Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general in 70-30 vote
The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland to lead the Justice Department in a bipartisan vote.
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"Defund the police" made headlines. What does it look like now?
"Defund the police" became a rallying cry during Black Lives Matter protests. But what does it mean for American communities?
How to watch Biden's prime-time address to mark COVID anniversary
This will be the president's first prime-time address.
Texas AG threatens to sue Austin officials over local mask mandates
Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order last week to lift the statewide mask mandate, despite warnings from health officials about reopening prematurely.
Monster storm to bring several feet of snow, tornado threat
A slow-moving, blockbuster storm this weekend could bring record snowfall to the Rockies and Plains, while other areas get flooding rain and tornadoes.
DOJ sues sheriff's office over jail workers' sex harassment claims
The lawsuit said female jail workers are regularly subjected to threats of sexual violence and male prisoners who expose themselves.
Five officers charged with manslaughter in teen's shooting death
Video appeared to show Stavian Rodriguez outside a gas station, dropping a gun. He raises his hands, then lowers them before being shot.
Biden to memorialize COVID losses and offer vision of "what comes next"
The president is marking the one-year anniversary of the adoption of COVID-19 public health restrictions with his first prime-time address.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial delayed until fall
In a virtual court hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors and Rittenhouse's attorney agreed to delay the start of the trial to give them more time to prepare.
These Latino victims' families say they were targeted by law enforcement
Latina mothers join the national conversation on police violence against communities of color.
Missouri owners of girls boarding school charged with abuse
The couple is accused of sexual, physical and emotional abuse that allegedly took place at the faith-based school.
A rare yellow cardinal spotted in Illinois
"Actually my husband kept telling me it was a cardinal and I argued that there was no such thing," said Chelsea Curry, who has been visited by the bird for more than a year.
Border apprehensions spike as U.S. struggles to house migrant children
The U.S. took into custody more than 9,400 unaccompanied minors along the southern border in February — a 21-month high.
Keep an eye on these 4 companies and their diversity efforts
Black business leaders shared their short list of companies expected to move the needle on racial equality in 2021.
COVID cases in New York group homes under scrutiny
"You can tell the good of a government or a society about how they treat the most vulnerable members, and we're not doing so well right now," says Maria McFadden Maffucci, whose son has developmental disabilities.
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
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