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Western farmers fight for fairness, businesses amid drought 'like Hurricane Katrina'
As the western United States continues to face a months-long bout with extreme drought, American farmers are feeling catastrophic effects to their livelihoods. Ron Gibson manages 1,500 head of cattle in Northern Utah but may soon lack the resources... >>>
New York AG could try to sue gun manufacturers under new law
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York can try to sue gun manufacturers over harm caused by their products under legislation that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed Tuesday. The new law comes at a time when New York City in particular is facing a rise in shootings.... >>>
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declares gun violence emergency in his state
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he had signed an executive order declaring a gun violence emergency and told an audience in New York City he was going to sign legislation that allows for civil lawsuits against gun manufacturers,... >>>
Texas police say 'puppy snatchers' took a $11,500 French bulldog from a pet store before being caught
Two women are facing felony charges in Texas after allegedly attempting to steal a puppy worth over $11,000.The women are accused of snatching the dog from the Petland Woodlands pet store on Monday in the city located north of Houston, according... >>>
The problem with a ticker-tape parade for New York's Covid heroes (opinion)
A collective salute to our essential workers is well deserved and likely even cathartic, writes Jill Filipovic. But it's not enough for so many of these workers who can't afford to even live in this city. How about well-paying jobs, expanded >>>
EXPLAINER: Absentees solidify win for Adams in NY mayor race
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press declared Eric Adams the winner of the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City Tuesday after nearly all absentee ballots were counted, leaving no path for his closest competitors to catch him. The Brooklyn >>>
Capitol riot 6 months later: FBI releases 11 new videos of wanted suspects
The FBI on Tuesday released 11 additional videos of suspects from the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riots, six months after they transpired. The individuals in question are seen assaulting law enforcement officers as rioters breached the Capitol. The agency... >>>
Former Afghan interpreter fights to stay in US
When Zalmay Niazy was a 9-year-old boy in Afghanistan, he said, he was playing with some friends one day when a group of Taliban rode into town and demanded that he bring them some bread -- or else his family would be harmed. © CNN Terrified, he ran >>>
Virginia's Loudoun County school board takes Tanner Cross appeal to state Supreme Court
The school board of Virginia’s Loudoun County has appealed a lower-court injunction that forced the district to reinstate a gym teacher who was suspended after voicing his opposition to a transgender policy change during a public meeting on the... >>>
Delta variant makes up more than half of Covid cases in U.S., CDC says
The sharp jump underscores the extent to which the Delta variant has spread throughout the country and raises questions about how the Biden administration plans to contain it at the national level. The Delta strain represented more than 80 percent... >>>
Cool Response: Chiellini hugs Alba in front of penalty shooting - that was apparently a reason
Giorgio Chiellini, captain of Italian national team, before the draw for penalties in the semi-final against Spain suddenly hugs Jordi Alba - what a great gesture. And she apparently had a reason. © Getty Images / Matt Dunham The Spanish captain... >>>
New operator chosen for NYC ice rink formerly run by Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A consortium of businesses and nonprofits will run Central Park's Wollman rink, one of four recreational concessions that were operated by Donald Trump's company until the city canceled its contracts with the former... >>>
New York Governor Cuomo Says More People Are Dying of Gun Violence Than COVID-19
The governor issued an executive order that makes New York the first state in the U.S. to declare a disaster emergency on gun violence. Gun violence is a public health crisis, and we must treat it like one.This declaration will allow us to give this >>>
Adventureland Park Ordered to Cease Operating Raging River Ride After Death of 11-Year-Old
A family was trapped by a ride's seat belts when the boat carrying them flipped over. One boy died and his brother is in the hospital in critical condition.The Jaramillo family was trapped by the seatbelts of their ride when it flipped over.... >>>
What lessons can Canada teach America about deadly gun violence?
As Americans across the country celebrated the nation's independence and its freedom from the apparent worst of the coronavirus pandemic, an epidemic of a different kind remained on familiar display: the surge in shootings. © CNN Canadian law... >>>
