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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits National Guard troops deployed at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 29. The troops were deployed in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Under Austin's order, all military units are holding "stand downs" to discuss extremism in the ranks.

The Military Confronts Extremism, One Conversation At A Time

Every unit is holding a "stand down" to talk about extremism in the ranks. But the armed forces are still grappling with fundamental questions of how to define, identify and best deal with it.

A voter drops off her ballot for the U.S. presidential election in November, in Rollinsville, Colo. Colorado's voting laws got fresh attention this week after the MLB decided to move its All-Star game to the state to protest Georgia's new legislation.

Fact Check: How Colorado, Georgia Voting Laws Differ Despite Conservatives' Claims

Major League Baseball's All-Star Game is headed to Denver in protest of Georgia's new voting law, including changes to who can vote by mail. Georgia's governor called the move "hypocritical."

A coffin is buried at the Vila Formosa cemetery in Sao Paulo, Brazil, late last month. Brazil has been experiencing record numbers of coronavirus infections and COVID-19 deaths in recent weeks.

Brazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak

With less than two-thirds the population of the U.S., Brazil logged nearly 4,200 deaths on Tuesday amid reports that hospital ICUs are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases.

Nearly a third of adults in the U.S. have gotten at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine so far, but researchers warn that vaccine refusal may keep the country from reaching herd immunity.

Vaccine Refusal May Put Herd Immunity At Risk, Researchers Warn

One in four Americans say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say it could keep the nation from reaching a critical tipping point.

The European Union's drug regulator on Wednesday announced its findings into the possible connection between AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots.

EU Regulator: AstraZeneca Vaccine Effective; Blood Clots May Be A Rare Side Effect

The European Medicines Agency said Wednesday that blood clots should be listed as a possible but rare side effect of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, stressing the shot's benefits outweigh the risks.

Suspicious Fire Extinguished at Gas Station

Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire at an Evansville gas station. Firefighters were dispatched to the Huck’s convenience store at 2225…

Vaccination Clinic Underway at USI

USI students are rolling up their sleeves. The university’s Screaming Eagles Arena is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic through Friday.In a release,…

Four New COVID Deaths Added in Area; 30 New Infections in Vanderburgh

Four new COVID-19 related deaths are reported in southwest Indiana and western Kentucky. The Indiana Department of Health announced one new fatality in…

Voters stand in line to cast ballots Tuesday for Greenland's parliamentary elections at a polling station in the capital.

Opposition Wins Elections In Greenland, Casting Doubt On Future Of Rare-Earth Mine

At the center of Tuesday's election was a rare-earth mining project that has seen those favoring greater development square off against others who want more environmental safeguards.

Cannabis plants grow inside a medical marijuana dispensary in Richmond, Va., known as gLeaf. The Virginia Legislature voted to pass a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in the state.

Virginia 16th State To Legalize Recreational Pot, Latest To Emphasize 'Social Equity'

By July 1, Virginians will be able to possess small amounts of cannabis legally. It's the third state this year to legalize marijuana with a stated focus on reducing harm to communities of color.

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