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Jamie Dimon: The stock market doesn't reflect Americans' pain

The stock market's huge run-up in recent months doesn't capture everyday Americans' pain. That's why the government and Big Business should act to help ease the burden on the least fortunate, said JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, in an interview …

A man faces hate crime charges after feds say he burned a cross and displayed a swastika to intimidate his Black neighbor

An Indiana man who burned crosses, displayed swastikas and made signs with racist slurs was charged with a hate crime for intimidating his Black neighbor, the Department of Justice said this week.

Teen Vogue's August issue tackles voter suppression

Teen Vogue is joining the ranks of other news organizations by dedicating resources to covering voting rights ahead of the November elections.

Seattle police chief announces her retirement after city council votes to cut the police budget by nearly $4 million

Police Chief Carmen Best announced her retirement Monday night, shortly after the Seattle's City Council voted to cut nearly $4 million from the police department's budget.

Derecho moves southeast after storms leave more than 1 million without power overnight

A line of severe storms that ripped through the Midwest, leaving almost 1 million customers without power in Iowa and Illinois alone, dissipated Tuesday as it headed toward the Southeast.

Helping Animals in Crisis Just Became Easier

For the first time, the RedRover Responders training is available online to those who are eager to help animals and people in crisis. This online course will be offered at no charge.

Postmarks come under scrutiny as states prepare for mail-in voting

States are bracing for controversy as they work to ensure that Postal Service postmarks and other tracking will back efforts to prove mail-in votes are sent on time. They're seeking to avoid lawsuits and other issues about unclear markings that …

Man's car damaged in police chase; now he awaits answers and seeks repayment

A Metro East man is searching for answers from the Dupo Police Department after his car was damaged in a police pursuit.

Appeals court rehearing request to dismiss Michael Flynn's case

A federal appeals court on Tuesday is considering whether former national security adviser Michael Flynn should have his case dismissed immediately because he shouldn't have been interviewed by the FBI in the early days of the Trump administration and thus …

Kroger to Partner to Provide Groceries to Vulnerable Houstonians Affected by Burned Down Jim’s Grocery Store

Hundreds of local families in need, housebound seniors and Houstonians with disabilities will receive free groceries from Kroger this week as part of their effort to support the community affected by the recent loss of Jim’s Super Grocery Store to …

What the college football mess reveals about Trump's leadership

More pillars are fast crumbling in President Donald Trump's frantic and lie-strewn attempt to convince Americans the nation is back to normal before the election, with chaos already afflicting the return to school and a rite of fall -- college …

Tree crashes into 3-year-old's bedroom during Illinois storms

Trees came crashing down on cars, backyards, and houses during a severe weather storm Monday afternoon. But one Moline family says they are happy they are all safe after a tree broke off and crushed their roof.

Google Maps is back on the Apple Watch

Google Maps will soon return to the Apple Watch after suddenly disappearing three years ago.

Florida's Covid-19 cases in children have increased 137% in past month

Florida's number of official Covid-19 cases in children has more than doubled over the past month, data from the state showed Tuesday.

Democrats' convention speaker list includes Obamas, Clintons and Bidens

The Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday announced its speaker line-up for next week's convention, unveiling a list that includes both Barack and Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and a host of women Joe Biden has considered as his running mate.