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From Infrastructure To The Debt Limit, Negotiations In Congress Are On

House leaders are trying to pass a bipartisan infrastructure deal on Thursday. But that’s one piece of a larger legislative puzzle that could stymie the Democratic agenda in Congress.

Influential Organ Player Dr. Lonnie Smith Has Died At Age 79

Dr. Lonnie Smith, an influential American organ player and member of the George Benson quartet in the 1960s, died this week at the age of 79.

The Alleged Deceit Behind Ozy Media’s Public Meltdown

The media company Ozy seemed like a digital success story, but a New York Times column has raised questions about whether that’s a mirage created by a charismatic leader.

Wildlife Officials Take 23 Species Off The Endangered List Due To Extinction

Nearly two dozen species are being removed from the endangered species list because they are extinct. More than a million other species are at risk of extinction because of human activities.

A Deaf Man Who Couldn’t Hear Police Commands Was Tased And Spent 4 Months In Jail

Brady Mistic says in a federal lawsuit that police violated his civil rights by using unnecessary force during his arrest. Deaf in both ears, Mistic can’t read lips and communicates by sign language.

Questions Arise About Gov. Noem And The Early Retirement Of A South Dakota Official

After South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s daughter was denied a real estate appraiser’s license in the state, an official overseeing that program says she was forced into early retirement.

Lots Of People Say They’ll Quit Over Vaccine Mandates, But Research Shows Few Do

The answers workers give in national surveys differ from how people are actually behaving after mandates go into effect in their workplace.

Britney Spears Has A Chance To Be Free From Her Father Today. Here’s What To Know

Spears and her father have petitioned to end his conservatorship role. But there are a few ways the judge could rule, including denying their petitions, replacing him or terminating the arrangement.

Northern California Has Been Hit With A Startling Increase Of Wildfire Smoke

Northern California has seen dramatic increases in wildfire smoke in recent years. An investigation from the California Newsroom collaborative shows it is affecting rural schools in particular.

California’s Eviction Moratorium Ends On Thursday

The law has kept people from falling into homelessness during the pandemic. But many say rental assistance money has been hard to access.

Washington Spirit Coach Richie Burke Was Fired After An Investigation Into Abuse

The National Women’s Soccer League fired Burke after officials launched an investigation into allegations of harassment and a toxic work culture.

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