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Anti-Columbus Sentiment Rocks Ohio City Named After The Explorer

Statues of Christopher Columbus are being dismantled, torn down or removed in cities across the country. That's the case in a city that's named after him.

Biden Calls Republican Efforts To Restrict Voting 'Authoritarian' In Speech

President Biden delivered a speech on voting rights Monday, calling Republican efforts to restrict voting "authoritarian" and blasting former President Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election.

Why People Call Shohei Ohtani A 'Once In A Century' Baseball Player

Major League Baseball's All-Star game is tonight and one of the biggest stars this season is Japan's Shohei Ohtani. He's a dominant pitcher and hitter — leading the league in home runs.

<em>Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness,</em> Kristen Radtke

Loneliness Is A Communal Experience In 'Seek You'

Kristen Radtke's Seek You looks at isolation as a problem — and investigates where it comes from, how it shapes us, and why we should battle against it.

Senate Budget Committee Chair Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York walk out of a budget resolution meeting at the Capitol on Monday.

As Democrats look to cut their spending bill, here's a reminder of where they started

The party laid out bold priorities this summer, including major investments in climate initiatives, health care and the child tax credit. But it's become clear that some cuts will have to happen.

A woman drives through floodwater during heavy rainfall in Miami. A new study predicts that high-tide flooding in coastal areas could increase in frequency because of climate change and the lunar cycle in the mid-2030's.

A Study Predicts Record Flooding In The 2030s, And It's Partly Because Of The Moon

Researchers say high tide flooding in U.S. coastal regions will become more frequent in the mid-2030s because of climate change, amplified by a routine wobble in the moon's orbit.

Sharon Rivera adjusts flowers at the grave of her daughter, Victoria, at Calvary Cemetery in New York last Mother's Day. Victoria died of a drug overdose in 2019, when she was 21. According to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdose deaths soared to a record of more than 93,000 last year.

Drug Overdoses Killed A Record Number Of Americans In 2020, Jumping By Nearly 30%

More than 93,000 people died of a drug overdose in the U.S. last year, according to new CDC data. Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids accounted primarily for the rise, which the pandemic exacerbated.

A Spicey British Invasion Began 20 Years Ago This Week

Renee Montagne and David Greene remember when the Spice Girls released their debut single in Europe. Scary, Posh, Baby, Sporty and Ginger would soon spice up the American music industry.

Superorganism: Tiny Desk Concert

The multinational band of theatrically fun and talented musicians in Superorganism mix melody and mischievous with almost Seussian folly.

Britney Spears, seen here at an awards event in April 2018, has renewed the debate over conservatorships, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressing support for the pop star.

A Republican And Democrat Have Come Together To #FreeBritney

Reps. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced legislation to give further protections to people under guardianship and conservatorship.

Blue Man Group: Tiny Desk Concert

The world-famous entertainers retrofitted their custom-made instruments, confetti cannons, and streamers to fit our Tiny Desk.

Pardon and Parole Board members have drastically increased the number of recommendations for commutations and paroles in the last year.

Oklahoma Pardon And Parole Board Votes To Hold Enhanced Second Commutation Hearing In Julius Jones Case

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted Monday to give death row prisoner Julius Jones a longer second stage commutation hearing to better understand the details of his case.

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