Mississippi eighth grader dies a day after positive coronavirus test
By Gregory Lemos and Steve Almasy, CNN A 13-year-old Mississippi girl has died just one day after testing positive for coronavirus, according to…
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U.S. families mid-adoption trying to get Afghan children out
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press After five frustrating years of mire and bureaucratic delays, Bahaudin Mujtaba and wife Lisa had hoped this…
Continue Reading Democrats unveil plan to update landmark voting law
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — House Democrats are offering a new proposal to update the landmark Voting Rights Act. The…
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Fact-checking Biden’s assertion that the Afghan military was ‘300,000 strong’
By Daniel Dale Defending his withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden and his administration have emphasized how many people…
Continue Reading House Dems plan budget vote next week, defying moderates
BY ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Democrats are planning House votes next week on a budget resolution that would clear a path for…
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U.S. gov’t extends mask mandate for flights, other travel into January
WASHINGTON, DC — The mask mandate for travelers on planes, trains and buses will be extended into January, a Department of Homeland Security source…
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Study: Pandemic speeded trends away from live TV viewing
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated trends in how people are watching television differently. A study…
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Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19, in ‘good health’
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. His office said Tuesday…
Continue Reading Following protests, Cuba lays out laws on social media use
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government has spelled out laws against using social media or the internet to stir up…
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US Golf Association employee charged in embezzlement scheme
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams has announced Tuesday that a former United States Golf Association…
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School on Navajo Nation to stay remote after radon exposure
RED VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) — A return to in-person classes at a Navajo Nation school will be on hold indefinitely because of a unknown radiation…
Continue Reading Gruden supports requiring proof of vaccination at home games
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Coach Jon Gruden says he supports the Las Vegas Raiders’ new policy requiring fans…
Continue Reading Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19
By Brad Parks and Kay Jones, CNN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said Tuesday. Abbott, a Republican, is fully…
Continue Reading Ex-defense secretary: Trump’s push to get US troops out of Afghanistan possibly ‘undermined’ deal with Taliban
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that he was concerned that then-President Donald Trump “undermined”…
Continue Reading Athletics activate SS Elvis Andrus from paternity list
CHICAGO (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have reinstated shortstop Elvis Andrus from the paternity list. Andrus is in the starting lineup for…
Continue Reading DeVonta Smith takes step forward in return from knee sprain
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith participated in some team drills at Tuesday’s practice, continuing his return from a knee…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott, staunch mask rule opponent, has ‘breakthrough’ case of Covid-19
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a staunch opponent of mask mandates, is infected with a “breakthrough” case of Covid-19, the governor’s…
Continue Reading Colorado governor voids 1864 order to kill Native Americans
By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has rescinded a 19th century proclamation that called…
Continue Reading TSA to extend transportation mask mandate into January
By Gregory Wallace The Transportation Security Administration will extend its US federal transportation mask mandate through January 18, according to…
Continue Reading Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19; office says the Republican is vaccinated and has no symptoms
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19; office says the Republican is vaccinated and has no…
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Selma Blair says humor helps her cope with health struggles
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Selma Blair has in recent years faced some serious health struggles, but she says she’s met these moments with a dose…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten have become parents
By Devan Cole, CNN Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten have become first-time parents, the transportation secretary announced on Tuesday.…
Continue Reading 49ers S Clinton-Dix looks to prove he can still contribute
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A year away from football after being part of a team for nearly his entire life was…
Continue Reading Ex-Pirates pitcher sentenced for sexual conduct with minor
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual…
Continue Reading Ex-Pirates pitcher sentenced for sexual conduct with minor
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual…
Continue Reading Pistons sign C Luka Garza, F Chris Smith to 2-way contracts
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have signed Luka Garza and Chris Smith to two-way contracts. Detroit selected Garza with the No. 52 overall pick…
Continue Reading Fact check: Sen. John Cornyn falsely claims there are ‘30,000’ US troops in Taiwan
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN President Joe Biden’s withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has been widely criticized across the political spectrum,…
Continue Reading DA won’t prosecute for governor’s student mask opt-out order
By JONATHAN MATTISE and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An order by the Tennessee governor letting parents opt their children…
Continue Reading Lewandowski leads Bayern to German Super Cup win in Dortmund
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored twice for Bayern Munich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the German Super Cup and give coach…
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Twitter tests option for users to report ‘misleading’ tweets to crack down on misinformation
By Brian Fung, CNN Business After years of accusations that it’s helped spread misinformation, Twitter is finally giving users an easy way to…
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