Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning actress, has died at age 89
A cause of death was not immediately released, but her family said in a statement that she had been in failing health for months.
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Manchin opposes D.C. statehood bill, likely dooming its prospects in Senate
The moderate Democrat said Friday he believes D.C. statehood should be addressed with a constitutional amendment.
More than 101 million Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 43% have received at least one dose, and the average daily case count is down 16%.
In Chicago, two fatal foot chases raise years-old policy concerns
The two fatal foot chases and their familiar elements have reignited calls for the department to review its foot pursuit practices. The city, however, has been aware of concerns over its foot pursuit practices for years.
Colorado woman killed in apparent bear attack
"This is a tragic event and a sad reminder that bears are wild and potentially dangerous," Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southwest Region manager Cory Chick said in a statement.
"Tears of joy": Actor Elliot Page opens up about his "life-saving" transition
"There is such an attack on trans health care right now," Page said. "And if you are going to do this and if you are also not going to allow trans kids to play sports, children will die."
Medina Spirit wins 2021 Kentucky Derby
The derby resumed its traditional place on the first Saturday in May this year after the coronavirus pandemic threw the horse racing schedule into chaos in 2020.
Mental health services struggled to meet demand during pandemic, study finds
68% of mental health services reported that they had to cancel, reschedule patient appointments or turn people away from services during the pandemic.
Final phase of ending America's war in Afghanistan begins
President Biden had set May 1 as the official start of the withdrawal of remaining forces — about 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops and about 7,000 NATO soldiers.
Mars helicopter chalks up fourth successful flight
The helicopter will now be used to collect mapping data in support of the Perseverance rover's science mission.
New data shows surge in anti-Asian hate crime reports in some cities
"I hope it's a message to Asian Americans. One, that you're not alone. And two, you should speak up," one professor said.
What's in Biden's $3.5 trillion plan to tax the rich
A mix of tougher enforcement and higher rates could force the wealthiest Americans to pay more than they have in decades.
Pentagon halts border wall construction paid for with defense funds
In 2019, the Trump administration used Defense Department cash for border wall projects when Congress refused to fund them.
U.S. restricting travel from India amid raging COVID outbreak
India is dealing with a widespread outbreak of COVID-19 that has strained its health care system to the breaking point.
Biden's plans: What's in them and where the money will come from
From bridges and broadband to free community college, here's what's in Biden's infrastructure and family plans — and how the government will come up with their estimated $4 trillion price tag.
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