Elton John performs at White House for first time since 1998
At the end of the show, Mr. Biden surprised John with the National Humanities Medal, for his songbook and his long legacy of advocacy.
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Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban, judge rules
The judge lifted a decades-old injunction that has long blocked enforcement of the law, on the books since before Arizona became a state, that bans nearly all abortions.
Adnan Syed's lawyer on his release, what's next and why he rejected a plea deal
"It was overwhelming. Adnan started to cry. I started to cry. I was thankful for having that minute as the courtroom cleared to try to get myself together, defense attorney Erica Suter said.
CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
Estate sale bargain hunter discovers 700-year-old medieval document
A bargain hunter at an estate sale in Maine came away with a purchase that's downright medieval.
Wily seal that dodged authorities in local pond waddles to police station
A wayward seal that wandered into a Massachusetts pond has surrendered to police after initially evading authorities' attempts to capture him.
How climate change makes hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico more difficult
Climate change and Puerto Rico's struggle to keep up with recovery efforts have experts and residents concerned about future storms.
84-year-old man convicted of killing Kansas City attorney after losing lawsuit
Attorney Tom Pickert, 39, was shot and killed in front of his home after walking his children to school.
Florida A&M students sue state, alleging racial bias in funding
Historically Black college accuses Florida officials of discriminating against the school based on race.
Elijah McClain's amended autopsy released three years after his death
The manner of death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old massage therapist, was still listed as undetermined.
Bride becomes 8th woman in family to wear grandmother's wedding dress
"We definitely think there's something special or lucky to it," said Serena Stoneberg Lipari.
Interest rates are rising. Why are savings accounts lagging?
Brick-and-mortar banks are paying rates that are far below the Federal funds rate. Here's why — and how to find a better rate.
3 killed in shooting at house; suspected gunman found dead inside after fire
The incident prompted officials in Oak Forest, Illinois, to urge people to shelter in place.
Two companies fined for selling pesticides as COVID-19 killers
Zoono Microbe Shield was marketed as protecting against COVID-19 but is only effective against bacteria, fungi and mold, EPA said.
Arizona GOP secretary of state nominee interviewed by DOJ about Jan. 6
Mark Finchem, Republican nominee in race to be Arizona's top election official, said he's been interviewed as a witness by Justice Dept. and House Jan. 6 committee.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
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Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
