Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse

The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.

Nursing home reacts to President Biden's proposal to fully vaccinate staff or lose funding

The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.

AP: Few Arizona voter fraud cases undercut Former President Trump’s claims

Election officials in Arizona have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in the November 2020 presidential election, undercutting Donald Trump’s claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in Maricopa County.

New law aimed at protecting children from dying in hot cars

August will mark four years since the death of 3-year-old Myles Hill.  His tragic death, which according to investigators was the result of being left inside a hot van, inspired change. 

2 Tacoma officers charged with murder in death of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis; 3rd officer charged with manslaughter

Two Tacoma police officers have been charged with second-degree murder for the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis and a third officer has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday.

Colin Kaepernick publishing company announces release date on book calling for police, prison abolition

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced Tuesday that his self-titled publishing company will release its first book consisting of essays on police and prison reform.

UC, CSU plan to require COVID vaccines, pending final FDA approval

The California State University and University of California systems jointly announced Thursday that they intend to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election

Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.

House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws

The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

Dominion files $1.3B defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani over 'demonstrably false' election claims

Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for allegations that the company rigged the presidential election for Joe Biden. Officials said there was no evidence of widespread fraud.

With photo of late son Beau behind him, President Joe Biden begins work at White House

With Beau's photo behind him, Biden began his term signing 17 executive orders on Wednesday — and it is likely that Beau's legacy will continue to be an influence on the president's decisions over the next four years.

‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history

Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.

Florida man sued for not paying up after betting on Trump

A friendly $100 wager over the 2020 Presidential election has landed in a Florida small claims court.