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Divers Are Investigating The Source Of Oil Spill Off The Coast Of Louisiana
Sunday, September 05, 2021
Coast Guard teams have been dispatched to help determine the extent of the damage from the spill, which is situated roughly two miles off the Louisiana coast. Officials say the source remains unclear.
Satellite Photos Show Just How Bad The Flooding From Ida Has Been In New Jersey
Sunday, September 05, 2021
Satellite photos taken over the state show how record-breaking rainfall led to stunning levels of flooding along the Raritan River — flooding that submerged neighborhoods, roads and parking lots.
Why We Celebrate Labor Day And Other Facts About The Holiday You Might Not Know
Friday, September 03, 2021
Where did this three-day-weekend come from anyway?
Several California Public School Students Are Still Trapped In Afghanistan
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
The San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento, Calif., says officials believe some of the district's students have been able to leave since the U.S. evacuation ended Tuesday.
With The Americans Gone, Afghanistan Enters Its Uncertain, Taliban-Led Future
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Some Afghans are welcoming their new rulers, while many others remember the excesses of the harsh ideology the Taliban enforced when they last seized power in the 1990s.
The Final U.S. Military Plane Has Left Afghanistan As America's Longest War Ends
Monday, August 30, 2021
The final evacuation flight brought to a close the longest war in U.S. history. The withdrawal leaves the future of Afghanistan in disarray and uncertainty under renewed Taliban rule.
Ed Asner, Award-Winning Actor Who Played Lou Grant, Dies At 91
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Asner won seven Emmy awards over the course of his career and was outspoken about progressive causes.
Peloton Says It's Been Subpoenaed By DOJ And DHS Over Its Product Injury Reporting
Friday, August 27, 2021
In a filing with the SEC, Peloton said it was being investigated for its reporting on injuries associated with one of its treadmill products, the Tread+.
Scientists Discover Fossil Of A 4-Legged Whale With A Raptor-Like Eating Style
Friday, August 27, 2021
Are you terrified yet? Because we certainly are. Scientists even named their discovery of a 43 million-year-old fossil after Anubis, an Egyptian god associated with death.
Greenhouse Gas Levels Are The Highest Ever Seen — And That's Going Back 800,000 Years
Friday, August 27, 2021
Scientists said the concentration of carbon dioxide, which contributes to climate change, is the highest in data going back 800,000 years, based on ice core records.
The Attack Outside Kabul Airport Pushes The U.S. Exit Into Deeper Disarray
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Thursday's terrorist attack left at least 13 U.S. service members and at least 60 Afghan civilians dead. It came less than a week before an Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw U.S. forces from the country.
More Than 100,000 People Are Hospitalized With COVID-19, The Most Since January
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Hospitals are once again overwhelmed with coronavirus patients, reaching a level not seen since before the vaccine was widely available.
A Salmonella Outbreak Has Spread To 17 States And It's Linked To Italian-Style Meats
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating two salmonella outbreaks that are tied to Italian-style meats like the ones often found on charcuterie boards.
Man Photographed As A Baby On 'Nevermind' Cover Sues Nirvana For Sexual Exploitation
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Now 30 years old, Spencer Elden, the naked baby on Nirvana's iconic cover, is suing the band, the photographer and the record labels that he says profited from the image.
VP Harris' Flight Delayed After Possible 'Havana Syndrome' Incident In Hanoi
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Harris' trip from Singapore to the Vietnamese capital was delayed by roughly three hours. The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi reported "a recent possible anomalous health incident" that affected embassy staff.
She's Now A Millionaire Because She Got Vaccinated
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Michigan resident Christine Duval won $2 million as part of a sweepstakes campaign in the state to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Why Pfizer's FDA Approval Matters And What It Means For Vaccine Mandates
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The FDA announced the Pfizer vaccine is the first in the U.S. that is now fully approved. Here's what that means for vaccine mandates and convincing vaccine-hesitant people to get vaccinated.
Schools Blocking Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights Probes, Official Says
Monday, August 23, 2021
The Department of Education is preparing its Office of Civil Rights to investigate in instances where bans on mask mandates create an unsafe environment for students.
The Topic Of Masks In Schools Is Polarizing Some Parents To The Point Of Violence
Friday, August 20, 2021
School districts around the country have seen incidents of anti-mask parents and protesters disrupting school board meetings and school events, and some are getting physically violent.
The Simple Steps You Can Take Right Now To Help Afghan Refugees
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The Pentagon has set a goal of evacuating 9,000 people a day from the country. Those coming to the U.S. need assistance, as do those remaining in Afghanistan.