Herndon, VA|News|
3 Found Dead In Herndon Home; Homicide Likely: Police
There currently is no ongoing threat to the public, police said Saturday.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
5 Injured In Minneapolis Dinkytown Shooting: Report
The shooting happened only a block away from where 17-year-old Aries Trayvon Hubbard was killed in March, according to reports.
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McConnell Vows To Block Voting Legislation; Rejects Compromise
McConnell's promise all but guarantees that Republicans will filibuster the bill that would overrule state laws restricting early voting.
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U.S. Hits 300 Million Coronavirus Shots; July 4 Goal Unlikely
After 150 days in office, President Joe Biden marked the milestone by saying there is "more work to be done" against the pandemic.
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Missing Pages Of History: 31 Books To Read For Juneteenth
One of the best ways to defeat ignorance surrounding the holiday and the Black American experience is to read books, one educator says.
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June Solstice: When Does Summer Start In 2021?
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in your city.
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All About Dads: 5 Facts About Father's Day 2021
Father’s Day 2021 is June 20. From bad ties to beers to baseball games, here’s how America’s celebrating Dad this year.
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14 House Republicans Voted Against Juneteenth Holiday
The dissenters — all white men — cited reasons including the holiday's formal name and that federal workers don't need another day off.
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Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act In 7-2 Vote
Striking down the law known as Obamacare would have caused 21 million Americans to lose health care coverage, according to estimates.
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A 7-Year-Old Was Charged With Rape. Experts Say He’s Too Young
Many states have no minimum age for prosecution. The result: Second graders are being charged with crimes they can’t possibly comprehend.
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Across Texas, TX|News|
Mold, Cockroaches Prompt Military Families To Sue Landlord
Ten families living at three different military bases in Texas filed the suit, citing unhealthy and unsafe living conditions.
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‘It Got Me’: Late-Night Hosts Swat At Biden, Buzzed By Cicada
Not even the Secret Service can protect President Joe Biden from the Brood X 17-year cicadas invading parts of the United States.
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CDC Eases Travel Warnings For 110 Countries, Territories
Fully vaccinated people are now safe to travel to countries including France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and Spain, according to new guidance.
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Company Behind Keystone XL Pipeline Ends Controversial Project
Construction on the 1,200-mile pipeline began last year when former President Donald Trump revived the long-delayed project
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Record Number Of Americans Say Abortion ‘Morally Acceptable’
A new Gallup poll shows Americans are still split nearly 50-50 when it comes to abortion and considering it morally right or wrong.
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Global Food Prices Hit 10-Year High Amid Increased Demand
In the United States, food prices still haven't returned to normal following an April 2020 spike, according to a United Nations report.
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Biden Cuts Off Infrastructure Talks Without Bipartisan Agreement
Talks will now go to a bipartisan group of centrist senators, who will attempt to reach a compromise on the $1 trillion bill.
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Cases Of COVID-19 Delta Variant On Rise In U.S.
The variant, which originated in India, is already the dominant strain in the United Kingdom, where it accounts for 60 percent of cases.
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Thursday’s ‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse: 5 Things To Know
Will the June 10 annular eclipse be visible from the United States? Here’s where to see, what time it starts, and how long it will last.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Boy Sells Pokemon Card Collection To Save His Puppy's Life
When his puppy was diagnosed with parvo, a Virginia boy took matters into his own hands to make sure he got the best treatment possible.
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