Connecticut became the 19th state to legalize the recreational use marijuana Tuesday, which is still an illegal drug under federal law.
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3 killed in Denver-area shooting, including a police officer and suspect, authorities say
Three people, including a police officer, were killed in a Denver suburb Monday, the latest high-profile shooting in Colorado this year.
North American borders to remain closed through July; delta variant poised to surge among American unvaccinated: Live COVID-19 updates
Afghanistan’s is racing to ramp up supplies of oxygen as a deadly third surge of COVID-19 worsens. Latest COVID news.
‘Tragic accident’: Deadly Pride parade crash in Florida appears unintentional, officials say
A member of a men’s chorus group unintentionally slammed into fellow chorists at the start of a Pride parade near Fort Lauderdale, officials say.
LGBTQ students need inclusive sex ed – but less than 10% in US are receiving it, report says
A new report released by a group of LGBTQ student organizations suggests the urgency for inclusive sex education is greater than ever.
Michigan to lift restrictions next week; US embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid case surge: Latest COVID-19 updates
Michigan is lifting indoor restrictions and mask requirements. The US embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid case surge. Latest COVID-19 updates.
Nevada, Illinois introduce lottos to incentivize vaccinations: Latest COVID-19 updates
Approximately 44% of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated, and about 53% has received at least one dose, according to the CDC.
‘Abnormal’ temperatures bake Arizona, California, Western US in triple digits. Expect to see more heat waves in the future.
The persistent heat wave felt across the West in Arizona, California and other states isn’t going away anytime soon.
‘Abnormal’ temperatures bake Arizona, California, Western US in triple digits. Expect more heat waves in the future, experts warn.
The persistent heat wave felt across the West in Arizona, California and other states isn’t going away anytime soon.
‘You do not want to ignore the potential for harm’: Heat wave smashes records in the West, fuels dangerous wildfires
More than 50 million people across eight are under heat warnings and watches on Tuesday as the National Weather Service urged people to stay indoors.