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'Today is a monumental day in the course of this pandemic'

'It's really cool knowing it could be a big tree in like a thousand years'

Results from the ballot questions are expected Tuesday night

The so-called mom influencers that brands choose to advertise their products have, until recently, also been mostly white

Exemption decisions for medical, religious and administrative reasons will be made by unit commanders around the world

The metaphors were dramatic and mixed at the start of the talks, known as COP26

The justices will hear a separate challenge to those decisions in a case over Mississippi's ban on abortion after 15 weeks. Those arguments are set for Dec. 1.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's current term expires in early February, although Biden is expected to offer Powell a second term

Though Rittenhouse and all three men he shot are White, many people saw racism at the heart of Kenosha

The G-20 countries represent more than three-quarters of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and summit host Italy and Britain had looked for more ambitious targets to come out of Rome

Here's a look at what inspired some US-based artists to contribute to the growing collection of memorials

The move by the Group of 20 summit in Rome was hailed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen as benefiting American businesses and workers.

Dictionary adds hundreds of new words

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 35 percent of Americans plan to hand out candy

The British prime minister has one big goal at the G-20 gathering: to persuade the leaders of the world’s biggest economies to put their money where their mouth is at the UN climate summit

The news from around the world for Friday

The crime of forcible touching is punishable in New York by up to year in jail and up to three years probation, with discretion for the court to impose lesser penalties including no jail time.

'It will fundamentally change the lives of millions of people for the better,' he said about the package

'They can't walk away from the social network with a new corporate name and talk of a future metaverse'

The news from around the world for Thursday

The president's signature package of social service and climate change proposals in the balance, Biden could yet visit Capitol Hill before traveling abroad Thursday

'I’m not a problem. I’m a human being. That’s the point'

Leaked Facebook documents provide a first-hand look at how Trump’s social media posts ignited more anger in an already deeply divided country

The news from around the world for Wednesday

Industry groups and Republicans in Congress have long viewed the Endangered Species Act as an impediment to economic development

Because of bottlenecks in the global supply chain, many stores are scrambling to try to get all the inventory they can ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season

Some courts are still functioning entirely virtually. Others are back in person. And many are allowing only limited public access

The news from around the world for Tuesday

The company's latest show of financial strength followed an avalanche of reports on the Facebook Papers

EXPLAINER: The move comes after months of mounting tensions between the military and civilian authorities

There are some troubling indicators, including the onset of cold weather, which sends people indoors, where the virus can more easily spread

The news from around the world for Monday

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she expected an agreement on a framework by week's end

While some students can keep up with school remotely during quarantines, others receive little to no instruction, or they lack internet or devices to connect

A common thread among the Republican proposals is toughening voter identification requirements, both for in-person and mail voting

Details of the movie set shooting at the New Mexico ranch were included in a search warrant application filed by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office

'We are not going to let them get away with just talking and not doing anything and pretending the situation is under control'

It's nearly 91 percent effective in 5-to 11-year olds

Runoff from the mountains is getting smaller, mostly because it's getting hotter and drier, not just because it's raining less

Millions more Americans are closer to getting a COVID-19 booste

The discovery of the remains concluded a massive search involving federal, state and local law enforcement that began shortly after Gabby Laundrie disappeared

Lawmakers on the investigating committee say they will move swiftly and forcefully to punish anyone who won’t cooperate with the probe

The news from around the world for Thursday

'I like funny jokes, and transphobia is not a joke'

The NFL would admit no wrongdoing under terms of the new settlement.

'Rising temperatures are having consequences'

White House officials declined to discuss when the rule will be published or go into details on when businesses will have to comply

The academy’s initiative was created in partnership with several groups

US sports have successfully forced more athletes and staff to get vaccinated than many other industries

The news from around the world for Tuesday