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First Muslim Woman Is Elected to the Virginia Legislature
Ghazala Hashmi was on her way to work one winter morning in 2017 when she heard news on the radio that left her in a panic: President Donald Trump’s order banning refugees from certain Muslim countries was making headlines, and she was concerned about the possibility of a Muslim registry being created in the United States.
'Walmart Feels Like Home Now' for These Fire Evacuees
The evacuation order came in the middle of the night. Across a fire-torn region of Northern California, families packed up, got in their cars and drove into the darkness. They did not know when — or if — they would be able to return home. But they knew where to go: Walmart.
Should You Wear a Face Mask for Wildfire Smoke?
With wildfires raging up and down the state of California on Monday, smoke filled the air in many places, ash fell from the sky, and residents were once again left to wonder whether the air they were breathing was safe.
Imelda's Toll in Texas: Flooding, Deaths and Fears About a Bridge
As the remnants of the former Tropical Storm Imelda moved north on Friday, residents in southeast Texas were assessing the damage from a storm that unexpectedly brought an onslaught of rain and flooding and became one the top 10 wettest storms in U.S. history.
Judge Reinstates Nationwide Injunction on Trump Asylum Rule
A federal judge on Monday issued a nationwide order barring a Trump administration policy that denies asylum to migrants crossing the border unless they have already tried and failed to obtain asylum in another country along the way, a rule that effectively bans claims for most Central Americans fleeing persecution and poverty.
A Senator's Lake House vs. a Town Fighting Flooding
MIAMI, Okla. — On the shimmering waters of Grand Lake, a popular vacation spot in northeastern Oklahoma, families have spent the summer splashing around in boats, fishing for the lake’s famous bass and enjoying weekend getaways at upscale waterfront homes.
They Died Shielding Their Baby in El Paso. Their Family's Anguish Was Only Beginning.
EL PASO, Texas — She was a young mother, busy juggling family dinners, cheerleading practices and trips to the park with her three small children.
2 Killed After 'Disgruntled' Employee Opens Fire at Walmart in Mississippi, Officials Say
A disgruntled employee walked into a Walmart in Mississippi on Tuesday and opened fire on his supervisors, killing two people in an early-morning attack that ended in a shootout in the store’s parking lot, officials said. The gunman and a police officer were also injured, according to authorities.Shooting at Walmart in Mississippi Kills 2
A disgruntled former employee walked into a Walmart in Mississippi on Tuesday and opened fire on supervisors, killing two people in an early-morning attack that ended in a shootout in the store’s parking lot, officials said. The gunman and a police officer were also injured, according to authorities.Charging Bison at Yellowstone Throws Girl, 9, in the Air
A bull bison roaming Yellowstone National Park injured a 9-year-old girl this week, charging at her as she tried to run away and head-butting her into the air, according to park officials and a video posted on social media.Gun Ownership Rates Tied to Domestic Homicides, but Not Other Killings, Study Finds
A new study has found that a higher rate of firearm ownership is associated with a higher rate of domestic violence homicide in the United States, but that the same does not hold true for other kinds of gun homicide.
U.S. Couple Sues State Dept. Over Policy Denying Their Baby Citizenship
This summer, James Derek Mize and his husband, Jonathan Gregg, celebrated their daughter’s first birthday at home in Atlanta with a party that coincided with WorldPride.U.S. Couple Sues State Dept. Over Policy Denying Their Baby Citizenship
This summer, James Derek Mize and his husband, Jonathan Gregg, celebrated their daughter’s first birthday at home in Atlanta with a party that coincided with WorldPride. Dressed in a rainbow outfit, the birthday girl, Simone, did what toddlers are bound to do: Took a fleeting glance at her presents and instead found delight in her favorite “toy,” an outdoor water hose.
Gun Ownership Rates Tied to Domestic Homicides, but Not Other Killings, Study Finds
A new study has found that a higher rate of firearm ownership is associated with a higher rate of domestic violence homicide in the United States, but that the same does not hold true for other kinds of gun homicide.
Gun Ownership Rates Tied to Domestic Homicides, but Not Other Killings, Study Finds
A new study has found that a higher rate of firearm ownership is associated with a higher rate of domestic violence homicide in the United States, but that the same does not hold true for other kinds of gun homicide.
Gun Ownership Rates Tied to Domestic Homicides, but Not Other Killings, Study Finds
A new study has found that a higher rate of firearm ownership is associated with a higher rate of domestic violence homicide in the United States, but that the same does not hold true for other kinds of gun homicide.NASA Practices Space Gardening to Pack Lunchboxes for Mars
Ham salad from a tube. Apricot cereal cubes. Thermostabilized Cheddar cheese spread.
Morehouse College Investigates Sexual Misconduct After Students' Videos
The first video detailing allegations of sexual misconduct came with a plea: “Please get Morehouse’s attention.”
Morehouse College Investigates Sexual Misconduct After Students' Videos
The first video detailing allegations of sexual misconduct came with a plea: “Please get Morehouse’s attention.”
Clown Giving Kids Candy From Car Meant Well, Police Tell a Relieved Town
First came the man in a clown costume.
