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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.

Bill Mandating Teachers Annually Opt In For Union Membership Heads To Governor

The Indiana House made a final vote of approval Tuesday on legislation directed at the Indiana State Teachers Association. Now, with a stroke of the…

Missouri state lawmakers are debating whether to fund an expansion of Medicaid that would bring health coverage to 275,000 more people in the state. The expansion was enshrined in a constitutional amendment approved by voters.

Missouri Legislature Tries To Back Out Of Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansion

Missouri Republicans are trying to avoid funding an expansion that would give 275,000 people health insurance. Democrats argue they are pushing ideology over the will of the people.

The Biden administration has struggled to house young migrants at Customs and Border Protection facilities like this one in Donna, Texas.

Almost 19,000 Migrant Children Stopped At U.S. Border in March, Most Ever In A Month

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents encountered nearly 172,000 migrants at the border in March, up 71% from February. The increase included a record number of unaccompanied minors.

A banner encourages workers to vote in a union election at Amazon's warehouse in Bessemer, Ala.

Why Is The Amazon Union Vote Count Taking So Long?

It's a really large mail-in election. (Yes, this one, too.) The tally of yes and no votes has finally begun.

The group Muslim Advocates on Thursday sued Facebook for allegedly making false statements about taking down hateful and violent content that violates its community guidelines.

'Stop Lying': Muslim Rights Group Sues Facebook Over Claims It Removes Hate Groups

The civil rights group says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised Congress and the public the network would move fast to take down posts that break its rules, but anti-Muslim bigotry is still present.

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