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Virginia's law barring mask mandates does not apply to 12 children with disabilities

Friday, March 25, 2022

A federal judge said a new state law violates protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act. But the preliminary injunction only applies to those children whose parents challenged the law.

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Manchin says he will support Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Friday, March 25, 2022

Manchin says Jackson's "wide array of experiences" in the judicial system provides her with a unique perspective that she'll bring to the court. His support essentially secures her spot on the court.

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Texas attorney general says Austin school Pride Week celebration breaks state law

Friday, March 25, 2022

Austin's school district holds events to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students every year. Attorney General Ken Paxton says, "when it comes to sex education, parents—not school districts—are in charge."

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Uber will list all New York City taxis on its app, giving customers more choices

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Creative Mobile Technologies, which provides the technology systems for New York City taxis, said it will gain access to Uber's customer base. The partnership will launch to the public this summer.

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Native Americans face more barriers in voting. The White House suggests these changes

Thursday, March 24, 2022

The report was commissioned by President Biden in March 2021 as part of an executive order he signed to protect voting rights.

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U.S. officially declares that Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

"Based on information currently available, the U.S. government assesses that members of Russia's forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

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Howard University and faculty reach a tentative labor deal, ending strike threat

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The planned three-day strike was called off early Wednesday after the faculty union and the Washington, D.C., university's administration reached a tentative agreement.

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A black box from the fatal Chinese plane crash has been located, officials say

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The equipment was extremely damaged, however, so it's unclear how much information it will provide. There were 132 people aboard the flight, which crashed on Monday.

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Her brother was killed in Ukraine. She says his family is still waiting for answers

Saturday, March 19, 2022

The family of Jimmy Hill, the U.S. citizen killed in Ukraine this week, doesn't know what happened to his body and where his remains are now.

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Russian cosmonauts board Space Station wearing blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine

Saturday, March 19, 2022

Wearing the colors Ukraine's flag has widely been seen as a way to support that country and oppose Russia's invasion.

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Chris Cuomo seeks $125 million after being fired from CNN

Thursday, March 17, 2022

The former CNN anchor was fired last year for violating CNN's journalistic standards when he helped his brother, ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, navigate the sexual harassment allegations against him.

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Iran releases 2 British Iranian citizens from prison

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a charity worker, and Anousheh Ashouri, a businessman, have now left the country. A third prisoner was released on furlough. Other foreigners remain imprisoned in Iran.

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Starbucks plans to phase out paper cups in the U.S. and Canada

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

As part of the company's goal to reduce waste by 50% by 2030, customers will be able to bring a reusable cup to get their drinks by the end of next year.

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A year later, Atlanta remembers the 8 people killed in spa shootings

Saturday, March 12, 2022

The anniversary of the shooting spree that killed eight people, six of whom were women of Asian descent, will take place Tuesday. Organizers are planning rallies around the country.

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One person was arrested after West Point cadets on spring break overdosed on fentanyl

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Wilton Manors police have arrested one person related to an incident earlier this week involving six males overdosing on fentanyl. Cadets from the West Point military academy were involved.

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'Turning Red' is a turning point for Asians in film. Why is it seen as unrelatable?

Saturday, March 12, 2022

A review of "Turning Red" posted online this week sparked outcry for calling the film, which features a Chinese Canadian teenage girl, "limiting."

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Jussie Smollett will serve 150 days in jail for lying about an attack on him

Thursday, March 10, 2022

The former Empire actor was convicted on five felony counts of lying to police, but he has maintained that he did not stage the 2019 attack in which he claimed to be the victim.

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The Senate has passed a bill to save USPS billions of dollars and reform deliveries

Wednesday, March 09, 2022

The Senate on Tuesday approved a $107 billion financial overhaul of the long-beleaguered U.S. Postal Service. It now goes to President Biden.

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Ukraine says the Chernobyl nuclear site has lost power

Wednesday, March 09, 2022

Emergency diesel generators are providing power to critical safety systems at the facility, but they have only enough fuel for 48 hours.

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People fleeing Ukraine cross into Romania

Saturday, February 26, 2022

As Russia invades their country, Ukrainians fleeing conflict are crossing into bordering nations. Satellite images show miles of cars and trucks waiting to cross into Romania.

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