Update: Suspect arrested after striking six Latino farmworkers with SUV, Lincolnton police say
An SUV strikes 6 migrant workers in Walmart parking lot in North Carolina
They put food on our tables but live in the shadows. This man is fighting to be seen
As these farmworkers' children seek a different future, who will pick the crops?
America's farms are desperate for labor. Foreign workers bring relief and controversy
These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone
'Hospital-at-home' trend means family members must be caregivers – ready or not
Nursing shortage due to green card delays has the health care industry scrambling
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Monday, July 31, 2023
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A federal judge has dismissed Trump's defamation case against CNN over 'the Big Lie'
Trump charged with additional counts in Mar-a-Lago documents case
A big lie, an attack on the Capitol — and soon, another indictment
As Inquiries Compound, Justice System Pours Resources Into Scrutinizing Trump
Experts raise concerns about Cannon’s trial date — but "master chess player" Jack Smith has a plan
Trump rages over legal problems on Truth Social
Ex-NYPD Boss Handing Over Trump Records to Jack Smith
Trump target letter hints at surprise approach from prosecutors
Trump-appointed judge orders marshals to "fetch" special counsel prosecutor over lawyer's lateness
Trump's classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex case
Trump classified documents trial in Florida to begin in May 2024
January 6, Election Interference Could Be Focus of New Trump Indictment
Here's where the criminal and civil cases facing Trump stand
Judge sets a trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case in Florida
Experts: Judge Cannon just set the “worst possible” Trump trial date for the Republican Party
A federal judge denies Trump's request for new trial in E. Jean Carroll legal saga
Judge hears arguments for the timing of the Trump classified documents trial
Experts: Jack Smith’s latest move means Trump can’t use Judge Cannon to prevent pre-election trial
Expert: Hearing shows Judge Cannon “learned from her prior blunder” — which could be bad for Trump
Trump asks the judge to delay the start of his classified documents trial
Walt Nauta, aide to Donald Trump, pleads not guilty in classified documents case
Special counsel has spent millions investigating Trump
Trump Melts Down as DOJ Turns Over Evidence It Plans to Use Against Him
Trump receives first batch of evidence against him in classified documents case, including audio tapes
Nicolle Wallace Sums Up Trump's Latest Excuse In 2 Scathing Words
Republican Group Taunts Trump With His Own Damning Words In Fox News Ad
US special counsel seeks delay to start of Trump documents trial until Dec
Trump charged with additional counts in Mar-a-Lago documents case
A big lie, an attack on the Capitol — and soon, another indictment
As Inquiries Compound, Justice System Pours Resources Into Scrutinizing Trump
Experts raise concerns about Cannon’s trial date — but "master chess player" Jack Smith has a plan
Trump rages over legal problems on Truth Social
Ex-NYPD Boss Handing Over Trump Records to Jack Smith
Trump target letter hints at surprise approach from prosecutors
Trump-appointed judge orders marshals to "fetch" special counsel prosecutor over lawyer's lateness
Trump's classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex case
Trump classified documents trial in Florida to begin in May 2024
January 6, Election Interference Could Be Focus of New Trump Indictment
Here's where the criminal and civil cases facing Trump stand
Judge sets a trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case in Florida
Experts: Judge Cannon just set the “worst possible” Trump trial date for the Republican Party
A federal judge denies Trump's request for new trial in E. Jean Carroll legal saga
Judge hears arguments for the timing of the Trump classified documents trial
Experts: Jack Smith’s latest move means Trump can’t use Judge Cannon to prevent pre-election trial
Expert: Hearing shows Judge Cannon “learned from her prior blunder” — which could be bad for Trump
Trump asks the judge to delay the start of his classified documents trial
Walt Nauta, aide to Donald Trump, pleads not guilty in classified documents case
Special counsel has spent millions investigating Trump
Trump Melts Down as DOJ Turns Over Evidence It Plans to Use Against Him
Trump receives first batch of evidence against him in classified documents case, including audio tapes
Nicolle Wallace Sums Up Trump's Latest Excuse In 2 Scathing Words
Republican Group Taunts Trump With His Own Damning Words In Fox News Ad
US special counsel seeks delay to start of Trump documents trial until Dec
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NPR Investigation Reveals Flaws In U.S. Claims About Baghdadi Raid Casualties
Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid
After American’s Killing in Syria, FBI Builds War Crimes Case Against Top Officials
Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid
After American’s Killing in Syria, FBI Builds War Crimes Case Against Top Officials
Friday, July 28, 2023
She is trying to get the U.S. to take extreme heat more seriously. Here's how
Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave
It's hot out there. A new analysis shows it's much worse if you're in a city
Largest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27
Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year
Millions of Americans are stranded on an urban 'heat island' this summer
Phoenix melts in a record streak of days over 110 degrees. And it's not over yet
Baltimore could hit temperature benchmark not reached in years
U.S., European heat waves 'virtually impossible' without climate change, study finds
Southwest heat wave simmering since spring will expand to cover much of U.S.
