President Joe Biden says that Champ, the older of the family’s two dogs, has died “peacefully at home.”
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Apathy greets Iran presidential vote dominated by hard-liner
Turnout has been estimated at just 44 percent, which would be the lowest since the revolution.
Tropical weather lashes Gulf Coast with brisk winds, rain
Coastal Louisiana and Mississippi are struck as a disorganized and unpredictable tropical weather system churns through the Gulf of Mexico.
Fierce Capitol attacks on police seen in newly released videos
Videos released under court order provide a chilling new look at the chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Federal holiday pressures companies to give Juneteenth off
More than 800 companies have publicly pledged to observe Juneteenth; others have promised to consider adding it to their calendars next year.
AstraZeneca, EU both claim a win in vaccine delivery tussle
The EU alleged that the coronavirus vaccine-maker was not producing shots for the 27-nation bloc fast enough.
Biden objects to raising gas tax to pay for infrastructure
The White House is making clear that President Joe Biden is opposed to letting the federal gasoline tax rise at the rate of inflation to help pay for an infrastructure package that a bipartisan group of 21 senators is trying to craft
Back to the bars: Many Americans resuming pre-virus activities
Still, 34% of Americans think restrictions in their area have been lifted too quickly and 40% say they’ll continue to wear masks when visiting indoor businesses.
Frank Bonner, Herb on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79
Frank Bonner played a brash salesman with a love of flashy plaid suits on the TV comedy.
Declaration of Juneteenth holiday sparks scramble in states
Congress and President Biden acted with unusual swiftness this week in approving Juneteenth as a national holiday