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This aerial photo shows part of the 12-story oceanfront Champlain Towers South Condo that collapsed early Thursday, June 24, in Surfside, Florida.

Surfside Condo Collapse: 12-Story Building Crumbles in Florida

By Jason Hanna and Leyla Santiago An intense search and rescue effort will continue through the night after part of a 12-story residential building collapsed early Thursday in the South Florida town of Surfside, killing at least one and leaving almost 100 people unaccounted for. About 55 of the 136 units at Champlain Towers South collapsed around

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US President Joe Biden leaves after speaking about crime prevention, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on June 23, 2021. - President Biden unveiled new measures Wednesday to tackle gun violence against a backdrop of surging crime that his Republican rivals have seized on for weeks. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden Reaches Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal with Senators

By Kate Sullivan and Phil Mattingly President Joe Biden said Thursday he has agreed to a deal on infrastructure with a bipartisan group of senators after White House officials and the senators had a massive breakthrough the night before in their infrastructure negotiations. Both Republican and Democratic senators said Wednesday evening there was an agreement reached with White House

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Albany’s First Black-Operated Marriott Hotel to Open 2022

By Alan Mauldin When developers approached Albany officials about bringing a hotel complex to the city, they promised a recognized brand would be associated with the project but did not identify a particular company. The Gordon Hotel, scheduled to open in 2022, will be part of the Marriott International Brand, but of more note is

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Actor Michael B. Jordan attends the "Fahrenheit 451" New York Premiere at NYU Skirball Center on May 8, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)
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Michael B. Jordan Apologizes, Will Rename Rum Brand

By Lisa Respers France Michael B. Jordan has issued an apology regarding his new liquor brand following some high-profile complaints. The “Creed” actor recently launched a line of rum called called J’Ouvert, joining the many celebs who have gotten into the spirits industry. But the name quickly drew complaints of cultural appropriation because it reportedly refers

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Atlanta College Students Sue Over Tasing During Protests

By Mallika Kallingal, Devon Sayers and Jade Gordon Two college students who were forcibly removed from their car and tased by police during a civil rights protest in Atlanta last summer filed a federal lawsuit against the city Thursday, according to their attorneys. Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young were in their vehicle in downtown Atlanta

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Indiana Students Sue Over University COVID Vaccine Mandate

By Rebekah Riess and Steve Almasy The eight students filed a lawsuit Monday in US District Court in Indiana asking a judge to prevent the school from enforcing it, saying it is in violation of the 14th Amendment and state law. The 116-page filing comes after Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, a Republican, issued an opinion

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IKEA Atlanta Faces Backlash Over Juneteenth Menu

By Josh Morgan IKEA Atlanta is responding after employees told CBS46 Monday that the Atlanta-based store created a menu to honor Juneteenth, with items like fried chicken and watermelon. The menu sparked outrage among employees and customers leading to around 20 people calling in sick. IKEA released a statement to CBS46 Tuesday saying, “the meal

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Biden Nears $1.2T Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Analysis by Stephen Collinson President Joe Biden will validate a foundational pillar of his presidency on Thursday — a quest to court Republicans across Congress’ poisoned divides — if he signs off on a hard won bipartisan infrastructure deal. Biden’s patience seems to have delivered a Senate compromise on the issue that would cut against the prevailing

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UNITED STATES - April 15: Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference outside the Supreme Court with other Democratic members to announce legislation to expand the number of seats of Supreme Court judges in Washington on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Progressives Urge Biden to Act on Voting Rights Amid Filibuster

By Ryan Nobles, Annie Grayer and Lauren Fox Now that Senate Republicans blocked the path forward on a monumental ethics reform and elections bill, progressives are frustrated, openly calling for an end to the filibuster even as key moderates have made clear they won’t be changing it. “I do think it would be a mistake to not give it

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Surfside Building Collapse in Florida Kills 1, Rescue Underway

By Jason Hanna, Leyla Santiago and Paul P. Murphy A multistory residential building partially collapsed early Thursday in the South Florida community of Surfside, killing at least one person and raising fears that others may be trapped under the rubble. The collapse happened around 2 a.m. ET. Video from the scene shows a side of

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