Salt Lake City and Phoenix hit record highs as temperatures swelter in the West
2 women hikers found dead in Nevada state park amid triple-digit temperatures
'As long as we have AC': Phoenix heat shows gap between US rich, poor
Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave
It's hot out there. A new analysis shows it's much worse if you're in a city
Largest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27
Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year
Millions of Americans are stranded on an urban 'heat island' this summer
Phoenix melts in a record streak of days over 110 degrees. And it's not over yet
Baltimore could hit temperature benchmark not reached in years
U.S., European heat waves 'virtually impossible' without climate change, study finds
Southwest heat wave simmering since spring will expand to cover much of U.S.
Salt Lake City and Phoenix hit record highs as temperatures swelter in the West
2 women hikers found dead in Nevada state park amid triple-digit temperatures
'As long as we have AC': Phoenix heat shows gap between US rich, poor
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A woman is running for mayor of Uvalde in honor of daughter killed in school shooting
New lawsuit says social media and gun companies played roles in 2022 Buffalo shooting
Gunman in 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences
The CDC is helping states address gun injuries after years of political roadblocks
Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is
Supreme Court to consider whether domestic abusers can own guns
New lawsuit says social media and gun companies played roles in 2022 Buffalo shooting
Gunman in 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences
The CDC is helping states address gun injuries after years of political roadblocks
Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is
Supreme Court to consider whether domestic abusers can own guns
A large gold mine you’ve probably never heard of is quietly preparing to start production in Interior Alaska, despite critics’ objections
Tribes and dairy farmers made a model renewable energy program. It’s about to get even better
Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine
Western tribes' last-ditch effort to stall a large lithium mine in Nevada
Tribes and dairy farmers made a model renewable energy program. It’s about to get even better
Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine
Western tribes' last-ditch effort to stall a large lithium mine in Nevada
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Biden rolled out some new measures to respond to extreme heat as temperatures soar
US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours
Delivery drivers are forced to confront the heatwave head on
Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaks
It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death
US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours
Delivery drivers are forced to confront the heatwave head on
Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaks
It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death
Thursday, July 27, 2023
In Florida's local malaria outbreak, forgotten bite led to surprise hospitalization
What we do — and don't yet — know about the malaria cases in the U.S.
The doctor who warned the world of the mpox outbreak of 2022 is still worried
The CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinated
What we do — and don't yet — know about the malaria cases in the U.S.
