Jill Biden surprises 2021's Teacher of the Year: "It's so amazing"
Urtubey, who has called Biden her hero in the past, was shocked and emotional when she encountered the first lady.
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Fewer Americans applying for unemployment as layoffs ease
Roughly 498,000 people filed initial jobless claims last week, the lowest level since March 14, 2020.
Biden administration conducting intel review of "Havana Syndrome" cases
More than a dozen CIA officers serving overseas have returned to the U.S. in 2021 after reporting symptoms consistent with the mysterious illness.
Free stuff for getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Connecticut and New Jersey are offering free drinks, while some businesses give out sweet treats to people who got their shot.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
COVID vaccine hesitancy runs high in rural Georgia
The country could be headed for another tale of two Americas: those with herd immunity, and those without, including areas that are mostly rural and at continuing risk of mini-epidemics.
Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is reinstated
The Atlanta Civil Service Board reversed the firing on Wednesday, ruling that Garrett Rolfe was "not afforded his right to due process."
Biden administration to support waiving COVID-19 patents
The trade official said "the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic call for extraordinary measures."
Bidding is open for ride aboard Jeff Bezos' space rocket
Blue Origin auctioning a ticket to suborbital space, promising that a ride "will change how you see the world."
Giant sequoia found still smoldering from 2020 California wildfire
That shows how dry the area still is, said one official. With drought conditions dire across the West, AccuWeather predicts another above-average wildfire season this year.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child dies, 29 others injured
The company has received 72 reports of adult users, kids, pets and various objects being pulled under the back of its treadmills.
Paycheck Protection Program runs dry for most loan applicants
Just $8 billion remains in the program, earmarked for companies headed by women or minorities.
IRS is holding millions of tax returns, delaying refunds
People usually get their refunds within three weeks, but this year is proving complicated for nearly 30 million filers.
University of Kentucky student falls to her death off 150-foot cliff
Crews were able to ping the woman's phone and watch to get GPS coordinates and began searching for her, authorities said.
Home of San Francisco's first lesbian married couple to be landmark
The home of late activists Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin became an unofficial office for the Daughters of Bilitis, a lesbian rights group.
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Armed man arrested near White House planned to kill Trump, DHS says
Trump installs Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
Paraguay's president under house arrested after bank collapse
DOJ dropping suit over alleged noncitizen ballots
How 2 lifelong singles in the same town ended up married
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida
