Murder rate soared in 2020 amid gun stockpiling, pandemic pressures
But overall crime dropped for the 18th consecutive year.
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Exhibit celebrates Latino lowrider culture that was once condemned
Latinos used the cars as a form of expression and resistance.
Britney Spears' legal team responds to report of surveillance by her father
"Mr. Spears has crossed unfathomable lines," attorney Mathew Rosengart said in a filing asking for Jamie Spears' removal from the conservatorship.
Accused gunman was asked to leave his job hours before Kroger shooting
Police said the alleged shooter, 29-year-old UK Thang, killed one and injured 14 others before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Battle over how states redraw their districts begins
Republicans and Democrats are fighting over redistricting changes that will play a key role in control of the House in 2022.
Dallas Fed chief to step down following trading disclosure
The heads of two regional Fed banks are resigning after watchdogs raised questions about their stock trading.
Teens charged with planning Columbine-style attack at their high school
Two of the15-year-old students will be charged as adults due to the "serious nature of the charges," officials said.
Oreo Pokémon cookies reselling for thousands of dollars
Limited-edition cookies depicting creatures from the '90s-era video game are fetching jaw-dropping prices online.
Harvard Business School goes virtual amid rise in COVID cases
Classes will take place online until at least October 3, the school said, citing a cluster of breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Germany elects two transgender women to parliament
This was also the historically best election for their party.
Northwestern suspends fraternity events after drugging allegations
Multiple people filed reports with Northwestern alleging they were drugged.
Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot on camera
Public health officials have recommended a booster shot for those 65 and older, among other groups.
Pfizer is testing a pill to ward off COVID-19
Researchers think the oral antiviral therapy will work better against the virus when used with an HIV drug.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley to receive unconditional release
His attorney said Hinckley "expresses his apologies and profound regret for his actions."
Delta variant is weighing on U.S. growth, economists say
Experts say COVID-19 is crimping the economic recovery, while inflation is likely to stay high through year-end.
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