Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
After Recent Blows To The Voting Rights Act, Biden Is Pressured To Step In
President Biden and the White House have said they want to make a big push on voting rights — now that legislation has failed. But how much can the administration really do without Congress?
As U.S. Forces Leave Afghanistan, The Country's Future Hangs In The Balance
With little fanfare, the last major U.S. military base in Afghanistan has been handed over to the Afghans. With the departure from Bagram Air Field, a tiny U.S. force remains in the country.
Not Everyone, Or Every Dog, Has What It Takes To Pass The Police Academy
Fifty-four dogs, mostly German and Dutch shepherds, we're rejected from the police dog training program in China's Liaoning province for various reasons, including failure to bite on command.
Bill Would Give Minor League Baseball Teams Access To Financial Support
Among the businesses that the pandemic harmed were Minor League Baseball teams. The teams may get some economic relief, if a new bill in Congress gets through.
Thousands Of Homing Pigeons Go Missing During British Race
The racing pigeons went missing last month in Cambridgeshire, England, and watchers were stumped. Race officials think they might have been confused by wind or solar activity.
Indonesia Leads Southeast Asia In COVID-19 Cases And Deaths
Indonesia's president announced new measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 in his country. The new restrictions only apply to parts of the main island Java and the resort island of Bali.
The Vaccination Rate Against COVID-19 Varies From State To State
The nation as a whole fell short of President Biden's July Fourth vaccine goal — giving at least one shot to 70 percent of adults. Some states exceeded expectations, and others didn't come close.
News Brief: Florida Condo Demolition, Taliban Gain Ground, Camp For Billionaires
The partially collapsed condo in Surfside has been demolished. The Taliban advance across Afghanistan as U.S. forces leave the country. A look inside the conference for top media and tech moguls.
