The lawsuit alleged that the federal government overstepped in its efforts to convince social media companies to address postings that could result in vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic or affect elections.
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Five people killed in Philadelphia shooting and suspect in custody, police say
The suspect was wearing a bulletproof vest and had multiple magazines, an ‘AR-type rifle,’ a handgun and a police scanner.
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Businesses brace for attack on diversity initiatives after Supreme Court dismantles affirmative action
While the decision doesn’t detail new rules for employers, businesses are watching carefully to see how and if the legal landscape shifts.
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Civil rights group, spurred by affirmative action ruling, challenges Harvard over legacy admissions
A civil rights legal group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni.
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A tornado in Alberta has wrecked homes but caused no serious injuries
Police said numerous homes were damaged but Cpl. Gina Slaney said there were no known injuries. The tornado warning was later ended.
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Russia launches the first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days and all are shot down
Officials in the Ukrainian capital didn’t provide an exact number of drones that attacked the city. But Ukraine’s air force said that across the country, eight Shaheds and three Kalibr cruise missiles were launched by the Russians.
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30 people shot, 2 dead in shooting at Baltimore block party
An 18-year-old woman died at the scene, and a 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital ‘a short time later,’ according to the Baltimore Police Department. The names of the victims were not immediately available.
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Pope’s pick to handle sex abuse allegations has refused to believe some victims, U.S. group says
The Vatican announced the pontiff had picked Monsignor Victor Manuel Fernández, archbishop of Argentina, to head the Holy See’s watchdog office for doctrinal orthodoxy.
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Supreme Court to decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
Lower courts are also considering challenges to states’ bans on the sale of so-called assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
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How the Supreme Court student loan decision affects you
Borrowers who are worried about their budgets have options.