The Interior Department is giving 24 states a total of $560 million to start cleaning high-priority derelict oil and gas wells abandoned on state and private land.
Author: Associated Press
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Kansas recount confirms results in favor of abortion rights
A decisive statewide vote in favor of abortion rights in traditionally conservative Kansas was confirmed with a partial hand recount, with fewer than 100 votes changing after the last county reported results Sunday.
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Texas murder trial in pro cyclist’s killing may be delayed
The trial in Texas likely will be delayed from its scheduled October start because defense lawyers have filed a flurry of motions that require consideration.
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Student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden
Biden is also extending a pause on federal student loan payments for what he called the “final time” through the end of 2022.
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Experts: Force appears excessive in Arkansas beating video
The attorney for a man seen on video being punched and kneed by Arkansas officers said that the violent arrest is part of an alleged pattern of excessive force by a sheriff’s deputy, and policing experts said some of the blows appeared to be unjustified or even criminal.
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Student loan help for millions coming after delay
President Joe Biden is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January.
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Vacation towns limit short-term rentals amid housing crises
Vacation towns across the country are facing a housing crisis and grappling with how to regulate the short-term rental industry.
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Former Twitter security chief files whistleblower complaints
A former head of security at Twitter has filed whistleblower complaints with U.S. officials, alleging that the company misled regulators about its cybersecurity defenses and its problems with fake accounts.
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Anthony Fauci to step down after decades as top U.S. infection expert
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is leaving the federal government in December.
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Don’t dawdle with latest iPhone update; here’s why and how to update
Without the latest update, a hacker could wrest total control of Apple devices, allowing the intruder to impersonate the true owner and run any software in their name.
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Walmart expands abortion coverage for employees
Walmart is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue for months following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
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Police: Man tried to buy body parts from Arkansas woman on Facebook
A Pennsylvania man was charged with abuse of a corpse, receiving stolen property and other charges after police say he allegedly tried to buy stolen human remains from an Arkansas woman for possible resale on Facebook.
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CVS, Walgreens, Walmart ordered to pay $650 million in lawsuit over opioid sales
A federal judge has awarded $650 million in damages to two counties that won a landmark lawsuit against national pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, claiming the way they distributed opioids to customers caused severe harm to communities.
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Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda.
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NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day this year
The NBA is hoping teams use Nov. 7 as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.