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Sinema, Manchin Slammed As Senate Begins Voting Bill Debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing stark criticism from civil rights leaders, senators return to Capitol Hill under intense pressure to change their rules and break a Republican filibuster that has hopelessly stalled voting legislation.

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On MLK Day, King III Implores Senate To Act on Voting Rights

ATLANTA (AP) — A day before the U.S. Senate was expected to take up significant legislation on voting rights that is looking likely to fail, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s eldest son condemned federal lawmakers over their inaction.

Felony Charges Are 1st in a Fatal Crash Involving Autopilot

DETROIT (AP) — California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.

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Trump Calls DeSantis and Other Politicians “Gutless” for Not Disclosing Booster Status

In a recent interview, Trump took a shot at Florida’s governor and other politicians who have remained mum about whether they have received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, adding to a string of instances in which the former president has publicly backed getting vaccinated against the virus.

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Police Departments Strive To Improve Public Image Through Social Media

Multiple police departments have begun creating YouTube channels in an attempt to change their image, improve public perception, and boost recruitment efforts.

By Gabriella Ferrigine

Oath Keepers Leader and Others Charged With “Seditious Conspiracy” in Ongoing Jan 6 Probe

Eleven members of the far-right organization known as the Oath Keepers were indicted on seditious conspiracy charges in connection with the Capitol insurrection.

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Ohio Supreme Court Rejects GOP-Drawn Congressional Map

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's Republican-drawn congressional map was rejected by the state's high court Friday, giving hope to national Democrats who had argued it unfairly delivered several potentially competitive seats in this year's critical midterm elections to Republicans.

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Waukesha Parade Suspect To Stand Trial for Murder

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Milwaukee man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade must stand trial, a court commissioner ordered Friday.

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Michigan AG Asks Feds To Investigate Fake GOP Electors

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's attorney general is asking federal prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into 16 Republicans who submitted false certificates stating they were the state's presidential electors despite Joe Biden's 154,000-vote victory in 2020.

The Powerful Message Behind “Encanto” Continues to Resound on TikTok

Many Brown Tik-Tokers across social media see themselves and the struggles of their families reflected on screen for the first time in the Disney film.

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12/27/21

Bolivia's 'Reciclandantes' Collect Recyclables to Sell

This group of Bolivian women have joined forces to collect and sell recyclable materials in their communities.

12/22/21

French Baker Makes Algae Pastries to Curb Climate Change

This French baker is helping the planet one algae-filled pastry at a time 😋

12/20/21

In This Together: How These Changemakers Inspired Their Communities in 2021

‘We can’t give you a hug, but we can give you a cookie’ — Here are some of the most inspiring ways that people made an impact in their community in 2021.

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12/20/21

The Arctic Recorded Temps Above 100°F in 2020

Temperatures in the Arctic surpassed 100°F for the first time ever in 2020.

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01/13/22

Kevin McCarthy Says He Won’t Cooperate With 1/6 Panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, as it continues to seek first-hand details from members of Congress on former President Donald Trump’s actions on the day hundreds of his supporters brutally beat police, stormed the building and interrupted the certification of the 2020 election.

01/12/22

Analysis: With Newly Redrawn Districts, Voting Rights in Michigan Are Under Threat

Though commissioners of the map claim it creates partisan fairness by scattering Detroit’s clusters of Democratic voters, some Black residents say the decision diminishes voting power and violates the Voting Rights Act.

01/12/22

Giuffre’s Prince Andrew Suit Goes Ahead Despite Epstein Deal

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has — for now — refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Britain’s Prince Andrew by an American woman who says he sexually abused her when she was 17.

01/12/22

Two LAPD Officers Terminated for Playing Pokémon Go Instead of Responding to a Robbery

Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell will not be getting their jobs back, following a California appeals court’s decision to uphold their 2017 firings after ignoring a backup call in favor of playing Pokémon GO.

01/12/22

Boris Johnson Apologizes for Attending Party During Lockdown

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized Wednesday for attending a garden party during Britain’s first coronavirus lockdown, but brushed aside demands that he resign for breaching the rules his own government had imposed on the nation.

01/12/22

Judge Says FTC’s Antitrust Case Against Facebook Can Proceed

A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission’s revised antitrust suit against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, can proceed, shutting down the social media company’s request for a dismissal.

01/12/22

Rand Paul and Dr. Fauci Argue During Tense COVID-19 Hearing

The Kentucky senator and the nation’s leading infectious disease expert clashed in a COVID-19 hearing today over a series of accusations surrounding Rand Paul’s political attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci.

01/12/22

Indiana Lawmaker Apologizes for Encouraging “Impartial” Approach to Teaching Nazism in Schools

Scott Baldwin’s proposed senate bill stoked a political maelstrom when he suggested that teachers exercise neutrality in educating on Nazism and fascism.

01/11/22

Freedom Is Good, COVID Mandates, Lockdowns Are Bad, Gov. DeSantis Says

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear in his State of the State speech Tuesday that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom and he doesn't like Dr. Anthony Fauci, critical race theory, abortion, illegal immigration and Burmese pythons.

01/11/22

Status Hearing Set for 3 Cops Charged in George Floyd’s Death

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights during an arrest that ended in his death were scheduled to appear in federal court Tuesday for a pretrial conference that could address a host of issues, including what evidence will be allowed at trial.

01/11/22

Biden To Back Senate Rule Change To Pass Voting Rights Bill

ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden will use a speech in Georgia to endorse changing Senate rules that have stalled voting rights legislation, saying it's time to choose "democracy over autocracy." But some civil rights groups won't be there, in protest of what they say is administration inaction.

01/11/22

California Governor Proposes Tax Cuts, Expanded Health Care

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With state revenues at an all-time high, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday proposed a budget that would cut taxes while also promising to pay the health care expenses of all of the state's low-income adults who are living in the country illegally.

01/11/22

U.S. Mint Begins Shipping Quarters Honoring Maya Angelou

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States Mint said Monday it has begun shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou, the first coins in its American Women Quarters Program.

01/11/22

Chicago Union Leaders OK Plan To Resume In-Person Class

CHICAGO (AP) — Students are poised to return to Chicago Public Schools after leaders of the teachers union approved a plan with the nation's third-largest district over COVID-19 safety protocols, ending a bitter standoff that canceled classes for five days.

01/11/22

TikTok Mom Draws Online Fury After Dancing Next to Sick Newborn in Viral Post

A TikTok user received death threats after her attempt to explain her infant’s medical condition through a popular dance.

01/10/22

North Carolina Voters Dispute Cawthorn Candidacy Over Jan 6

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A group of North Carolina voters told state officials on Monday they want U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn disqualified as a congressional candidate, citing his involvement in last January’s rally in Washington questioning the presidential election outcome before a Capitol riot later that day.

01/10/22

Man Who Bought Gun for Kyle Rittenhouse Pleads No Contest

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The man who bought an AR-15-style rifle for Kyle Rittenhouse pleaded no contest Monday to a reduced charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a deal with prosecutors that allows him to avoid prison.

01/10/22

Robert Durst, Real Estate Heir Convicted of Murder, Dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Durst, the wealthy New York real estate heir and failed fugitive who was dogged for decades with suspicion in the disappearance and deaths of those around him before he was convicted last year of killing his best friend, has died. He was 78.