Cuomo signs law to restore voting rights to parolees immediately
There has been a trend in recent years to restore felon voting rights, although some formerly incarcerated people face hurdles to get those rights restored.
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Flower shortages mean higher prices for Mother's Day
Floral arrangements are running as much as 25% more than last year, and buyers may not get exactly what they want.
D.C. officer pens letter about ongoing trauma from Capitol riot
In his letter, Mike Fanone urged elected officials to recognize officers for their bravery that day, calling those who have downplayed the attack "disgraceful."
Harris announces trip to Mexico and Guatemala
Harris will take her first trip abroad as vice president on June 7 and 8.
Biden discusses federal funding for restaurants
The newly launched $28.6 billion fund for hard-hit restaurants and bars is part of the American Rescue Plan.
Stacey Abrams romance novels will be reissued next year
The three romance books will be available beginning in 2022.
Yankees and Mets will offer free tickets with vaccine shot at games
"So if you love baseball (& protecting your community) – go to a game, get vaccinated & get a free ticket!" the governor tweeted.
Labor Department narrows employer rules on gig workers
DOL rescinded a Trump administration rule that had eased ways for companies to claim their workers weren't employees.
Pentagon inspector general to audit department's actions on UFOs
In April, the Defense Department confirmed the authenticity of different Navy videos showing objects described as a "sphere," "acorn," "pyramid" and "metallic blimp."
Facebook can't "invent sanctions" for users: Oversight body co-chair
"What we have said is basically less about Mr. Trump, and more about Facebook and the rights of users," co-chair Helle Thorning-Schmidt told "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Teen charged as adult for allegedly rigging Homecoming court
Emily Rose Grover and her mother, who is an assistant principal in the school district, allegedly cast hundreds of fraudulent ballots.
Broadway can reopen at 100% capacity in September, Cuomo says
Tickets will go on sale Thursday for Broadway shows this fall.
Project identifying enslaved Texans gets emotional for one family
The Lone Star Slavery Project works to digitize the records for each enslaved person registered as property in Texas.
Why some Asian families are hesitant to discuss racism
While some parents have taken this moment to discuss racism with their children, experts believe many Asian immigrants may be hesitant to have those conversations.
Biden plan will cost $900B more than predicted, study says
Analysts from Wharton School say plan will spend $700 billion more, and tax $200 billion less, than Biden estimates.
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U.S. offers $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program
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