The doctor who warned the world of the mpox outbreak of 2022 is still worried
The CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinated
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A Mississippi law limits who can help mail-in voters. A federal court struck it down
Alabama lawmakers refuse to create a 2nd majority-Black congressional district
Alabama Republicans refuse to draw a second Black congressional district in defiance of Supreme Court
Illegal voting maps were used in some states in 2022. This legal idea allowed them
Democrats eye Sen. Ted Cruz's seat in Republican-dominated Texas as a possible flip
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin passes on Senate, announces House reelection run
Democrats Try a Novel Tactic to Revive the Equal Rights Amendment
'You Look Miserable': Nancy Pelosi Takes The House Mic To Mock Republicans
For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature, fiery primaries are first hurdle
Alabama lawmakers refuse to create a 2nd majority-Black congressional district
Alabama Republicans refuse to draw a second Black congressional district in defiance of Supreme Court
Illegal voting maps were used in some states in 2022. This legal idea allowed them
Democrats eye Sen. Ted Cruz's seat in Republican-dominated Texas as a possible flip
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin passes on Senate, announces House reelection run
Democrats Try a Novel Tactic to Revive the Equal Rights Amendment
'You Look Miserable': Nancy Pelosi Takes The House Mic To Mock Republicans
For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature, fiery primaries are first hurdle
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
TikTok's new text post format is similar to, but not the same as, Threads and Twitter
Meta's Threads wants to become a 'friendly' place by downgrading news and politics
Suspended from Twitter, the account tracking Elon Musk's jet has landed on Threads
Twitter threatens to sue its new rival, Threads, claiming Meta stole trade secrets
The Zuckerberg-Musk rivalry continues with the launch of Meta's 'Twitter killer' app
Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far
Meta's Threads wants to become a 'friendly' place by downgrading news and politics
Suspended from Twitter, the account tracking Elon Musk's jet has landed on Threads
Twitter threatens to sue its new rival, Threads, claiming Meta stole trade secrets
The Zuckerberg-Musk rivalry continues with the launch of Meta's 'Twitter killer' app
Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far
Ammon Bundy ordered to pay $50 million. But will the hospital ever see the money?
Idaho jury hits Bundy, defendants with tens of millions in damages in St. Luke’s lawsuit
Idaho militia leader Ammon Bundy is due back in court. But will he show up?
Idaho jury hits Bundy, defendants with tens of millions in damages in St. Luke’s lawsuit
Idaho militia leader Ammon Bundy is due back in court. But will he show up?
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Inside Kabul's beauty salons: One of the last places women can gather now must close
'I am crying at my salon': Taliban orders Kabul beauty parlors to shut down
Women in Afghanistan are devastated by the Taliban’s ban on beauty salons
Charities say Taliban intimidation diverts aid to Taliban members and causes
After Taliban bans opium, a guilt-racked commander winks at harvest
Taliban carry out 2nd known public execution since seizing power in Afghanistan
A pop-up restaurant in Kabul is run by women for women. The Taliban is watching
Afghan Women Who Aided U.S. Military Wait for Asylum in America
'I am crying at my salon': Taliban orders Kabul beauty parlors to shut down
Women in Afghanistan are devastated by the Taliban’s ban on beauty salons
Charities say Taliban intimidation diverts aid to Taliban members and causes
After Taliban bans opium, a guilt-racked commander winks at harvest
Taliban carry out 2nd known public execution since seizing power in Afghanistan
A pop-up restaurant in Kabul is run by women for women. The Taliban is watching
Afghan Women Who Aided U.S. Military Wait for Asylum in America
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Monday, July 24, 2023
UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer
Ravaged by Russian troops, Bucha rises from the ashes
U.S. says Russia is laying the groundwork to attack civilian ships and blame Ukraine
CIA Chief: The uprising in Russia shows 'signs of weakness' in Putin's rule
Russia's nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply
Russia suspends Ukraine grain deal. Here's what it means for the rest of the world
A deal that lets Ukraine export grain during its war with Russia is about to expire
The U.S. promised Ukraine cluster bombs. In Laos, they still kill civilians
U.S. is expected to announce it will send cluster munitions to Ukraine
To protect against Russian airstrikes, Ukraine's defenders 'shoot and scoot'
Ravaged by Russian troops, Bucha rises from the ashes
U.S. says Russia is laying the groundwork to attack civilian ships and blame Ukraine
CIA Chief: The uprising in Russia shows 'signs of weakness' in Putin's rule
Russia's nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply
Russia suspends Ukraine grain deal. Here's what it means for the rest of the world
A deal that lets Ukraine export grain during its war with Russia is about to expire
The U.S. promised Ukraine cluster bombs. In Laos, they still kill civilians
U.S. is expected to announce it will send cluster munitions to Ukraine
To protect against Russian airstrikes, Ukraine's defenders 'shoot and scoot'
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
