The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse sparked scattered protests in major cities Friday night. What we know about the verdict, reaction.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
Booster access opens up as US braces for possible winter surge; CDC studies highlight COVID dangers during pregnancy: COVID-19 updates
Restrictions on who can get COVID-19 booster shots have been rolled back. Officials bracing for the possibility of a surge in cases over the winter.
‘Like I’d been hit with a sledgehammer’: Black officer files discrimination charge after police chief left KKK note on video
The complaint alleges officer Keith Pool suffered racist harassment since he started working at the Sheffield Lake Police Department in Ohio.
This nation is ‘sinking’ because of climate change. Residents are pleading for help.
Foreign Minister Simon Kofe pre-recorded the now viral speech to the UN COP26 climate summit to raise awareness of rising sea levels in Tuvalu.
Iowa breeder banned from selling dogs after 500 rescued amid ‘horrific’ conditions
The USDA has accused Daniel Gingerich of Seymour, Iowa, of violating the Animal Welfare Act at least 100 times in six months.
‘Perfect storm’ for wineries: Bottle shortage, other issues leave winemakers scrambling
Amid fires and drought, pandemic-era supply chain woes are taking aim at one of California’s most beloved exports: wine.
‘An act of hate’: Actor charged in connection with vandalism of George Floyd statue in New York City
Micah Beals, 37, was charged with criminal mischief for splashing gray paint on the statue in New York City.
A Chicago museum ‘fired’ its volunteers. Why diversity consultants say it was the right move.
The Art Institute of Chicago decided to dismantle its decades-old docent program, reigniting a national debate on equity at major U.S. museums.
Scorpios, you’re the worst at getting vaccinated. These are the zodiac signs doing it better.
Sorry, Scorpios. Data from Utah health officials apparently shows they’re the least likely astrological sign to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Texas abortion ban is back, for now. It’s ‘chaos’ for patients, advocates say.
Abortion providers and advocates say while they were bracing for the latest step in the abortion rights battle, the whiplash has devastating effects.