Congressional probe raises safety concerns about booster seats
Experts say booster seats may not adequately protect children under 40 pounds.
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Minneapolis to shift $8M from police amid defund the police calls
Money will go to mental health and other programs. But City Council keeps staffing levels where they are to avert mayor's threatened veto.
Pelosi says lawmakers are "close" to reaching deal on COVID relief proposal
Pelosi's comments come as a bipartisan group of lawmakers has started circulating a framework for a deal.
House passes stopgap bill to fund government through next week
The short-term funding bill will prevent a shutdown at the end of the week and offer more time for negotiations.
YouTube bans videos with false claims of election fraud
YouTube said it is removing videos that falsely claim widespread voter fraud or errors changed the outcome of the U.S. election.
Investigation into Hunter Biden's "tax affairs" began in 2018
Hunter Biden said he "takes this matter very seriously" but is "confident" a review will show he handled his affairs "legally and appropriately."
Dramatic rescue of 4-year-old boy from Texas well
He fell in while walking with his parents. The rescue was tedious.
Texas sues over election results in battleground states Biden won
In his long-shot lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton takes aim at the results in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia.
SpaceX launch Starship prototype on spectacular test flight
Despite the setback, an elated Elon Musk says valuable data was collected.
The last long-shot chance for Trump allies to challenge election results
A joint session of Congress to ratify the election is also an opportunity for lawmakers to challenge results.
Will I have to wear a mask once I get the COVID vaccine?
A doctor explains why wearing masks will still be necessary for a while even after vaccines arrive.
Stunning images show humpback whale near Statue of Liberty
"As we were passing the Statue of Liberty, it flung its tail out of the water - twice," a witness told Reuters.
FDA panel recommends use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The experts voted 17 to 4 in favor of the drug's emergency use for people aged 16 years and older.
DOJ sues Alabama over violent prison conditions
The Justice Department said the state is failing to protect male inmates from inmate-on-inmate violence and excessive force at the hands of prison staff.
Two West Point cadets earn Rhodes Scholarships
For West Point Cadets Evan Walker and Tyrese Bender, the road to becoming Rhodes Scholars was paved with hard work and commitment to school, sports, and integrity.
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
FBI concerned alleged Chinese agent is serious flight risk, sources say
