Activists hail Lee statue removal, say more work remains
RICHMOND, Va. — When an enormous statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee was hoisted off its pedestal Wednesday in the former capital of the...
Concert venues impose COVID rules; food stamp boost extended
A look at coronavirus developments around New England:
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Purdue warns 300 students, employees over COVID-19 policy
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — About 300 Purdue University students or employees face disciplinary action for failing to comply with the school’s mandatory COVID-19 testing...
Ida deals new blow to Louisiana schools struggling to reopen
LULING, La. — Tara Williams’ three little boys run shirtless, because most of their clothes were swept away, and they stack milk crates beneath...
Procession set for slain Marine’s return to Indiana hometown
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — A military procession will return the body of a Marine who was among 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide...
Vulnerable Democrats push for local priorities in budget
DES MOINES, Iowa — U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne of Iowa was slow to get behind a $1 trillion infrastructure bill after the Senate passed...
Ever the showman, Thom Browne stages a stylish extravaganza
When designer Thom Browne left New York Fashion Week four years ago to start showing his label in Paris, it left a hole in...
Justin Bieber to make triumphant return to MTV VMAs
The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards will get a dose of “Bieber fever” for the first time in six years.
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Tampa Bay area man wins Alligator Lighthouse open water meet
ISLAMORADA, Fla. — A 29-year-old swimmer from the Tampa Bay area posted the fastest time among more than 460 participants at an 8-mile open...
Wildfire forces closure of freeway in Southern California
CASTIAC, Calif. — A wildfire near Castaic Saturday has led to the closure of a major freeway in Southern California, officials told local media.
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