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Published
October 5, 2021

Arizona ordered to stop using federal COVID money for anti-mask grants

The state is one of at least eight that have bans on mask requirements in public schools.
Published
October 5, 2021

Rich countries fall $10 billion short in climate finance pledges

They are seeking to reach or even exceed the $100 billion goal in 2022.
Published
October 5, 2021

Pence says media focus on deadly Capitol riot meant to ‘demean’ Trump supporters

His comments come despite being evacuated from the Senate chamber Jan. 6 amid threats to his life.
Published
October 5, 2021

Climate change killed 14% of the world’s coral reefs in a decade, study finds

Scientists blame rising sea surface temperatures for bleaching that has done the most harm.
Published
October 5, 2021

Missouri man executed for killing 3 workers in 1994 robbery

The state moves ahead despite his attorney's claims that doing so would violate the 8th Amendment, which prohibits executing intellectually disabled people.

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Published
October 5, 2021

Despite vaccines, school openings, some parents still agonize

Over 5.5 million children in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19 and millions of women have left the workforce over the burden of balancing child care and a job.
Published
October 5, 2021

Trump drops off Forbes 400 for first time in 25 years

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, with an estimated net worth of $177 billion, tops the list for the 4th year in a row.
Published
October 5, 2021

Report says 330,000 children victims of France’s Catholic Church sex abuse

The figure includes acts committed by some 3,000 priests and an unknown number of others over 70 years.
Published
October 5, 2021

Biden goes on the road to push his big plans as key to avoid ‘America’s decline’

Back in Washington, negotiations continue on a pair of bills to boost spending on safety net, health and environmental programs and infrastructure projects.
Published
October 5, 2021

Attorney general asks FBI to address ‘disturbing’ spike in threats against teachers, school boards

The National School Boards Association, a group representing school board members across the United States, has pleaded for federal assistance to help investigate and stop recent threats against educators.