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Environmentalists OK With Tapping Oil Reserves, Say It Serves as Reminder of Clean Energy
President Joe Biden to use 50 million barrels of oil from America's strategic reserve in an attempt to lower the high gas prices across the country.
South Dakota High Court Won't Legalize Pot, Ruling Against 54 Percent Who Voted For It
Republican Governor Kristi Noem initiated a legal battle that concluded in the state's highest court on Wednesday.
Cook Fired for Writing 'Let's Go Brandon' on School Menu Sign, Leaving Job Early
"[T]his is about taking advantage of a profane euphemism in an elementary school," a superintendent said of the placement of the phrase.
Men Found Guilty of Killing Arbery Head to Federal Court in 10 Weeks on Hate Crime Charges
Federal prosecutors have charged the three men with interfering with Arbery's civil rights and attempting to kidnap the Black jogger "because of his race."
Gregory and Travis McMichael, William Bryan Guilty of Murder in Ahmaud Arbery Case
The jury in Glynn County, Georgia, reached its decision after roughly 10 and a half hours of deliberation.
School Tells Mask-Exempt Students to Wear Yellow Star Resembling Holocaust Symbol
A co-founder of a parent campaign group called the move "deeply inappropriate."
U.N. Official Says Iran Trip Made No Progress in Learning About Nation's Nuclear Program
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency traveled to meet the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran but reported no breakthrough in negotiations.
Obituary Requests 'Irresponsibly Large Wager' Be Placed on Nebraska Game, People Deliver
"If the ghost of my old man can't will the Huskers to victory on Friday," said Todd Munson, "then they truly are a lost cause."
Review of Fatal Crash Involving Wealthy Heiress Doris Duke Finds No New Evidence
A witness came forward after reading a book about the 1966 crime. A 13-year-old paperboy at the time said his account of what happened differed from officials'.
Video Shows Mob of Thieves Steal From Small Business Amid Bay Area Crime Wave
The store's owners said they "cannot operate as a business at the moment" on a GoFundMe page launched after the break-in.
EU Worried New COVID Wave Could Disrupt Economic Recovery From Pandemic's Onset
"Our only message is: Take the situation very seriously, but without thinking that the economic impact will be the same one as one year ago," an official said.
Ex-Youth Football Coach Gets 45 Years For Recording His Sexual Abuse of 3 Minors
"Adults who use their access to children for their own sexual gratification...are both a danger and a disgrace," said FBI's Joseph Bonavolonta.
48.3 Million Traveling for Thanksgiving as U.S. Averages 100,000 COVID Cases a Day: AAA
Last Friday, more than 2.2 million people flying across the U.S. went through airport security. It was the busiest travel day since the pandemic started.
Republicans, Democrats Locked in Dead Heat in Latest Congressional Ballot Poll
The two parties each received 40 percent of support from American adults in a survey that was conducted November 20-23.
Large Ice Cream Manufacturer Faces Boycotts for Raising Wage of Vaccinated Workers
Chapman's Ice Cream Company is offering a $1-per-hour raise for employees that get vaccinated by the end of the month.
IRS Reports 25 Percent of Workforce Got COVID Vaccine After Biden Mandate Issued
Monday was the deadline for 3.5 million federal workers to get their first COVID-19 shot, and 92 percent reported that they were at least partially vaccinated.
EU Eyes Sanctions for Airlines, Tourism Companies Aiding Migrants Entrance to Belarus
The sanctions are expected to be approved by EU leaders in the coming days.
Internet Backs Groom Who Doesn't Want Fiancée's Sister in Wedding After She 'Harassed' Him
"She would say things like 'you would look good in that' or 'I wish I could find someone like you,'" the man wrote.
When Is Cyber Monday? 2021 Date, Early Deals and History
Cyber Monday is on the horizon and will follow up Black Friday with bargains galore! Here is all you need to know about the event, including when it starts.
20 Italian Towns Put Into Lockdown as Effort to Control COVID Spread
Bars and restaurants in the towns must close after 6 p.m. and residents must comply with a nighttime curfew between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
2 Chinese Activists Who Supported #MeToo Movement, Also Disappeared Like Peng Shuai
Activists Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing, who helped women come forward on sexual assault, haven't been heard from since their arrests in September.
Internet Divided Over Lawyer Who Replied All to Email, Embarrassing Colleague
"I understand that I could have been more civil, but I was frustrated," said the Redditor after reprimanding the email offender.