Video of Florida trooper tasing teen sparks outrage
A Florida state trooper was caught on video tasing a 16-year-old, after following him into his girlfriend's backyard because he looked suspicious, according to the trooper.
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Pelosi mulls committee to investigate U.S. Capitol attack
This comes after Senate Republicans blocked what had been considered a bipartisan effort to create an independent 9/11-style commission last month.
U.S. not expected to hit 70% COVID vaccination goal by July 4
But 70% of adults 30 and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Grand jury declines to charge Texas officers over in-custody death
Marvin David Scott III allegedly died after officers at a Texas detention facility pepper sprayed him and put a spit mask on his face as he was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Senate Republicans block Democrats' voting rights bill
With a 50-50 vote, the effort, which garnered last-minute backing from Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, fell far short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
Rising Delta variant fuels worries of COVID resurgence
Research indicates the Delta variant, which was first identified in India, is more contagious and potentially more deadly.
U.S. to admit asylum-seekers who had to wait in Mexico
The Biden administration has been slowly processing asylum-seekers who were previously required to wait in dangerous border cities and squalid tent camps in Mexico.
Judge releases new video in alleged Proud Boys conspiracy case
The videos had been played in court proceedings related to the federal case against Charles Donohoe, who prosecutors said is president of his local Proud Boys chapter.
Connecticut is the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana
"For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety," Governor Ned Lamont said.
Teachers union president calls for critical race theory in curriculum
"We are not going to be afraid to teach it," Becky Pringles, president of the National Education Association, told CBS News.
House Democrats introduce bill to require stronger car seat backs
The House bill would require the decades-old strength standard for car seats to be updated within two years, in order to address failures during rear-end collisions.
Poll: Most Americans say LGBTQ discrimination still exists
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Bitcoin crash wipes out nearly all its 2021 gains
The digital currency has tumbled since being valued at more than $63,000 earlier this year.
Teamsters announce plan for unionization effort at Amazon
Delegates at the 30th International Convention, with representatives from all 500 Teamsters local unions, will vote Thursday on a new resolution to build worker power at Amazon.
Longer lifeline for struggling homeowners sought by consumer bureau
Millions of U.S. homeowners risk foreclosure soon because they're months behind on payments during the pandemic.
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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