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Tropical Storm Beta expected to slowly drift toward Texas coast; recovery from Sally continues
As Pensacola copes with effects of Sally, three storms are active in an exceptionally busy Atlantic hurricane season.
Derek Chauvin, former officer accused in George Floyd’s death, wants murder charges dismissed
Attorneys for Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis officer accused of killing George Floyd, have asked a judge to dismiss the murder charges against him.
Weakened Laura still carries a punch as it heads toward Atlantic Ocean
The remnants of Hurricane Laura continued to weaken Saturday but it may bring tornadoes to North Carolina and the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia region.
1 killed, 1 injured after car hits protesters on closed Seattle highway
Seattle has been the site of prolonged unrest following the May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which sparked nationwide protests
Princeton removes Woodrow Wilson’s name from school, citing his ‘racist thinking and policies’
Princeton’s board votes to remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from the school of public and international affairs. Students say it’s not enough.
Fact check: Ghana is not offering money, land to lure Black Americans
The African nation’s “Beyond the Return” program has several goals to entice investment and tourism, but it doesn’t give away land to Americans.
George Floyd live updates: Atlanta police chief resigns, town wants investigation after Black man found hanging from tree
President Donald Trump addressed a graduating class at West Point. More demonstrations planned around US. Live updates on George Floyd protests.
Unusual Mother’s Day weather: Polar vortex brings record cold temps, snow to the eastern US
Mother’s Day will bring Arctic blasts, wintry conditions and records low temperatures for two-thirds of the US. Meanwhile, a heat wave will hit Alaska
Where are you required to wear a face mask? More and more states, cities and towns making it a rule
A growing number of states, towns and cities are mandating that people wear face masks in public spaces. New York and Maryland just joined that list.