A Muslim man has made history after becoming the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California Legislature.
Why you should wear a face mask even if your state doesn’t require it
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Health experts have long argued that face masks are critical to slowing the spread of the coronavirus and ending the pandemic. But some elected officials and their constituents still refuse to wear them. Last week, ...
Bowling Green State University sophomore dies after drinking at fraternity event, family attorney says
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A Bowling Green State University (BGSU) sophomore died after drinking at a fraternity event, an attorney for his family said. Stone Foltz, 20, was given "a copious amount of alcohol," attorney Sean Alto told The Col...
New York state senate majority leader calls on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign
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State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins is now calling for the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who faces escalating pressure to step aside from members of his own party. The Democratic govern...
No ‘mass exodus’ in California during the pandemic, study finds
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No, Californians have not been packing up and leaving the Golden State en masse during the Covid-19 pandemic. That's despite some headlines and anecdotal claims to the contrary, according to a new study published Th...
Trump State Department official charged for attacking police in Capitol riot
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A former Trump State Department political appointee appeared in Washington, DC, federal court Friday after being charged for pushing against police in the Capitol building during the January 6 insurrection. Federico...
California to reserve 40% of vaccine doses for underserved communities
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California will set aside 40% of its vaccines for underserved communities in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus and hasten the reopening of the economy. The state has the most Covid-19 cases in the country....
With the clock ticking, Georgia lawmakers want the state to end daylight saving time
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Last week, Georgia's Senate passed a bill 46-7 that would end the state's observance of daylight saving time. If enacted. it would mean that Peach State residents would not longer need to prepare for "springing for...
Scientists have taken the first ever picture of a glow-in-the-dark shark
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Scientists have taken the first ever photos of a glow-in-the-dark shark producing its own light. The kitefin shark, Dalatias licha, is the world's largest known bioluminescent vertebrate, growing to nearly six feet ...
Tennessee is hoping to make Dolly Parton’s ‘Amazing Grace’ an official state song
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A bill in the Tennessee Legislature would officially make Dolly Parton's version of "Amazing Grace" the state hymn, adding to its 10 state songs. The bill was introduced earlier this month. State Rep. Mike Sparks a...
Louisiana ranks as the worst state for children during the Covid-19 pandemic, Save the Children says
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The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc for families across the US, as school closures and social distancing have made it difficult to provide for kids. But in Louisiana, families are faring worse than in an...
Multiple vehicle crash in Imperial County, California, leaves at least 12 dead
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A multiple vehicle crash in Imperial County, California, on Tuesday morning left at least 12 people dead, California Highway Patrol Officer Arturo Platero told CNN. A vehicle was traveling westbound on Norrish Road ...
A California doctor performed surgery during a Zoom court appearance
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A California doctor's trial was delayed after he appeared for a virtual court hearing while simultaneously conducting a surgery last Thursday. Dr. Scott Green, a plastic surgeon, showed up to his virtual Sacramento ...