Virginia Governor Signs Law Abolishing The Death Penalty, A 1st In The South
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, signed a ban on the death penalty in that state Wednesday, joining 22 other states.
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Harris To Lead Biden Administration's Mexico And Central America Diplomatic Push
The move comes as a flood of migrants to the southern border has tested the Biden administration's handling of immigration issues.
Asian Grandmother Who Smacked Her Attacker With A Board Donates Nearly $1 Million
The money will be donated to help defuse racism against the Asian American community. Xiao Zhen Xie's grandson wrote, "She insists on making this decision saying this issue is bigger than Her."
The Future Of The Pandemic In The U.S.: Experts Look Ahead
Many public health experts are now increasingly optimistic about how the pandemic is playing out in the U.S. Here's what they say we can expect for the rest of 2021.
Equality Act Would Extend Civil Rights Laws To LGBTQ People Throughout U.S.
South Carolina is one of about two dozen states that have few or no statewide LGBTQ protections. The federal Equality Act would change that, but some in the state say the bill goes too far.
White House To Allow TV Camera On Tour Of Shelter For Teen Migrants
The facility being toured by White House officials and lawmakers is not one of the warehouse-like border facilities for adults, where hundreds of minors have been held longer than allowed by law.
We Need To Acknowledge The Tragedy, Feel The Grief, Boulder Mayor Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sam Weaver, mayor of Boulder, Colo., about the impact on his community of Monday's killings of 10 people at a supermarket. He says victim advocates are helping families.
Colorado City Of Boulder Is In Mourning After Gunman Kills 10 People
People are trying to come to grips with Monday's mass shooting at a grocery store. A 21-year-old man from suburban Denver has been charged with 10 counts of murder in the first degree.
Alaskan Woman Spends Last Months Of Pregnancy In Isolation To Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Women in Alaska's remote areas usually travel long distances to give birth, but the pandemic has made that difficult. Expectant mothers are spending the end of pregnancy alone in hospital-run housing.
Works By Thomas Edison, Kermit The Frog Inducted Into Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress chose 25 titles considered "audio treasures worthy of preservation" to join the National Recording Registry collection.