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Grand Jury Hears Evidence in Investigation of FBI Probe Into Russian Election Interference
Prosecutor John Durham might be contemplating charges against some FBI employees and others outside the government.
Mega Millions Numbers For 08/13/21, Friday Jackpot was $225 Million
Friday night's 08/13/21 Mega Millions jackpot was worth $225 million, with a cash-value option worth $161.2 million.
With More Cities Requiring Indoor Vaccination Proof, How Will Businesses Enforce Mandates?
Some restaurant owners said that requiring proof of vaccination from customers is better than reducing capacity.
Over 1 Million in U.S. Got Third COVID Vaccine Dose Prior to FDA Approval
The FDA said it's unclear how many of the 1.1 million got the extra dose because they had compromised immune systems.
Hong Kong Student Arrested for Allegedly 'Exaggerating' Academic Achievements
The tutor denied exaggerating any of her information and said she did not tell the school about her exam results.
Tropical Storm Fred Won't Prompt Evacuation Orders in Florida Keys
A Tropical Storm Watch was issued for the Florida Keys. People are advised to seek shelter in a safe structure for the duration of the storm, officials said.
Teen Allegedly Shoots Man in Accident Attempting to Get Cat to Chase Gun's Laser
The 19-year-old believed the gun was unloaded at the time of the shooting and told police the gun had fired the bullet by accident.
Lawsuit Claims Wisconsin's Congressional District Maps Unconstitutional, Asks for New Ones
The lawsuit claims that the current maps, which were drawn by Republicans and enacted by then-Governor Scott Walker in 2011, are unconstitutional.
Ex-Ohio Utility Head Has Assets Frozen After Selling 4 Properties Worth Almost $5 Million
"Randazzo is making moves that will make it harder to hold him financially accountable for accepting bribes," Ohio's attorney general said in a statement.
North Carolina Town Buried Thousands of Documents to Hide Discriminatory Practices: Lawsuit
"The townspeople have a right to know that their paperwork, some of the things that they trusted in our hands, is under this ground behind me," said Lucama town commissioner Patricia Uzzell.
Minneapolis Police to No Longer Stop Drivers for Minor Violations Like Expired Tags
"While this is a step in the right direction, if they [police] want to pull you over, they can just find a different reason," said former chief Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty.
Florida Teen's COVID-Related Death 'Just Happened Out of Nowhere': Brother
"You honestly couldn't tell that she was sick," her brother, Jaylen Brown said.
Live Updates: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Lockdown Lifted Over 'Potential Armed Individual'
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington D.C. is on lockdown for a "potential armed individual." The suspect was described in a notice posted by the base as a male carrying a Gucci bag.
What Are 'Murder Hornets'? Size, Sightings and What They Look Like
The first report in 2021 of an Asian giant hornet in the U.S. has been confirmed in Washington state.
Alabama Children's Hospital Treating Record 22 Kids With COVID, 5 on Ventilators
"This marked increase is due to the community spread of the Delta variant that is impacting younger people, including children," the hospital said.
Russia, Fourth Worst-Hit Country, Sees Record COVID Deaths for Second Day in a Row
A government tally showed 815 COVID-19 fatalities over the past 24 hours and 22,277 new coronavirus cases.
Ex-NFL Star Jay Cutler Hints at Run for County School Board After Mask Mandate Vote Passes
The former quarterback's comments on social media has people speculating he might be seeking a school board seat.
Federal Judge Says 'Hands Are Tied,' Can't Halt Biden Eviction Moratorium
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich said she is unable to overturn an appellate ruling from the spring on the moratorium.
30 Million Americans Still Uninsured Despite COVID Bill Lowering Obamacare Premium Costs
"There is both a need to expand access to affordable insurance and to better inform people about the options available to them," said Katherine Baicker, a health economist at the University of Chicago.
Boy Dies From Rare Brain-eating Amoeba After Swimming in California Lake
The fatality rate for infections with the amoeba Naegleria fowleri is 97 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Live Updates: Florida, Texas Among States Locked in Face Mask Debate As Schools Reconvene
"Protecting the community during an emergency is a duty, not an option for government leaders," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Tuesday as the Texas county plans legal action against the mask mandate ban.
Four Teachers in School District Defying DeSantis' Mask Ban Die From COVID on Nearly Same Day
They included an elementary and a high school teacher, according to Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco.