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Military Families April 13, 2021

Jon Stewart continues fight in Washington for vets made sick from burn pit exposure

Jon Stewart is back in Washington in a continued effort to help the 3 million-plus veterans believed to have been made sick from their exposure to burn pits.

Illinois March 23, 2021

Evanston, Illinois first in US to pay reparations to Black residents

The City Council in Evanston, Ill., voted 8-1 late Monday in favor of making reparations available to Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.

Voting October 14, 2020

Virginia voter registration deadline extended by federal judge after severed cable sparked shutdown

A federal judge on Wednesday extended the deadline for registering to vote in Virginia by 48 hours after the state's online voter registration system went down because of an accidentally severed cable.

Controversies October 14, 2020

Wisconsin judge blocks Gov. Tony Evers' coronavirus order limiting bar, restaurant capacities

A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places, a move that comes as the state breaks records for new coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations.

Coronavirus October 6, 2020

NYC's coronavirus-era subway cars fill up at rush hour; Cuomo takes few steps to enforce social distancing there

While New York, once the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, has imposed strict social-distancing rules on businesses, out-of-state travelers and other groups to curb the spread of COVID-19, the cramped subway cars of New York City tell a very different -- and concerning -- story.

Andrew Cuomo October 5, 2020

Cuomo: Schools in NYC coronavirus 'hot spots' ordered to close Tuesday

City schools in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods experiencing coronavirus outbreaks will again be closed starting Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

Coronavirus September 29, 2020

Ohio Republican pushes to end coronavirus-era closures, in split with DeWine

Ohio Republicans are splitting on how to handle the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Police and Law Enforcement September 17, 2020

Oklahoma state senator: Attacks on law enforcement should be classified as hate crimes

Oklahoma state Sen. Casey Murdock is set to file legislation later in the fall that will classify any targeted assault or threat to a law enforcement officer, first responder, national guardsman or military service member as a hate crime.

School Reopening Plans September 17, 2020

NC Lt. Gov. Dan Forest calls on state's schools to reopen from coronavirus closures

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is calling for schools to reopen for in-person learning, saying there should be no requirement for students or teachers to wear masks.

Coronavirus September 17, 2020

Berkeley City Council: Violating coronavirus mask mandate could spark $100 fine

Those caught without wearing a mask in Berkeley, Calif., could be subject to a hefty fine.

Coronavirus September 16, 2020

Connecticut approves $100 fines for coronavirus mask rule-breaking

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order Tuesday night allowing new fines for those who violate mask and social distancing orders.