contained in the massive spending...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Harmeet Kaur, CNN WASHINGTON -- Eugene Goodman has been hailed as a hero ever since he lured rioters away from the Senate chambers during the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.The Capitol Police officer's courageous actions were recognized again on Wednesday when he escorted Kamala Harris to the inauguration ceremony. He was there in his new role as acting deputy House sergeant at arms, CNN's Jeff Zeleny reported.Goodman became the face of resistance to the insurrection when shortly after the Capitol Hill attack, video showed him leading a mob of Trump...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Harmeet Kaur, CNN WASHINGTON -- Eugene Goodman has been hailed as a hero ever since he lured rioters away from the Senate chambers during the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.The Capitol Police officer's courageous actions were recognized again on Wednesday when he escorted Kamala Harris to the inauguration ceremony. He was there in his new role as acting deputy House sergeant at arms, CNN's Jeff Zeleny reported.Goodman became the face of resistance to the insurrection when shortly after the Capitol Hill attack, video showed him leading a mob of Trump...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to make it a crime to sell or administer the Covid-19 vaccine to anyone trying to skip ahead in the line.The governor said in a news conference Monday that any entity misrepresenting who they are or distributing the vaccine to those who aren’t yet eligible should lose their license and face criminal penalties.Cuomo added that he plans to propose a bill criminalizing such activity when lawmakers convene for the 2021 legislative session January 6.“This vaccine can be like gold to some people,” he said. “And if...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to make it a crime to sell or administer the Covid-19 vaccine to anyone trying to skip ahead in the line.The governor said in a news conference Monday that any entity misrepresenting who they are or distributing the vaccine to those who aren’t yet eligible should lose their license and face criminal penalties.Cuomo added that he plans to propose a bill criminalizing such activity when lawmakers convene for the 2021 legislative session January 6.“This vaccine can be like gold to some people,” he said. “And if...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Any resident of Oklahoma can now get the – but it’s not because of the state’s health department. Instead, Oklahomans have several Native tribes to thank.Last week, the Chickasaw Nation , regardless of whether they are citizens of the tribe.Other tribes headquartered in Oklahoma have expanded vaccinations beyond tribal citizens, too. The , and Nations are offering vaccines to all members of the public, while the has opened appointments to anyone residing within its 14-county jurisdiction.The state of Oklahoma, meanwhile, is currently on of its...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Any resident of Oklahoma can now get the – but it’s not because of the state’s health department. Instead, Oklahomans have several Native tribes to thank.Last week, the Chickasaw Nation , regardless of whether they are citizens of the tribe.Other tribes headquartered in Oklahoma have expanded vaccinations beyond tribal citizens, too. The , and Nations are offering vaccines to all members of the public, while the has opened appointments to anyone residing within its 14-county jurisdiction.The state of Oklahoma, meanwhile, is currently on of its...WW…