New York’s voter approved switch to ranked-choice voting saw its first major legal challenge from City Council members.
Rudy Giuliani in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19
The president’s confidant became the latest White House official to contract the virus.
Roald Dahl’s family apologizes for author’s anti-Semitic comments
Thirty years after the famed author’s death, Dahl’s family offered a mea culpa for is controversial comments.
Captain charged with seaman’s manslaughter in California boat fire that killed 34
Over a year after a boat fire killed over 30 passengers, prosecutors charged the captain with criminal charges.
Hiker recounts seeing mysterious monolith removed from Utah desert site
A hiker recounted watching a group of mysterious men remove the weird, out of this world object out of the Utah desert.
New York City advises elderly to remain at home as COVID cases grow
New York’s coronavirus surge has now put elderly residents at risk, according to city officials.
Monolith discovered in Utah mysteriously disappears overnight, similar structure spotted in Romania
An out of this world mystery popped up in two conintents.
How state health departments might view Joe Biden’s COVID response plan
State leaders will need to work together with the president-elect if they want to turn the tide on the pandemic, according to experts.
Nonprofits struggle with challenges of rising hunger, COVID-19 restrictions during holidays
The pandemic has created a major problem for needy families looking to have a communal meal during the holidays.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-creator Pat Quinn dies at 37
The man responsible for the viral fundraising campaign died at the age of 37.
New Mississippi flag welcomed as step in reconciling state’s Confederate past
The new Mississippi state flag is the start of a movement to reconcile the state’s controversial history, according to experts.
Missouri lawmakers cancel COVID-19 special session after members contract virus
State leaders in Missouri had to put plans for approving COVID-19 relief on pause after its own members contracted the virus.
US coronavirus cases surpass 11 million as surge continues
The coronavirus pandemic continues to grow rapidly in the U.S.
Marijuana legalization successes pave way for national conversation on drug laws: Experts
Experts predict that this year’s passing of several marijuana ballot measures will sett off a domino effect across the country.
Openly bisexual, autistic candidate wins election for Pennsylvania House seat
Jessica Benham hopes her election win can inspire others in her community.
Religious leaders welcome Joe Biden’s election as 2nd Catholic to win presidency
Joe Biden’s election victory excited some of the country’s Catholic community.
Long lines, broken machines: Why voters should not be too worried about some poll site snafus
Election experts say voters should be cautious at the polls, and be on the lookout for common snafus.
San Francisco passes CAREN Act to criminalize phony 911 calls based on race
San Francisco is taking a stand against phony 911 calls used against minorities.
As cases increase, US coronavirus deaths surpass 225,000
The U.S. surpassed another grim milestone as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
NYPD officer suspended after promoting Trump on police loudspeaker
A police officer was under investigation after he was filmed violating NYPD guidelines.