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Beto O'Rourke Says More Than 17,000 People Have Donated to Keep Texas Dems in Washington
Beto O'Rourke's PAC has raised more than $600,000 to keep Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and to deny Texas Republicans the quorum needed to pass a sweeping elections bill.
Michigan Officials Use $65K of COVID Relief for Employee Bonuses, Including to Themselves
"I think that I earned it. I work really hard at this job. I was here in person all through this crazy year," Commissioner Cindy Garber said.
U.S. Median Existing Home Price Rises 23 Percent in 1 Year, Now at Record $363K
Sales for homes under $150,000 fell in June compared to last year, but an increase in properties being sold at $250,000 and higher helped the median price jump to its new height.
Four of Top 40 Climate Donors Pledge 30% of Funding to Minority-led Climate Organizations
A philanthropic group dedicated to increasing funding for environmental justice efforts is pushing for major donors to make their allocations public.
School Board Member Threatens to Sue Students Over 'Black Lives Matter' Banner Post
A Facebook post accusing the school board member and his wife of playing a role in the theft of a Black Lives Matter banner led him to threaten legal action.
House Allots 8,000 More Visas for Afghan Allies, 20,000 Applicants So Far
"Please do not abandon friends of America again," said Florida Representative and Vietnam war veteran Neal Dunn.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Fire Fauci Act Gets Cosponsor After Rand Paul, Fauci Fiery Exchange
Greene introduced the legislation in April, calling for Dr. Fauci's salary to be reduced from $400,000 to $0.
Gun Used to Kill Billy the Kid Estimated to Go for $2-$3 Million at Auction
Lincoln County Sheriff Pat Garrett shot the infamous criminal on July 14, 1881, cementing his place in pop culture history.
Disney to Invest Nearly $864M for New Florida Campus, State Could Give Over $570M Tax Break
The new campus promised to employ at least 2,000 professional employees who will be relocating from Southern California.
Outage For Major Internet Sites Including Amazon, FedEx Resolved After Several Hours
The internet outages were caused by a "disruption" in content distribution company Akamai's DNS system, which many major sites use.
China Complains About Senior Biden Official Before Key Visit to Soothe Tensions
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will become the highest-ranking Biden official to visit China when she lands in Tianjin on Sunday.
Donald Trump Jr. Blasts Joe Biden for Spreading Vaccine 'Misinformation'
The son of the former president criticized Biden for comments about COVID vaccinations during the CNN town hall.
Man, 72, Loses Thumb in Alleged Dog Attack
The man's son was able to find the severed thumb, but it was not possible to reattach it.
Listeria Recall 2021: Muffins, Chicken Sandwiches and Cheese Among Products Hit This Year
Around 1,600 people suffer from Listeriosis in the United States each year, and about 260 people die from it.
Online Gamer Raises Over $20K to Help St. Jude Reach $2B in Annual Fundraising
"They're just always going above and beyond to make sure that the patients are OK," said Twitch streamer Michael Mairs, whose cousin was treated at St. Jude's.
Alaska Native Tribe Health Official Gives Jill Biden Yup'ik Tribal Name During Visit
Davidson, who is a member of the Yup'ik tribe, honored Biden by giving her the native name Taurluq, which was her grandmother's name.
Gavin Newsom to Face 46 Opponents as California Certifies Recall Ballot
The Democratic governor is campaigning against those who seek to remove him from office through the recall election on Sept. 14.
Amazon Throws Support Behind Building Community Space Over Nashville Interstate
Tennessee state lawmaker Harold Love Jr.'s family's home was demolished in the 1960 to make way for an overpass over the highway.
Zero States Have Decreasing COVID Cases as Delta Variant Spreads
Over the past week, all 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, have seen an increase in daily COVID-19 cases of 5 percent or more.
Madison Cawthorn Says Jill Biden Is 'Cruel' to 'Mentally Unstable' Joe Biden
The Republican congressman said the President Joe Biden suffered "some form of degradation of his mind."
Pacific Gas & Electric to Bury 10K Miles of Power Lines to Help Prevent California Wildfires
The projected cost of burying 10 percent of the company's distribution and transmission lines ranges from $15 billion to $30 billion.
Six Arrested in Plot to Assassinate President of Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina first seized power in the Indian Ocean island nation in a 2009 coup. In 2018, he won the presidential election with 55 percent of the vote.