Why does America have the Electoral College — and should we keep it?
The Electoral College is complicated and sometimes controversial. How did we get this system, anyway?
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2 dropped from Chauvin jury after learning about $27M settlement
"That sticker price obviously shocked me," one dismissed juror told the judge.
Spa shootings suspect charged with eight counts of murder
The suspected gunman denied the attack was racially motivated but officials said it was still too early to rule out a hate crime.
Chase, Wells Fargo face customer anger over stimulus checks
Banks say they won't have the money until Wednesday, although the IRS began sending the funds over the weekend.
U.S. scientists warn of murder hornet nests: "Serious danger"
One major front will be setting thousands of traps this spring to capture queens that are trying to establish nests, officials said.
Iconic Boston Marathon runner Dick Hoyt has died at 80
Hoyt ran the Boston Marathon while pushing his son in a wheelchair from 1980 to 2014.
Wife of Capitol officer who died by suicide calls for reforms
"Recognition of the cause of his death, much like the critical examination of the riot itself, will remain central to how we make right those tragedies and help avoid their repetition," she wrote.
Texas Attorney General says $29 million in electric bills will be forgiven
Amid the winter storm last month, one woman was billed $9,546 between February 1 to19 — 40 times more than her typical bill of $200 to $250.
Efforts to vaccinate farmworkers hindered by eligibility
A federal program aimed at vaccinating agricultural workers has hit a roadblock in states where they aren't eligible, elevating concerns that vulnerable workers are being put on the backburner.
Asian Americans reported nearly 3,800 hate incidents in past year
Asian Americans have seen an increase in hate incidents since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teens try to cope after both parents die from COVID: "We miss them"
A University of Southern California survey found that for every COVID-19 death, nine close family members are left to grieve.
Amazon enters health care services market with telemedicine app
Created for Amazon's Washington-based workforce, Amazon Care will be available to companies nationwide this summer.
Education secretary: "We want our students back in school"
The Biden administration has aimed to get K-8 schools open safely within its first 100 days.
House GOP votes to reverse internal ban on earmarks
The Appropriations Committee chair said in late February that the House would move to reinstate earmarks.
Suspect in deadly spa shootings may have "sexual addiction," sheriff says
At least eight people were killed in the Atlanta-area spa shootings, and a suspect is in custody.
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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Trump says he sees no reason to escalate war with Iran
Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
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"Forever cruise" ship held on arrest warrant at Singapore port
Alleged cartel leader wanted by the U.S. is captured in Mexico
Dozens of migrants dead on boats in Europe, scores rescued
