Inside efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay's oyster population
The state of Maryland has committed to a restoration plan looking to rebuild oyster colonies in five tributaries on its side of the bay.
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Almost all new COVID cases in U.S. are among unvaccinated
The Delta variant now accounts for more than half of the new coronavirus cases in the United States.
Raging Bootleg Fire threatens vital Northern California power grid lines
The fast-growing wildfire has prompted mandatory evacuations, threatening about 3,000 homes.
Miami-Dade courthouse closes for repairs amid safety concerns
"We know there have been problems in this building, so this one was elevated and some structural concerns were identified," said the mayor of Miami-Dade county.
Surfside condo collapse death toll rises to 86
As of Saturday morning, 43 people were potentially unaccounted for, according to officials.
Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
The White House announced four nominations for ambassadorships on Friday.
Statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee taken down in Charlottesville
The monument became a rallying cry for white supremacists and other racist groups, culminating in the deadly 2017 "Unite the Right" rally.
Biden fires Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
But Saul, who was appointed by former President Trump, is refusing to resign, according to the Washington Post.
First responders endure emotional toll of Surfside condo collapse
"We feel the pain. We feel the agony that they're feeling," said Scott Dean, a Miami Urban Search and Rescue team leader.
Family of man killed in police pursuit speaks out
"My brother was the happiest man in the world," his brother said Friday. "He didn't deserve what he got."
Rapper Lil Baby released from police custody in Paris
Lil Baby, the American rapper, and another man were arrested Thursday in Paris but released with a fine.
2 Seattle police officers trespassed during Capitol riot, investigation finds
Four other Seattle police officers were not found to have broken laws or violated police policy, and an investigation stressed that their conduct was protected by the First Amendment.
Richard Branson heading for space this weekend
Branson and five crewmates plan to launch Sunday on the first fully commercial passenger flight to space.
Texas Legislature takes up contentious voting bills in special session
The bills being considered by the state House and Senate omit two of the most controversial provisions from the original measure.
U.S. widens blacklist over China's abuse of Muslim minorities
Commerce Department says Chinese tech and electronics companies have aided "Beijing's campaign of repression."
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Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
