Nevada Town Resists Silencing Siren Tied to 'Sundown' Law
While some residents defended the siren as part of the town's heritage, the chairman of the Washoe Tribe called it "a living piece of historical trauma."
Candace Owens' Suit Against USA Today Thrown Out For Not Proving Malice
"The political aspects of this case are manifest but must be ignored in favor of application of the law," Superior Court Judge Craig Karsnitz said.
California Changes to Unemployment Could Pay Out Benefits Faster
"This is a monumental change by (the Employment Development Department) that will allow more claimants to be paid on time," said Daniela Urban, executive director of the Center for Workers' Rights.
Taliban Wants Afghan President Removed, New Government With Women's Rights
Although the Taliban said they would not monopolize power in the region, they insist that a peace deal will not be reached until a new government is negotiated.
Public-Private Partnerships Lead the Way on Ending Health Care Disparities
Health care disparities have hurt Americans of different races, geographic regions and income levels for far too long, and proactive solutions will be required to finally close the gap.
Councilman's Racial Slur Was 'Orchestrated' Plot to Harm Him, Says Mayor
Backlash continues after a white city councilman in Alabama directed a racial slur at a Black city councilwoman.
Dems Defend Tracy Stone-Manning as Biden's Pick for Public Land Manager
"What is really on trial here is the future of America's public lands... oil, gas, coal, mineral extraction," said Democratic Sen.Maria Cantwell of Washington.
LA Legislature 2 Votes Short to Overturn Transgender Sports Ban Veto
Democrats were unswayed by Republican arguments, leaving them short of the supermajority vote required to bypass the governor.
GOP Refusal to Raise Debt Ceiling Could Leave U.S. Unable to Pay Accounts
"The leader's statements on debt ceiling are shameless, cynical and totally political," said Senate Majority Leader Check Schumer.
Error by Patrick Vallance, UK Chief Scientific Adviser, Goes Viral
Vallance wrongly stated around 60 percent of U.K. COVID-19 hospitalizations were among fully vaccinated people, rather than those who were not vaccinated.
Minnesota Dems Ask Fellow Lawmaker John Thompson to Resign After Scandals
"Representative Thompson ran for office to advance progressive policies, but his recent actions...have become an impediment to that work," the Democrats said.
Amnesty Period Proposal to Allow Stolen Items Return After Riots
The riots erupted after former President Jacob Zuma began serving a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court.
Hungarian Publisher to Place '18+' Sticker on Books Containing LGBT Content
Author Noemi Kiss called making LGBT literature off-limits "absurd" and "a limitation of freedom of opinion and expression."
Lebanese Pound Sinks to New Low, Rioters Support Ex-Prime Minister
France, the European Union and the U.S. urged Lebanese politicians to form a Cabinet and schedule an international conference to support the effort.
Child Tax Credit Payment Schedule for 2021 in Full
Advance Child Tax Credit payments issued by the IRS reached around 35 million families in the U.S. on Thursday.
20 States Say Against Judge Keeping a S.C. Abortion Law From Taking Effect
A Planned Parenthood lawsuit caused a South Carolina abortion law to be blocked.
U.S. on Track for Second Biggest Budget Shortfall in History
The Congressional Budget Office is projecting that this year's deficit will total a slightly smaller $3 trillion.
China Accuses U.S. of 'Unreasonable Suppression' Over Blacklisted Companies
The U.S. blacklisted 14 Chinese companies on Friday for their alleged human rights abuses. China said it would safeguard the rights of Chinese companies.
Cuba Protests and Unrest Explained as Civilians Take to the Streets
Cubans are calling for an end to the long-lasting communist regime and pushing for their freedoms to be restored.
Madison Cawthorn Says Door-to-Door Vaccines Could Lead to Taking of Guns, Bibles
U.S. Representative Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) is speaking out regarding President Joe Biden's plans to go door-to-door and administer vaccinations to unvaccinated Americans.
Petition to Ban LGBTQ Discrimination in Michigan Short by 41K Names
Proposal would revise state's 1976 law to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
The National Institutes of Health hikes funding for animal testing
The National Institutes of Health has hiked spending on animal experiments carried out abroad by almost a quarter in the last two years.
Aspiring Belarusian Presidential Candidate Gets 14 Years in Prison
A rival to Belarus's president was sent to prison on charges of taking bribes and money laundering. His arrest drew thousands to protest.
Donald Rumsfeld, Defense Secretary for G.W. Bush and Gerald Ford, Dies
"We will remember his unwavering love for his wife Joyce, his family and friends, and the integrity he brought to a life dedicated to country," the family said.
Court Rules Former Gov. Didn't Push to Remove State Official Since He's Gay
"This partisan lawsuit was nothing short of an attempt to tarnish Gov. Branstad's character and reputation," said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig.
Lebanese Waiting Hours to Fill Up Cars With Gas Amid Shortage
Lebanon, which is suffering from an economic and financial crisis, is experiencing shortages of several goods, including gas, electricity and baby formula.
Judge Rules Rep. Boebert Can Block People on Her Personal Twitter Account
A federal judge ruled Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert was allowed to block people on her personal Twitter and not her official government account.
Blinken Won't Say if He Discussed Communion for Politicians With Pope
The secretary of state met with Pope Francis to discuss America's relationship with the Vatican.
DOJ Suing Georgia Over Voting Law After Agency Promised to Review Bills
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over one of the state's voting laws that allowed the GOP legislature greater influence.
San Francisco Will Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations for Every City Employee
San Francisco city employees who don't comply with the vaccine mandate, and don't have a medical or religious exemption, could be fired from their jobs.