Officers, paramedics charged in Elijah McClain's 2019 death
A Colorado grand jury indicted three officers and two paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was put in a chokehold and injected with a powerful sedative.
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Mike Richards out as executive producer of 'Jeopardy!' after turbulent month
Mike Richards is out as executive producer of "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" just days after giving up the host gig. The news comes after a turbulent past month for "Jeopardy!"
Last US troops exit Afghanistan, ending America's longest war after 20 years
America's longest war has ended after 20 years. The last U.S. troops have departed Afghanistan, concluding a final, frantic airlift.
Mask bans in five states face federal civil rights inquiries from Education Department
The Education Department announced Monday that it's investigating five states with universal mask bans, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
EU takes US off safe travel list, backs tourist restrictions
The European Union has taken the U.S. off its safe travel list due to rising coronavirus infections and recommends reinstating restrictions on U.S. travelers.
Ida knocks out power to entire city of New Orleans, officials say
Hurricane Ida knocked out power to the entire city of New Orleans, hours after blasting ashore as one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S.
Update: Hurricane Ida strikes Louisiana; New Orleans hunkers down
Hurricane Ida is blasting the Louisiana coast, with the eye of one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S. coming ashore with violent winds of 150 mph. Track the storm here.
Actor Ed Asner, TV's blustery Lou Grant, dies at 91
Emmy-winner Ed Asner, best known for playing TV’s blustery boss Lou Grant in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' has died at 91.
Afghanistan update: US says drone kills suicide bombers targeting Kabul airport
An Afghan police chief says a rocket has struck a neighborhood northwest of Kabul's international airport amid the U.S. evacuation there, killing a child.
Biden warns attack 'highly likely' over next 24 to 36 hours as military begins final pullout
On alert for more terrorist attacks, the U.S. military has begun its final withdrawal from Afghanistan. The remains of the 13 U.S. troops killed Thursday are on their way home.
Fed plans to slow aid for economy, dial back ultra-low-rate policies this year
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signals the Fed will start dialing back its ultra-low-rate policies this year as long as hiring continues to improve.
Biden vows to finish evacuations, avenge deaths in Kabul: 'We will hunt you down and make you pay'
An Afghan official says at least 60 Afghans were killed and another 143 were wounded in the attack outside Kabul airport. U.S. officials say 12 military service members were also killed.
Update: 2 suicide attacks outside Kabul airport; US believes IS group responsible
A U.S. official says the complex attack outside Kabul airport is "definitely believed" to have been carried out by the Islamic State group.
New NY governor adds 12,000 deaths not counted by Cuomo to publicized COVID tally
Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledges nearly 12,000 more COVID-19 fatalities in New York than publicized by Cuomo administration.
US House passes bill bolstering landmark voting rights law; Senate GOP expected to block
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill strengthening a landmark civil rights-era voting rights law. Senate Republicans intend to block it.
Biden decides to stick with Aug. 31 final pullout from Kabul
President Joe Biden has decided not to extend his Aug. 31 deadline for completing the U.S.-led evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies from Afghanistan.
Update: Taliban says 'no extensions' to Aug. 31 deadline of US evacuations in Afghanistan
CIA Director William Burns secretly swooped into Kabul on Monday to meet with the Taliban's top political leader as evacuations surge. Here's the latest from Afghanistan.
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots. Here's what it means.
Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island
Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in Rhode Island Sunday, packing heavy winds and drenching rains as it began lashing the northeastern U.S. coastline.
Henri strengthens to hurricane as it nears Northeast
Henri is now a hurricane. The National Hurricane Center issued an advisory Saturday upgrading it to a hurricane as it barrels toward the Northeast.