UPDATE: Longview fire crews start removing damaged conveyors as Nippon fire smolders
Weyerhaeuser facility in Longview engulfed in huge fire, officials call it ‘very long-term incident’
Air quality worsens in Portland and Vancouver due to multiple fires
Fire erupts at Weyerhaeuser in Longview, Washington; officials calling it 'long-term incident'
Smoke moves into Portland from Longview fire Wednesday. Could take edge off hot day
Large fire breaks out at paper manufacturing company in Longview
WATCH: Longview paper mill fire
WATCH: Nippon fire in Longview
UPDATE: Commercial fire at Longview paper mill expected to continue throughout Wednesday
Fire crews attack blaze at Longview paper mill
Longview commercial fire spreads smoke across SW Washington, making for unhealthy air in Clark CountyFreeUpdated nowTrending
Weyerhaeuser facility in Longview engulfed in huge fire, officials call it ‘very long-term incident’
Air quality worsens in Portland and Vancouver due to multiple fires
Fire erupts at Weyerhaeuser in Longview, Washington; officials calling it 'long-term incident'
Smoke moves into Portland from Longview fire Wednesday. Could take edge off hot day
Large fire breaks out at paper manufacturing company in Longview
WATCH: Longview paper mill fire
WATCH: Nippon fire in Longview
UPDATE: Commercial fire at Longview paper mill expected to continue throughout Wednesday
Fire crews attack blaze at Longview paper mill
Longview commercial fire spreads smoke across SW Washington, making for unhealthy air in Clark CountyFreeUpdated nowTrending
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Friday, July 21, 2023
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US heat wave isn't going away, weather service forecast says. It's growing.
We are living through Earth's hottest month on record, scientists say
Your air conditioner isn't built for this heat. 5 tips can boost performance
Keeping Phoenix livable in summer is creating record demand for electricity
Phoenix hits at least 110 for 19th straight day, breaking US city records in worldwide heat wave
As seas get hotter, South Florida gets slammed by an ocean heat wave
In Florida, Swimmers Brave an Ocean That Feels Like Steamy Syrup
Delta passengers, flight attendants fall ill awaiting takeoff in Las Vegas amid 114-degree temps
A punishing heat wave hits the West and Southwest U.S.
A Vermont farmer faces the aftermath of massive flooding
California and Arizona brace for 'historic' heat wave with possible temperatures over 120°F
The Southwest's enduring heat wave is expected to intensify over the weekend
Rescuers brace for more rain in the Northeast as storms swamp Vermont's capital
Heavy rains produce major floods in Vermont, New York and other parts of the Northeast
'Intense' week-long heat wave coming to Southern California. Here's the timeline
Extreme flooding overwhelms New York roadways, leaving 1 person dead
Dangerous heat waves will hit the Southwest and Florida over the next week
Extreme heat will smother the South from Arizona to Florida
We are living through Earth's hottest month on record, scientists say
Your air conditioner isn't built for this heat. 5 tips can boost performance
Keeping Phoenix livable in summer is creating record demand for electricity
Phoenix hits at least 110 for 19th straight day, breaking US city records in worldwide heat wave
As seas get hotter, South Florida gets slammed by an ocean heat wave
In Florida, Swimmers Brave an Ocean That Feels Like Steamy Syrup
Delta passengers, flight attendants fall ill awaiting takeoff in Las Vegas amid 114-degree temps
A punishing heat wave hits the West and Southwest U.S.
A Vermont farmer faces the aftermath of massive flooding
California and Arizona brace for 'historic' heat wave with possible temperatures over 120°F
The Southwest's enduring heat wave is expected to intensify over the weekend
Rescuers brace for more rain in the Northeast as storms swamp Vermont's capital
Heavy rains produce major floods in Vermont, New York and other parts of the Northeast
'Intense' week-long heat wave coming to Southern California. Here's the timeline
Extreme flooding overwhelms New York roadways, leaving 1 person dead
Dangerous heat waves will hit the Southwest and Florida over the next week
Extreme heat will smother the South from Arizona to Florida
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Crews begin to remove Bend encampments after judge rejects lawsuit
Daytime camping ban on city of Portland property under consideration by Mayor Ted Wheeler's office
Hidden in the midst of Portland's homeless crisis are families with children
Massive Increase In Unhoused People Dying In LA Is Called A Daily Tragedy By Health Officials
The Los Angeles mayor says she needs $1.3 billion to address homelessness in the city
Daytime camping ban on city of Portland property under consideration by Mayor Ted Wheeler's office
Hidden in the midst of Portland's homeless crisis are families with children
Massive Increase In Unhoused People Dying In LA Is Called A Daily Tragedy By Health Officials
The Los Angeles mayor says she needs $1.3 billion to address homelessness in the city
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The Iowa caucuses are six months away. Some Republicans worry Trump may be unstoppable
Third Verse, Same as the First: Republicans Shrug at Latest Trump Case
2024 election: Republican state parties in disarray ahead of crucial contests
DeSantis' fundraising numbers mask potential problems
DeSantis disappoints, and some Republicans seek new Trump-slaying savior
President Biden posts 'blockbuster' three-month fundraising total: $72 million
Doug Burgum is offering $20 to people donating $1 to his campaign. Is that legal?
