Blue Origin’s Bezos Reaches Space on First Passenger Flight
The founder of Blue Origin as well as Amazon on Tuesday will become the second billionaire to ride his own rocket.
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“Embarrassed Raccoon” Rescued From Home
The animal was caught on camera facepalming itself after getting trapped inside the house.
Robert E. Lee Statue Removed in Charlottesville
Its threatened removal became a rallying point for white supremacists and inspired their violent 2017 rally that left a woman dead and dozens injured.
Review Prompted By Building Collapse Closes Miami Courthouse
The Miami-Dade County Courthouse will begin undergoing repairs immediately because of safety concerns found during a review prompted by the deadly collapse of a nearby condominium building, officials said.
Trump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter and Google
In a twist of irony, Fox News streamed President Trump's announcement on Facebook.
St. Martinville Man Drowns at Destin Beach
The sheriff's office has not identified the victim.
U. S. Adds a Solid 850,000 Jobs as Economy Extends Its Gains
It's a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to fill open jobs.
U. S. Home Prices Jump at Fastest Pace in More Than 15 Years
Potential buyers bid up prices on a limited supply of available properties.
Miami-Area Condo Collapses; 1 Dead; Rescue Mission Underway
Some residents remain trapped in the rubble.
Face to Face: Biden, Putin Meet for Long-Anticipated Summit
It's a moment of consequential diplomacy at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an all-time low.
U.S. Economy Adds 559,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Down
The unemployment rate is down to 5.8 percent.