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The next challenge for Afghan refugees is finding affordable housing and jobs
Friday, February 25, 2022
Afghan refugees have left their first destination in the U.S.: military bases. Now they're resettling in communities around the country. But finding affordable housing makes the transition difficult.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit stripped of 2021 title after failed drug test
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission determined Monday that Medina Spirit had betamethasone in his blood, and is now disqualified from last year's race.
Ukraine President Zelenskyy proposes to meet with Putin as tensions with Russia grow
Saturday, February 19, 2022
As fears grow of a Russian invasion of his country, the Ukrainian president offered to meet with his Russian counterpart. The U.S. warned of swift sanctions against Russia if it moves into Ukraine.
Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban
Friday, February 18, 2022
The U.S. had halted inspections of avocados from Mexico on Saturday, after a USDA inspector received a verbal threat.
3.7 million more kids are in poverty without the monthly Child Tax Credit, study says
Friday, February 18, 2022
In one month, the child poverty rate increased from 12.1 to 17 percent, the highest rate seen since Dec. 2020. Black and Latino children experienced an even higher rate of poverty.
Why we'll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a change in supply and cost.
Victoria's Secret features its first model with Down syndrome
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Sofía Jirau is part of a new Victoria's Secret campaign that launched Thursday and features 17 other women. The model, who is also Latina, said it was a "dream come true."
Space junk piece set to hit the moon is likely from a Chinese rocket, not SpaceX
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Astronomers noticed it was unlikely the piece of space junk was from the Falcon 9 launch in 2015, due to the gap between the rocket's trajectory and object.
Biden warns Putin of a decisive response if Russia invades Ukraine
Saturday, February 12, 2022
The two leaders spoke by phone for roughly an hour after the State Department ordered most of its embassy staff in Kyiv to leave. U.S. officials are concerned a Russian invasion is imminent.
California sues Tesla over alleged rampant discrimination against Black employees
Friday, February 11, 2022
California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that Black employees at Tesla's Fremont plant in the state have faced racism and harassment.
Truckers may try to disrupt Super Bowl and the State of the Union, DHS memo says
Thursday, February 10, 2022
A Department of Homeland Security memo says truckers protesting vaccine requirements are planning a potential disruption at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles and the State of the Union in Washington, D.C.
Bill that would give the U.S. Postal Service a major overhaul moves to the Senate
Thursday, February 10, 2022
The embattled USPS has been losing billions of dollars annually in recent years. The bill, which focuses on cutting health care costs, would result in $50 billion in savings over 10 years.
A piece of space junk the size of a school bus is barreling straight toward the moon
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
Astronomers predict that on March 4th, a piece of a rocket launched in 2015 will crash into the moon. It's believed to be first time something man-made has accidentally crashed into the moon.
A winter storm piles snow and causes dangerous conditions along the East Coast
Saturday, January 29, 2022
A bomb cyclone is storming the East Coast, leaving close to 100,000 without power as of Sunday night Blizzard conditions in New England are dropping 2 feet of snow in some areas.
The Australian Open hasn't seen an Australian singles winner in 43 years — until now
Saturday, January 29, 2022
On Saturday, 25-year-old Ash Barty brought Australia its first singles home win in the Open since the 1978 edition. The final game for the men's singles will be played on Sunday.
Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, dies at 61
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Ozzie was experiencing symptoms such as decreased appetite, facial swelling and weakness in the past week. He was found deceased on Tuesday at the Atlanta zoo, where he lived since 1988.
A Black man jailed instead of a white male felon with a similar name is suing police
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Nevada police thought Shane Lee Brown, who is Black, was Shane Neal Brown, who is white, taller and roughly twice as old. Now, Shane Lee Brown has filed suit, seeking $500,000 in damages.
90 tons of U.S. military aid arrives in Ukraine as border tensions with Russia rise
Saturday, January 22, 2022
The aid, which includes ammunition, is part of a $200 million package that President Biden approved in December and is meant for Ukraine's front-line defenders should Russia choose to invade.
Thousands gather for the March for Life protest, as Supreme Court weighs Roe v. Wade
Friday, January 21, 2022
The annual march in Washington, D.C., occurs around the anniversary of the Roe decision. This year, as the Supreme Court considers overturning some of its protections, protesters say they feel hope.
New Mexico is calling on the National Guard to fill in as substitute teachers
Friday, January 21, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new initiative to help schools and child care facilities that are experiencing "extreme" staffing shortages. The plan also taps state employees.