Meet the man who memorializes COVID victims nearly every day
Since its start in 2020, "Faces of COVID" has featured more than 7,000 faces.
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Sen. Thune says Democrats are using issue of abortion "to distract"
The Republican senator voted against a Democratic-led bill to protect abortion access on the federal level after a draft.
Strangers help stop car when driver suffers medical episode
Several people worked together to stop the car as it rolled forward.
Mom suing TikTok after 10-year-old dies from "Blackout Challenge"
Tawainna Anderson said in December 2021 that her daughter Nylah was rushed to the hospital after attempting the challenge, which encourages users to choke themselves.
California minimum wage will rise to $15.50 in 2023
The automatic increase, triggered by soaring inflation, will benefit about 3 million workers.
Gas prices surge to new record high of $4.43 per gallon
Prices at the pump now top $4 in all but three U.S. states, with costs driven up by a drop in capacity.
Biden to ask local officials to spend COVID aid on public safety
"The answer is not to defund the police," the president said in his State of the Union address in March.
Kraft Heinz is making a ketchup bottle made of wood pulp
Heinz announced it is working to develop a new recyclable condiment bottle "made from 100 percent sustainability sourced wood pulp."
Lake Tahoe divers find diamond ring, shipwreck — and tons of trash
The first-of-its-kind effort was aimed to learn more about the source and potential harm caused by plastics and other pollutants in the iconic lake.
U.S. Army identifies soldier killed by bear in military training area
Information gathered so far suggests a "defensive attack by a female bear protecting her cubs," wildlife officials said.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by questions over spam and fake accounts.
Rand Paul stalls Senate passage of $40 billion in Ukraine aid
His objection to immediate passage of the bill will delay it until next week.
At least 11 dead, 38 rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
Officials said a "mass rescue effort" was still underway.
Jerome Powell confirmed by Senate to second term as Fed chair
"The Federal Reserve plays a primary role in fighting inflation," President Biden said in his statement on Powell's confirmation.
Stablecoins luna and terraUSD add fuel to cryptocurrency fire
The price of bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% over the past month as investors seek to pare risk.
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
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Iran's parliament calls on people to reduce use of natural gas
At least 12 injured, including 6 children, in shooting near Florida A&M
In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad
U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
Kim Jong Un visits China to open new bridge, reaffirm ties
