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Austin: US adds 500 troops in Germany, despite Trump pledge

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday that he is expanding the U.S. military presence in Germany by 500 troops … Continue Reading

Stone Mountain Park denies permit for Confederate event

The Stone Mountain Memorial Association has denied a gathering permit from the Sons of Confederate Veterans… Continue Reading

Nielsen, networks clash on stats showing fewer viewers

People have been stuck at home for a year due to COVID-19 restrictions, with movie theaters closed, concert venues closed, restaurants closed, sports attendance restricted — yet television viewing is down… Continue Reading

16 states back Alabama’s challenge to Census privacy tool

Sixteen other states are backing Alabama’s challenge to a statistical method the U.S. Census Bureau is using for the first time to protect the privacy of people who participated in the 2020 census… Continue Reading

US agency says women can get abortion pill via telemedicine

Women seeking an abortion pill will not be required to visit a doctor’s office or clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials said … Continue Reading

Biden, lawmakers pay tribute to slain Capitol Police officer

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans was lauded for his dedication to country, love for his job and for a mischievous sense of humor… Continue Reading

Virginia also halting J&J vaccine over clot reports

Virginia is ceasing the use of all Johnson & Johnson vaccines while the federal government investigates rare reports of potentially dangerous blood clots among recipients of the vaccine… Continue Reading

Minnesota police chief, officer quit after Black driver’s death

Officer Kim Potter and Police Chief Tim Gannon both resigned two days after the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center.… Continue Reading

Defense begins case in ex-cop’s trial over Floyd’s death

The defense began its case Tuesday at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin, seizing on a 2019 confrontation between police and George Floyd… Continue Reading