
Alabama death row inmate asks appeals court to block this week's scheduled execution
An Alabama death row inmate has asked a federal appeals court to stop his execution scheduled for this week, arguing the state hasn't made sufficient changes to its capital punishment system after problems relating to several other scheduled lethal injections prompted a three-month pause on executions.
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China's ancient Silk Road murals face a new threat -- climate change
Ancient Buddhist murals and statues in caves along China's Silk Road are under "direct threat" from extreme rainfall brought by climate change, researchers have found.
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Illinois Supreme Court upholds law eliminating cash bail
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's historic move to ban cash bail is constitutional, overturning a lower court decision.
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At least 1 person was treated for 'heat-related discomfort' in a plane at a Las Vegas airport
First responders treated at least one person for "heat-related discomfort" in a Delta Airlines flight that experienced "uncomfortable temperatures inside the cabin" at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport Monday, the airline said.
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DeSantis defends Pentagon proposal purging 'woke' policy from military
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his Pentagon plan in an exclusive interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, which would address recruiting woes by stripping the military of so-called "woke" policy.
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Private equity firm One Equity investigated by SEC - WSJ
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating private equity firm One Equity over communications with investors, the
1970-01-01 08:00

Republican Navy veteran Hung Cao launches challenge to Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine
Navy veteran Hung Cao, a Republican who lost a closer-than-expected race for a US House seat in Virginia last year, formally announced a challenge to Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine on Tuesday.
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Rescue crews continue search for 2 children swept away by Pennsylvania floodwater that killed their mother
Crews in Pennsylvania are still searching for two children who were swept away over the weekend by turbulent floodwaters that killed their mother as a violent storm slammed the region.
1970-01-01 08:00

Louisiana legislature overrides governor's veto of ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Louisiana's legislature utilized its Republican supermajority Tuesday to enact a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors, overriding its Democratic governor who had vetoed the bill.
1970-01-01 08:00

Senate votes to advance national defense bill
The Senate voted Tuesday evening to advance a critical national defense bill nearer to a final passage vote, moving one step closer to a showdown with the House over the must-pass legislation.
1970-01-01 08:00

LeSean McCoy: Daniel Jones Isn't a Condo, He's Like a Garage
LeSean McCoy had an interesting description for Daniel Jones.
1970-01-01 08:00

Rachel Zegler wants to be left out of 'nonsensical discourse' related to her 'Snow White' casting
Rachel Zegler is, yet again, addressing criticism related to casting decisions on Disney Studios' upcoming live-action remake of its 1937 animated classic "Snow White," in which she stars as the titular heroine.
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