Postal Service Delivered Vast Majority Of Mail Ballots On Time, Report Finds
The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General found election mail was delivered on time at a higher rate than regular first-class mail.
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Man Sentenced In 2016 Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire In Oakland, Calif., That Killed 36
Derick Almena has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, but with time served and credit for good behavior will serve only 18 months at his home.
Workers Are Moving First, Asking Questions Later. What Happens When Offices Reopen?
As the pandemic stretched on, some employees moved hundreds of miles from the offices they're supposed to return to once it's safe. Will their bosses really make them come back?
Judge Rejects 'QAnon Shaman's' Bid For Pretrial Release From Jail
Jacob Chansley, one of the most recognizable people who stormed the U.S. Capitol, will remain in jail ahead of his trial for charges related to the Jan. 6 riot.
Georgia Elections Official Responds To Bills That Would Make Voting Harder
Gabriel Sterling, of the Georgia secretary of state's office, says some proposed restrictions on voting go too far. But he defends others as potentially being helpful to elections administrators.
Protected Status Extension Applies To More Than 300,000 Venezuelans
The Biden administration's decision to grant temporary protected status to Venezuelans in the U.S. was applauded in South Florida. That region is home to thousands who fled their home country.
Cloning Of Ferret Could Help Prevent Other Animals' Extinction
In Colorado, scientists have cloned the first endangered species native to North America: a black-footed ferret. They hope their new technology might help keep other species from going extinct.
South Dakota Passes Bill Restricting Transgender Girls From Sports Teams
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, says she is excited to sign a bill that lawmakers have passed that bans transgender girls from sports teams of their gender identity.
Congress Approved Rental Aid — But It'll Be Hard To Get It To Many Who Need It Most
Congress approved $25 billion in emergency rental assistance to keep people housed during the pandemic. States are struggling to get the money out to those who need it.
Jury Selection For Chauvin Trial Delayed
Jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial is delayed as there is an effort to get clarity on the potential of a third-degree murder charge.