Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
The White House announced four nominations for ambassadorships on Friday.
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Statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee taken down in Charlottesville
The monument became a rallying cry for white supremacists and other racist groups, culminating in the deadly 2017 "Unite the Right" rally.
Biden fires Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
But Saul, who was appointed by former President Trump, is refusing to resign, according to the Washington Post.
First responders endure emotional toll of Surfside condo collapse
"We feel the pain. We feel the agony that they're feeling," said Scott Dean, a Miami Urban Search and Rescue team leader.
Family of man killed in police pursuit speaks out
"My brother was the happiest man in the world," his brother said Friday. "He didn't deserve what he got."
Rapper Lil Baby released from police custody in Paris
Lil Baby, the American rapper, and another man were arrested Thursday in Paris but released with a fine.
2 Seattle police officers trespassed during Capitol riot, investigation finds
Four other Seattle police officers were not found to have broken laws or violated police policy, and an investigation stressed that their conduct was protected by the First Amendment.
Richard Branson heading for space this weekend
Branson and five crewmates plan to launch Sunday on the first fully commercial passenger flight to space.
Texas Legislature takes up contentious voting bills in special session
The bills being considered by the state House and Senate omit two of the most controversial provisions from the original measure.
U.S. widens blacklist over China's abuse of Muslim minorities
Commerce Department says Chinese tech and electronics companies have aided "Beijing's campaign of repression."
Biden speaks to Putin after latest ransomware attacks
President Biden urged the Russian president to take action to stem ransomware attacks from Russia-linked groups.
U.S. Capitol Police may run out of funding if Congress does not act
Unless Congress passes a supplemental security bill, the fund to pay officers will run out in mid-August.
Philippines letting kids outside for first time in over a year
As the country grappled with the pandemic, it mandated that children five and above stay indoors.
Marilyn Manson turns himself into police for 2019 incident
The arrest warrant was issued for acts alleged to have occurred in August 2019, while Manson was performing a concert in New Hampshire.
Condo collapse death toll rises to 79
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said a cat was found alive near the rubble and was reunited with its family on Friday.
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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