Tax refund delay: IRS backlog of returns grows to 35 million
The tax agency faced a "challenging" year, leading to a growing backlog of tax returns, the taxpayer advocate says.
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Tropical Storm Elsa kills 1, damages Navy base in Georgia
At least one person was killed in Florida. At least 10 people were injured after a suspected tornado struck a Navy base in Georgia.
Rudy Giuliani's D.C. law license suspended
The D.C. Court of Appeals ruled that Giuliani would be "suspended from the practice of law in the District of Columbia" pending the resolution of the "disciplinary matter in New York."
Northwest heat wave "virtually impossible" without climate change, study says
Scientists say if Earth keeps warming on the current trajectory, heat waves of this magnitude will no longer be 1-in-1,000-year events — they will happen once every 5 to 10 years.
Child Tax Credit: Here's who will get up to $1,800 per child in cash
The expanded tax credit isn't available to all parents, and some recipients may be asked to repay the IRS next year.
"Torrential rains" in Carolinas as Tropical Storm Elsa heads north
It's expected to remain a significant rainmaker as it moves quickly up the East Coast after killing one person in Florida and injuring several others in Georgia.
Tampa Bay Lightning win hockey's Stanley Cup for 2nd year in row
They beat the Montreal Canadiens four-games-to-one with a 1-0 victory, giving the "Champa Bay" region its third pro sports title in less than a year.
Texas special session brings election law back into spotlight
The special session is taking place weeks after Texas state House Democrats staged a walkout to defeat the election law measure.
Robert Downey Sr.,"Putney Swope" filmmaker, has died at 85
Downey Sr. passed away after a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease, his son said.
Congressional policing reform negotiations continue despite setbacks
Talks are continuing nearly two weeks after Senate and House negotiators announced a "framework" on policing reform.
ESPN removes reporter from NBA Finals sideline coverage after comments
A recording surfaced of Nichols making disparaging comments about a colleague and the sports network's racial diversity efforts.
Britney Spears' attorney to resign from conservatorship case
The court-appointed attorney representing Spears has filed paperwork to resign after 13 years, according to court documents.
FBI still trying to identify Capitol riot suspects
The FBI released new videos that they say show 11 people assaulting officers during fighting outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Melinda Gates could quit foundation she runs with Bill Gates
Following their divorce, the former couple have created a contingency plan for who will lead the Gates Foundation.
FBI orders new look at autopsy of Black motorist Ronald Greene
Federal prosecutors also met with his family last month, and made clear they plan to present the case to a grand jury by the summer's end.
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