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U. S. to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil to Ease Energy Costs
The move is aimed at global energy markets, but also at voters who are coping with higher inflation and rising prices ahead of Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel.
Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty
The jury came back with its verdict after close to three-and-a-half days of deliberation.
UL Lafayette Has Greenhouse Gas Extension Service
It serves policy makers and people in industry and government.
Louisiana Seeks Takeover of Failing Insurers after Ida
The insolvency could cause thousands of Louisiana residents to get kicked off their insurance policies.
Sheriff: Baldwin Fired Prop Gun on Movie Set, Killing Woman
The Santa Fe New Mexican reported Baldwin was seen outside the sheriff’s office in tears but attempts to get comment were unsuccessful.
One Deputy Killed, Two Injured in Houston Bar Ambush
The deputies were working security jobs at the 45 Norte Sports Bar when two of them responded to a witness’ report of a suspected robbery
April Retrial Date for Man Who Killed ex-Saints Star Smith
A new trial date of April 4 has been set for the man who killed ex-NFL star Will Smith in New Orleans in 2016 following a confrontation over a traffic crash.
US Marks 20 Years Since 9/11, in Shadow of Afghan War’s End
Multiple events are planned across the country today.
Sweeping New Vaccine Mandates for 100 Million Americans
No testing opt-out is expected to be included for the executive branch requirement.
President Biden to Survey Ida’s Storm Damage in Louisiana on Friday
The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana on Friday to survey storm damage from Hurricane Ida.
‘As Long as it Takes': FEMA, Other Agencies Respond to Ida
President Joe Biden has spoken with officials in states pounded by Hurricane Ida, detailing the federal effort to survey the damage and ensure access to electricity, water, and cell phone service.
US Regulators Give Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
It's a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
States Banning Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights Probes
States that block school mask mandates could lose federal education funding.
US Health Officials Call for Booster Shots Against COVID-19
The plan calls for an extra dose eight months after people get their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
Chaos as Thousands Flee Afghanistan after Taliban Takeover
The Taliban swept into Kabul on Sunday after the president fled the country.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns
The resignation will be effective in fourteen days.
U. S. Added 943,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate at 5.4%
The number of people who reported they had jobs surged by 1 million, pushing the jobless rate down from 5.9% in June.
Senators Struggle to Amend, Finish $1T Infrastructure Bill
One of the amendments generating the most attention Thursday involved cryptocurrency.
New Laws Taking Effect Now Deal with Abortion, Policing & Marijuana
The new laws taking effect were passed in the regular legislative session that ended in June.
Biden to Allow Eviction Moratorium to Expire Saturday
Biden called on “Congress to extend the eviction moratorium to protect such vulnerable renters and their families without delay.”