Evangelical Christian voters in Iowa love Trump. Can another Republican win them over?
Top donors, souring on DeSantis, start looking at Tim Scott
RFK Jr. is building a presidential campaign around conspiracy theories
Trump feuds with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds
Republican 2024 rivals challenge Trump on abortion
Third Verse, Same as the First: Republicans Shrug at Latest Trump Case
2024 election: Republican state parties in disarray ahead of crucial contests
DeSantis' fundraising numbers mask potential problems
DeSantis disappoints, and some Republicans seek new Trump-slaying savior
President Biden posts 'blockbuster' three-month fundraising total: $72 million
Doug Burgum is offering $20 to people donating $1 to his campaign. Is that legal?
Evangelical Christian voters in Iowa love Trump. Can another Republican win them over?
Top donors, souring on DeSantis, start looking at Tim Scott
RFK Jr. is building a presidential campaign around conspiracy theories
Trump feuds with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds
Republican 2024 rivals challenge Trump on abortion
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Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest
South Africa moves to let Putin attend summit despite arrest warrant
Ukraine secured military aid, including advanced fighter jets, at the G-7 summit
Zelenskyy arrives at G-7 summit in Japan as leaders ramp up pressure on Russia
Zelenskyy expected to attend G-7 summit as leaders agree to new sanctions on Russia
G-7 finance leaders pledge to contain inflation and to continue support for Ukraine
Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president
South Africa summons US ambassador over weapons for Russia allegations
South Africa to try to withdraw from ICC again - Ramaphosa
South Africa moves to let Putin attend summit despite arrest warrant
Ukraine secured military aid, including advanced fighter jets, at the G-7 summit
Zelenskyy arrives at G-7 summit in Japan as leaders ramp up pressure on Russia
Zelenskyy expected to attend G-7 summit as leaders agree to new sanctions on Russia
G-7 finance leaders pledge to contain inflation and to continue support for Ukraine
Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president
South Africa summons US ambassador over weapons for Russia allegations
South Africa to try to withdraw from ICC again - Ramaphosa
QAnon supporters are promoting 'Sound of Freedom.' Here's why
'Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen
Why Are Some People Of Color Drawn To White Supremacy?
Making sense of nonwhite white supremacists
'Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen
Why Are Some People Of Color Drawn To White Supremacy?
Making sense of nonwhite white supremacists
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Colorado scientists delve into cattle intestines to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Natural gas can rival coal's climate-warming potential when leaks are counted
Biden frames his clean energy plan as a jobs plan, obscuring his record on climate
Inflation eases to its lowest in over two years, but it's still running a bit high
Why inflation is losing its punch — and why things could get even better
The job market is cooling but still surprisingly strong. Is that a good thing?
The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, showing that hiring is slowing but still solid
Natural gas can rival coal's climate-warming potential when leaks are counted
Biden frames his clean energy plan as a jobs plan, obscuring his record on climate
Inflation eases to its lowest in over two years, but it's still running a bit high
Why inflation is losing its punch — and why things could get even better
The job market is cooling but still surprisingly strong. Is that a good thing?
