Senate panel advances Haaland's nomination for interior secretary
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her support for Haaland's nomination ahead of the committee vote.
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Barrett writes first majority Supreme Court opinion in FOIA dispute
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 against the Sierra Club in the public records fight.
N.Y., Denver libraries aren't removing Dr. Seuss books over racist imagery
Some libraries made the decision to keep the books because they do not censor material.
South Carolina House approves firing squad executions
The bill would force death row inmates to choose between the electric chair and firing squad rather than delay their executions until lethal injection drugs become available.
Square buying Jay-Z's streaming music service for $297 million
The rapper, who will join Square's board of directors, said the deal "will be a game-changer for many."
Senators Gillibrand and Rubio introduce bill to prevent truck underrides
Underride crashes occur when the car slides completely or partially under a large truck or a semi-trailer during a crash.
House passes sweeping elections and police reform bills
The House approved H.R. 1, a Democratic legislative priority that's been opposed by Republicans. It also green-lighted the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Elaine Chao used government resources to help family, watchdog finds
The inspector general did not make a conclusion as to whether Chao violated ethics rules.
Jhené Aiko on her music, sexuality and feeling "wild and free"
"Chilombo" received three Grammy nominations: Album of the Year, Best Progressive R&B Album and Best R&B Performance
Barbie unveils Eleanor Roosevelt doll for International Women's Day
The longest-serving first lady joins other inspiring women with their own Barbie dolls, including Maya Angelou, Susan B. Anthony and Amelia Earhart.
Paramount+ is the latest major entrant to streaming wars
ViacomCBS digital offering promises a "mountain of entertainment." Wall Street analysts will be watching carefully.
New unemployment claims ticked up last week
Some 745,000 people filed for jobless aid last week, while another 437,000 sought federal self-employed assistance.
Oregon moves to ban display of nooses, a racist symbol
The Oregon bill would make intimidation by display of a noose a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and $6,250 fine.
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Several orangutans and bonobos have received an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed specifically for animals.
Is America a Christian nation? Pastors at odds about faith and politics
The debate over what role religion should play in public life has never been more contentious.
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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