Civil rights leaders called the guilty verdict in the Georgia trial “long overdue” but decried the country’s “deeply engrained” racist ideologies.
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Will Americans need another booster shot in the future? Dr. Fauci isn’t sure: COVID-19 updates
‘We have the tools’ to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC director says. But no one knows yet whether more boosters will be necessary. Latest news.
The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, explained: ‘If you believe him when he says self-defense, then you have to acquit him’
Why did jurors acquit Kyle Rittenhouse on all charges? “If you’ve got them convinced of self-defense, that’s it,” one legal expert told USA TODAY.
6 teens hospitalized after drive-by shooting at Colorado park: ‘Enough is enough,’ police chief says
The victims, ranging in age from 14 to 18, are all students at Aurora Central High School in the Denver suburb of Aurora.
Kyle Rittenhouse judge has gotten his share of criticism. Can a judge be removed from a case? Not likely.
The judge in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial has been under fire for multiple reasons. Here’s why getting him removed is near impossible.
Vaccine misinformation widely believed, polling shows; Pfizer requests boosters for all US adults: COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration wants the vaccine mandate for private employers to stay in place while challenges play out in court. More COVID-19 updates.
New infections drop more than 50% nationwide; FDA panel OKs Pfizer vaccine for kids, who are increasingly infected: COVID-19 updates
Cases are down in every region – the South, in the Mid-Atlantic, most of New England, the Midwest, the West. Latest COVID-19 news.
‘Where are we headed?’: Portland’s record-setting year for murder fuels search for answers
Crime is up all over the country. But it’s particularly staggering in Portland, Oregon, which has broken a 34-year-old record for homicides.
Will holiday mail be on time? Why is mail getting more expensive? Your USPS questions, answered
USPS changes start in October, including slower shipping times and price increases. Here’s how it all breaks down.
USPS mail delivery is about to get permanently slower and temporarily more expensive
The Postal Service is also temporarily increasing prices for all commercial and retail domestic packages for the holiday season, beginning Oct. 3.