The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, showing that hiring is slowing but still solid
FDA approves a new antibody drug to prevent RSV in babies
FDA advisers endorse new RSV antibody drug for babies
With growing abortion restrictions, Democrats push for over-the-counter birth control
Post Roe V. Wade, A Senator Wants to Make Birth Control Access Easier — and Affordable
FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants
The FDA considers first birth control pill without a prescription
FDA advisers narrowly back first gene therapy for muscular dystroph
Strep is bad right now — an antibiotic shortage is making it worse
FDA pulls the only approved drug for preventing premature birth off the market
The FDA approves the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales
FDA has new leverage over companies looking for a quicker drug approval
The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food
FDA advisers endorse new RSV antibody drug for babies
With growing abortion restrictions, Democrats push for over-the-counter birth control
Post Roe V. Wade, A Senator Wants to Make Birth Control Access Easier — and Affordable
FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants
The FDA considers first birth control pill without a prescription
FDA advisers narrowly back first gene therapy for muscular dystroph
Strep is bad right now — an antibiotic shortage is making it worse
FDA pulls the only approved drug for preventing premature birth off the market
The FDA approves the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales
FDA has new leverage over companies looking for a quicker drug approval
The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food
We break down the actors and writers strikes
Hollywood actors strike: Here's how your favorite movies and TV shows will be affected
REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize
'It's gonna be a hot labor summer' — unionized workers show up for striking writers
International screenwriters organize 'Day of Solidarity' supporting Hollywood writers
'Los Angeles Times' to lay off 13% of newsroom
Hollywood writers still going strong, a month after strike began
Amazon workers upset over job cuts, return-to-office mandate stage walkout
Hollywood actors strike: Here's how your favorite movies and TV shows will be affected
REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize
'It's gonna be a hot labor summer' — unionized workers show up for striking writers
International screenwriters organize 'Day of Solidarity' supporting Hollywood writers
'Los Angeles Times' to lay off 13% of newsroom
Hollywood writers still going strong, a month after strike began
Amazon workers upset over job cuts, return-to-office mandate stage walkout
Monday, July 17, 2023
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Tulsa Race Massacre is recounted through family memories in 'Built from the Fire'
Ruling raises another hurdle for Tulsa Race Massacre victims seeking reparations
Oklahoma judge throws out a suit seeking reparations for the Tulsa Race Massacre
The Catholic Church profited from slavery — 'The 272' explains how
Slave cases are still cited as good law across the U.S. This team aims to change that
British aristocrats ask King Charles to join a slavery reparations movement
Ruling raises another hurdle for Tulsa Race Massacre victims seeking reparations
Oklahoma judge throws out a suit seeking reparations for the Tulsa Race Massacre
The Catholic Church profited from slavery — 'The 272' explains how
Slave cases are still cited as good law across the U.S. This team aims to change that
British aristocrats ask King Charles to join a slavery reparations movement
Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says
Ukraine can't join NATO yet. But Biden says Zelenskyy is OK with that
Key takeaways from this week's NATO summit, according to the group's leader
A key NATO summit starts Tuesday. Here's what's at stake
Week in Ukraine: NATO meets as Russia's war blows past 500 days
Ukraine can't join NATO yet. But Biden says Zelenskyy is OK with that
Key takeaways from this week's NATO summit, according to the group's leader
A key NATO summit starts Tuesday. Here's what's at stake
Week in Ukraine: NATO meets as Russia's war blows past 500 days
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Monday, July 10, 2023
The manufacturing backlash: No factory in my backyard
Georgia is becoming a hub for electric vehicle production. Just don't mention climate
GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's charging network
Georgia is becoming a hub for electric vehicle production. Just don't mention climate
GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's charging network
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Putin met Wagner leader Prigozhin days after failed uprising
Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is back in Russia, says Belarus' Lukashenko
Putin Survived An Uprising. What's Next?
Putin's Hold on Power
Not your typical army: how the Wagner Group operates
Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling to oust the defense minister
Wagner head suggests his mercenaries headed for Moscow to take on army leadership
EU leaders set to call on China to help stop Ukraine war - EU official
From Beijing to London, Blinken pushes for Ukraine peace deal and recovery
How Ukraine created an 'Army of Drones' to take on Russia
Zelensky: Ukrainian loss could force US to choose between ‘collapse of NATO’ or war
For Russia and Ukraine, The Battlefield Includes The Economy
She had a dream job. Now, she's part of a massive brain drain hammering Russia
Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is back in Russia, says Belarus' Lukashenko
Putin Survived An Uprising. What's Next?
