A Florida sinkhole that fatally engulfed a man in 2013 has reopened for a third time near Tampa, but poses no threat to people, officials said.
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Biden: Putin already lost war, how it ends up to him
US President Joe Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin has “already lost war” with Ukraine and how it ends will depend on Putin. (July 13)
US air quality index: See maps of AQI in New York, DC, across the country
Air quality has been a hot button issue across the US this summer. Here’s a look at the air quality in New York, DC and across the country.
Deadly sinkhole reopens for a third time after fatally swallowing man
A deadly sinkhole that swallowed a man in 2013 has reopened for a third time, officials say it is now harmless to people and property.
First OTC birth control pill gets FDA approval
U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, which will let women and girls buy contraceptive medication from the same aisle as aspirin and eyedrops. Drugmaker Perrigo said the FDA cleared its Opill to be sold. (Jul 13) (…
A little-known but efficient way to heat your home
A major push is now underway to get people to consider geothermal heat pumps because they use far less electricity than other heating and cooling methods. (July xx) (AP Video by: Mary Conlon. Produced by: Teresa de Miguel)
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Racist roots: How Confederate migration spread white supremacy in the West
A study finds that places where white Southerns settled after the Civil War had more racism directed at Blacks even into the 21st century.
Two firefighters shot in Birmingham, Alabama
Two Alabama firefighters were shot on Wednesday while on duty at a fire station. Investigators believe the firefighters in Birmingham were targeted, though they do not have an exact motive. (July 13)
Russian drone strike hits Kyiv
Russian forces have unleashed a barrage of self-exploding drones, damaging buildings in the Ukrainian capital. (July 13) (AP video/Felipe Dana)
Homeless World Cup international soccer tournament kicks off in the U.S for the first time
Created twenty years ago, the Homeless World Cup is being held this week in the U.S. for the first time. Players from around the world who are experiencing homelessness or have recently been homeless take part in the street-style soccer tournament. (Ju…