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A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War

5:00am August 24, 2024

A new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is a reminder that voting by mail with absentee ballots in the U.S. goes back more than 160 years before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A 2nd ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols' death

3:02am August 24, 2024

Emmitt Martin is the second former officer to plead guilty in the killing that sparked outrage and renewed calls for police reform. Three former officers still face trial in federal court next month.

Arbitration hearing between Canadian railroads and union ends with no decision

12:53am August 24, 2024

A workers union threatened a strike at one of Canada’s two major railroads. A government-ordered arbitration hearing ended without a decision. Trains are expected to keep moving through Monday.

German police detain a suspect in knife attack that killed 3

7:49pm August 23, 2024

The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people and wounded eight others at a crowded festival.

Phoenix heat isn't ceasing at night, either

6:19pm August 23, 2024

Phoenix has set a record for the most nights with a low temperature of 90 degrees or higher. Climate change is accelerating the number of hot nights more quickly than hot days.

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The ex-Florida deputy who killed Roger Fortson has been charged with manslaughter

5:40pm August 23, 2024

Eddie Duran, a former deputy with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, shot Fortson, 23, multiple times on May 3 in response to a disturbance call at Fortson's apartment. Duran was fired on May 31.

Hostages are laid to rest in Israel as a new round of cease-fire talks is expected

4:59pm August 23, 2024

Families held funerals for six hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza. Many in Israel think the next round of cease-fire talks may be the last chance to bring home hostages who remain alive.

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Understanding Nebraska’s dueling abortion initiatives

4:45pm August 23, 2024

Nebraska voters will face two competing abortion question on the ballot this fall - one in favor of expanding abortion access and another that limits it to the current 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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A preview of the U.S. Open

4:45pm August 23, 2024

by Ailsa Chang

The U.S. Open swings into action next week in New York City. In addition to the action on the court, the grand slam tennis tournament is already dealing with doping of the world's top-ranked male player.

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An update on fall respiratory viruses

4:43pm August 23, 2024

by Mary Louise Kelly

Health officials are planning another fall campaign designed to encourage everyone six months and older to get updated COVID and flu vaccines, but are scaling back the recommendation for RSV vaccines.

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