US Stories
The United States remain at the heart of international affairs, where everything that happens in the US can have a grave impact on global politics and policies. "US Stories" aspires to deliver stories around the US economy and politics, racial justice, police brutality, the LGBTQ+ community, and the MeToo-inspired movements.
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California Governor Newsom reacted Saturday to a Temecula Valley Unified School Board president labeling the late LGBTQ icon and politician Harvey Milk as a pedophile, tweeting out: "An offensive statement from an ignorant person. This isn\'t Texas or Florida. In the Golden State, our kids have the freedom to learn."
School Board President Calls LGTBQ icon Harvey Milk a pedophile during book banning meeting
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The Senate on Thursday passed legislation to suspend the debt ceiling and limit federal spending, sending the bill to President Biden\'s desk to avoid a U.S. government default that would have caused economic chaos.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill
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Rhode Islanders are getting a rare opportunity to own a piece of state history, as chunks of marble from the State House are up for sale.
Unearthed marble from RI State House up for sale
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A man driving past a fire at a Kenner home stopped to rescue those inside. Thanks to his and others\' selfless heroism, more than a dozen people are safe.
"I just ran in there" - bystander pulls people and pets out of burning house
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<p>A woman who nearly had her arm ripped off when she was mauled by a dog while volunteering at an animal shelter in 2019 has been awarded nearly $7 million in a lawsuit that found the city of Los Angeles liable for gross negligence.</p>
Woman awarded $6.8 million after being mauled by dog
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Wrongfully convicted killer, Jeff Titus, is now a free man. Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting announced Thursday that he is dropping Titus\' murder charges; charges that still loomed over the 71-year-old Battle Creek man, despite being released from prison in February when newly-found evidence suggested he may be innocent.
'I'm free': Michigan man released after 21 years in prison
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A Woodland Hills pop-up that offers customers the chance to enjoy beverages in the company of domestic rabbits is drawing criticism from Los Angeles\' rabbit rescue community, which accuses the owner of disregarding the animals\' welfare.
Animal rights foundation president calls 'Bunny Cafe' a 'torture chamber'
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Simi Valley\'s presidential hills came alive with the sound of munching Thursday as grazing goats settled in to help reduce wildfire danger.
Hundreds of goats return to Reagan Library to graze on dry grass in California
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The former President Donald Trump comments on President Joe Biden\'s fall on stage at U.S. Air Force Academy commencement.
Former President Trump makes comments on President Biden's Air Force Academy fall
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After saluting and congratulating each graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, President Biden turned to walk back to his seat and tumbled, landing on the stage.
President Biden trips on sandbag at Air Force Academy commencement
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An independent group of scientists and experts convened by NASA to study unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, said Wednesday there is "absolutely no convincing evidence" of extraterrestrial activity in any sightings to date.
NASA holds public meeting on UFOs ahead of final report
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