General Lee statue can be removed, Virginia Supreme Court rules
The nationally recognized statue became the epicenter of a protest movement in Virginia after George Floyd's death.
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Apple eases App Store commission rules for e-publishers
Some outside apps, such as Netflix and Spotify, will be allowed to bypass Apple's strict in-store purchase rules.
Twin baby boys found dead inside car at South Carolina day care
Officials said the day care staff was not involved in the deaths of the 20-month-old identical twins.
U.S. effort to resettle Afghan refugees faces major hurdles
The resettlement operation is grappling with issues ranging from the uncertain immigration status of many evacuees, to limited social resources and permanent housing for the new arrivals.
New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency as Ida barrels through
The downpours were being blamed for at least five deaths — four in New York City and a 70-year-old man the mayor of Passaic, New Jersey says was swept away by floodwaters.
Fewer Americans need jobless aid, but Delta variant poses threat
Yet while layoffs are easing, economists say the latest COVID-19 surge is weighing on job growth.
Liz Cheney named vice chair of House January 6 committee
Cheney is one of two Republicans serving on the January 6 select committee.
Justice Sotomayor pens scathing dissent of Texas abortion ban
"The Act is a breathtaking act of defiance — of the Constitution, of this Court's precedents, and of the rights of women seeking abortions throughout Texas."
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs: "We all have pain and anger" after Afghan war
General Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave their first press briefing since the last American troops left Afghanistan.
Bank says up to 3.5 million households risk eviction
Slow distribution of rent aid and tight housing markets make landlords less willing to work with tenants, analysts said.
Supreme Court rejects bid to block Texas 6-week abortion ban
The court ruled 5-4 to allow the Texas law to remain in effect.
Student killed in shooting at North Carolina high school
After an hourslong search, the suspected shooter, who is believed to be a fellow high school student, was "taken into custody without incident," authorities said.
Vermont offering up to $7,500 for workers willing to move
Nurses, retail workers and carpenters are just some of the jobs eligible for the bonus in a first-of-its-kind program.
Florida funeral home workers try to keep up with the dying
"Every day is funerals and funerals and funerals," says one industry professional as the state faces COVID-19 surge.
Photos show black slick in water near Gulf oil rig in wake of Hurricane Ida
An apparent miles-long oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is seen in aerial survey imagery released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ's controversial civil rights chief, resigns
3 injured in shooting at Des Moines, Iowa, post office
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
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