California declares monkeypox state of emergency as cases climb
Nearly 800 cases of monkeypox have been reported in California, according to state public health officials.
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A couple found a bear eating in their kitchen. It came back the next day.
The bear ate an entire bag of marshmallows and other snacks.
"Star Trek's" Sonequa Martin-Green continues Nichelle Nichols' legacy
"She's very much 1,000% actually a hero," Sonequa Martin-Green said of Nichelle Nichols, who as not only one of the first Black women to star on a TV series, but a recruiter for women and people of color at NASA.
Federal student loan payment pause set to expire in less than a month
The Biden administration extended the payment pause in April through August 31.
As back-to-school nears, the fight over cellphones in classrooms rages on
Many teachers, school leaders and state legislators have been pushing for tighter cellphone restrictions — but in some instances, they've been met with fierce opposition.
Pharmacist on trial for denying woman's request for morning-after pill
Longtime pharmacist George Badeaux told Andrea Anderson he could not fill the prescription based on his beliefs.
She memorized the entire Quran. New Jersey girl is 11 years old
Safoorah Ali started her quest four years ago and then got help from her mother during the pandemic when teachers weren't available.
New report on Afghanistan reconstruction shows bleak outlook for women
A quarterly report released by the special inspector general for Afghanistan finds women's rights there have deteriorated to 1990s levels.
Appeals court reinstates Kentucky's near-total abortion ban
The state's two clinics issued a statement saying "abortion is now banned in Kentucky," and said they began canceling scheduled procedures.
Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid rail worker shortage
Just as retailers are starting to gear up for the holiday season, there are warnings of another possible nationwide shipping logjam.
Wealthy dentist found guilty in wife's death on 2016 African safari
A jury found Lawrence "Larry" Rudolph, a wealthy dentist accused of fatally shooting his wife at the end of an African safari, guilty of murder and mail fraud Monday.
Stocks dip at start of August as investors remain "cautious"
"Investors are still assessing where we break from here – further to the upside or reverse course," said one strategist.
White House dismisses report finding Schumer-Manchin plan would raise taxes
The White House press secretary said the report "omits the actual benefits" Americans would receive.
What should the Mega Millions winner do? One couple may be an example.
Many jackpot winners have seen their luck run out, suffering personal setbacks, dealing with lawsuits or becoming the victims of scams.
What primary races to watch on August 2
Trump's influence on the GOP, abortion and resentment over COVID-19 restrictions are all on the ballot on Tuesday.
3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"
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White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran
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