National Cathedral replacing Confederate glass with racial justice imagery
The former Confederate images "represented a false narrative of what America once was and left out the painful truth of our history," the Cathedral dean said.
Billie Eilish and Nike pair up for vegan Air Jordans
"You can make cool s*** and you don't have to be wasteful," Eilish said.
Florida won't force students to quarantine after COVID exposure
Governor Ron DeSantis' latest order changes the rules on student quarantines and takes a jab at legal challenges over school mask requirements.
Governor declares California a "reproductive freedom state"
Newsom has signed two new bills expanding access to reproductive health care and to protect the privacy of abortion patients and providers.
Florida's new surgeon general calls COVID vaccines "nothing special"
As Florida continues to have some of the highest numbers of COVID cases in the nation, the governor has appointed a doctor with a history of touting unproven treatments.
Uma Thurman reveals teen abortion in op-ed criticizing Texas law
"I can assure you that no one finds herself on that table on purpose."
"It's like she just vanished": Family of missing woman seeks new leads
The FBI is offering $10,000 for information about Johnson, who disappeared last November while traveling to a friend's house.
LGBT veterans discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" to get full benefits
"The trauma caused by the military's decades-long policy of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people cannot be undone in a few short months," the VA said.
September 17 declared "Nick Cordero Day" in NYC
Cordero died from COVID-19 in 2020 after months of complications.
Officials urge killing of invasive spotted lanternfly
Some think it's pretty, but the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species known for sucking the life out of trees and other plants,
Proposed law places $10K bounty on sexual abusers
Illinois' "TEXAS Act" would allow citizens to sue sexual abusers and those who cause unwanted pregnancies for $10,000 — the same amount Texas lets civilians seek in suits against people helping women get abortions.
Countries "nowhere near" climate change targets, watchdog says
Dramatic reductions in emissions would help prevent the world from drastically exceeding 1.5°C of global warming, but even the biggest countries are falling short.
White House offers Nicki Minaj a call about COVID-19 vaccine, official says
The Health Minister of Trinidad and Tobago said they found "absolutely no reported side effect or adverse event of testicular swelling" stemming from the COVID vaccine.
Simone Biles named to "Time 100" as she testifies about sexual abuse
Simone Biles was recognized as one of Time's most influential people of the year for being a "shining example" of strength.
Outcry after more than 1,400 dolphins killed in Faroe Islands
It was the largest killing of white-sided dolphins in Faroe Island history.