Putin's Hold on Power
Not your typical army: how the Wagner Group operates
Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling to oust the defense minister
Wagner head suggests his mercenaries headed for Moscow to take on army leadership
EU leaders set to call on China to help stop Ukraine war - EU official
From Beijing to London, Blinken pushes for Ukraine peace deal and recovery
How Ukraine created an 'Army of Drones' to take on Russia
Zelensky: Ukrainian loss could force US to choose between ‘collapse of NATO’ or war
For Russia and Ukraine, The Battlefield Includes The Economy
She had a dream job. Now, she's part of a massive brain drain hammering Russia
self worth
Some people will like you for no reason, some people willnot like you for no reason. Who you choose to spend the most time, thoughts, and effort on, depend on exactly how much you like yourself.
By just staying near to people who treat you poorly, you are telling them it's ok to do so.
Only keep peopel close to you who treat you well. - Happiness in Your Life Answers Within Guidebook
By just staying near to people who treat you poorly, you are telling them it's ok to do so.
Only keep peopel close to you who treat you well. - Happiness in Your Life Answers Within Guidebook
Saturday, July 08, 2023
Fireworks can make bad air quality even worse. For some cities, the answer is drones
Detroit, Chicago and the Midwest blanketed by wildfire haze from Canada
Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate
A big swath of the U.S. is under red and purple air quality alerts from Canada's smoke
Air quality concerns in US will continue through summer due to Canada's wildfires
Rain may soon help put out flames in Canada's worst recorded wildfire season
Detroit, Chicago and the Midwest blanketed by wildfire haze from Canada
Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate
A big swath of the U.S. is under red and purple air quality alerts from Canada's smoke
Air quality concerns in US will continue through summer due to Canada's wildfires
Rain may soon help put out flames in Canada's worst recorded wildfire season
Friday, July 07, 2023
A rare battle at the Supreme Court; plus, Asian Americans and affirmative action
Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action In College Admissions
Why the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action matters
The Death of Affirmative Action
Asian American student with 1590 SAT score blames affirmative action for rejections from 6 colleges
How ending affirmative action changed California
Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action In College Admissions
Why the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action matters
The Death of Affirmative Action
Asian American student with 1590 SAT score blames affirmative action for rejections from 6 colleges
How ending affirmative action changed California
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Read Justice Sotomayor's dissent in same-sex wedding website case
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach sued Gov. Laura Kelly over dueling interpretations of a law restricting transgender Kansans’ ability to change their gender on state IDs.
Many LGBTQ+ women face discrimination and violence, but find support in friendship
Starbucks workers at over 150 stores to go on strike over Pride decor dispute
U.S. Starbucks workers join in a weeklong strike over stores not allowing Pride décor
Pride vs. Prejudice
LGBTQ+ bars are closing across the country. But in NYC, they are thriving.
Introducing Lavender Hill, Denver’s first Queer Cultural District
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach sued Gov. Laura Kelly over dueling interpretations of a law restricting transgender Kansans’ ability to change their gender on state IDs.
Many LGBTQ+ women face discrimination and violence, but find support in friendship
Starbucks workers at over 150 stores to go on strike over Pride decor dispute
U.S. Starbucks workers join in a weeklong strike over stores not allowing Pride décor
Pride vs. Prejudice
LGBTQ+ bars are closing across the country. But in NYC, they are thriving.
