Supreme Court rules against Alabama in high-stakes voting rights case
Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, invalidating the congressional map drawn by state lawmakers in Alabama after the 2020 Census.
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Is it safe to work outside amid wildfire smoke? What experts advise.
Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.
Wildfire smoke costs U.S. workers more than $100 billion a year in pay
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes endangered baby pygmy hippo
The 1-year-old hippo is "trying out everything, every which way" as he makes himself at home at the zoo.
K-9 dog dies after being in patrol car with broken AC, police say
The patrol car had "multiple" system failures, and a series of emergency safeguards did not activate properly after the AC switched off, police said.
Unemployment aid applications jump to highest level since October 2021
Some 261,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, a 10% increase from the week before.
U.S. investing billions to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas
More than 8.3 million homes and businesses nationwide don't have access to high-speed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
Family of Florida mom shot through neighbor's front door speaks out
Susan Lorincz, the woman charged in Owens' death, is expected to make a virtual appearance in court today.
Flight are disrupted due to wildfires. Here's what to know.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
What is the Air Quality Index?
If you're seeing a thick haze outside your window, it's likely air pollution. Here's how to find out what the air quality is near you.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Man dubbed "Zombie Hunter" sentenced to death for 1990s murders
Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas both disappeared while riding their bicycles along the Arizona Canal, according to authorities.
Biden administration announces new LGBTQ protections
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event.
Two officers fired after man becomes paralyzed in back of police van
They were let go over their treatment of Richard "Randy" Cox after his arrest in New Haven in November 2022. The two and three others are criminally charged.
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Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
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Live Updates: Alaska's ballot controversy and more from campaign trail
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Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
RFK Jr. to ease access to unapproved peptides, draft policy states