Introducing Lavender Hill, Denver’s first Queer Cultural District
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What we know about the 5 men who were aboard the wrecked Titan su
OceanGate suspends its commercial and exploration operations after Titan implosion
Experts raised safety concerns about OceanGate years before its Titanic sub vanished
What we know about the 5 men who were aboard the wrecked Titan sub
The U.S. Navy heard the likely implosion of the missing Titan sub on Sunday
James Cameron says the Titan passengers probably knew the submersible was in trouble
Titanic submersible: 5 passengers on missing sub likely dead following 'catastrophic implosion'
The pilot and 4 passengers of the Titan submersible are dead, US Coast Guard says
Deep sea rescues have a mixed track record. The Pisces III is one that succeeded
What to know about OceanGate, the company that owns missing submersible
OceanGate wants to change deep-sea tourism, but its missing sub highlights the risks
Who is Hamish Harding, one of the missing people who was on the Ocean Gate submarine
Experts raised safety concerns about OceanGate years before its Titanic sub vanished
A former passenger details what it's like inside the missing Titan submersible
Missing submersible: Rescuers race to find Titan after detecting underwater noises
Inside the missing Titanic submersible, as rescuers continue search for 5-member crew
'Tiny sub, big ocean': Why the Titanic submersible search is so challenging
A search is underway for a missing submersible that brings tourists to the Titanic
Here's the latest on the missing Titanic sub and the race to rescue those inside
OceanGate suspends its commercial and exploration operations after Titan implosion
Experts raised safety concerns about OceanGate years before its Titanic sub vanished
What we know about the 5 men who were aboard the wrecked Titan sub
The U.S. Navy heard the likely implosion of the missing Titan sub on Sunday
James Cameron says the Titan passengers probably knew the submersible was in trouble
Titanic submersible: 5 passengers on missing sub likely dead following 'catastrophic implosion'
The pilot and 4 passengers of the Titan submersible are dead, US Coast Guard says
Deep sea rescues have a mixed track record. The Pisces III is one that succeeded
What to know about OceanGate, the company that owns missing submersible
OceanGate wants to change deep-sea tourism, but its missing sub highlights the risks
Who is Hamish Harding, one of the missing people who was on the Ocean Gate submarine
Experts raised safety concerns about OceanGate years before its Titanic sub vanished
A former passenger details what it's like inside the missing Titan submersible
Missing submersible: Rescuers race to find Titan after detecting underwater noises
Inside the missing Titanic submersible, as rescuers continue search for 5-member crew
'Tiny sub, big ocean': Why the Titanic submersible search is so challenging
A search is underway for a missing submersible that brings tourists to the Titanic
Here's the latest on the missing Titanic sub and the race to rescue those inside
After days of destruction, Macron blames a familiar bogeyman: video games
Hundreds arrested and a mayor's home attacked as protests roil France for a 5th night
France is roiled by protests after police killed a teenager. Here's why
Hundreds gather to mourn Nahel M., a teenager whose death sparked protests in France
Confronting Police Violence and Racism in France
Hundreds arrested and a mayor's home attacked as protests roil France for a 5th night
France is roiled by protests after police killed a teenager. Here's why
Hundreds gather to mourn Nahel M., a teenager whose death sparked protests in France
Confronting Police Violence and Racism in France
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Domestic terrorism charges in Georgia are prompting concern over political repression
DeKalb DA withdraws from all cases against 'Cop City' protesters, state AG charges still stand Atlanta City Council approves funding for controversial training center 3 Atlanta activists are arrested after their fund bailed out protesters of 'Cop City'
DeKalb DA withdraws from all cases against 'Cop City' protesters, state AG charges still stand Atlanta City Council approves funding for controversial training center 3 Atlanta activists are arrested after their fund bailed out protesters of 'Cop City'
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The final stage of healing is using what happends to you to help other people. - Gloria Steinem
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Thursday, July 06, 2023
Pakistan's law minister defends putting protesters on trial in military courts
Pakistani forces surround Imran Khan's home as political crisis escalates
Pakistan is on the edge. Should India be worried?
Pakistan's former PM Khan arrives in court
Pakistani court frees former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistan's Supreme Court orders release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistan turmoil deepens after Imran Khan's arrest
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, is arrested in Islamabad
A Pakistani court orders former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be released on bail
Pakistan's police pull back from Imran Khan's home after clashes with his supporters
Clashes spill into 2nd day as Pakistan police seek arrest of former PM Imran Khan
Police try to stop International Women's Day protests in Pakistan. Protesters persist
Pakistani forces surround Imran Khan's home as political crisis escalates
Pakistan is on the edge. Should India be worried?
Pakistan's former PM Khan arrives in court
Pakistani court frees former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistan's Supreme Court orders release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistan turmoil deepens after Imran Khan's arrest
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, is arrested in Islamabad
A Pakistani court orders former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be released on bail
Pakistan's police pull back from Imran Khan's home after clashes with his supporters
Clashes spill into 2nd day as Pakistan police seek arrest of former PM Imran Khan
Police try to stop International Women's Day protests in Pakistan. Protesters persist
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