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Nation World
UN: Cutting methane quickly key to curbing dangerous warming
Nation World
Biden plans to boost conservation of US lands, waters
The “America the Beautiful″ report will recommend steps to achieve a nationwide goal to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Social media bans don't violate First Amendment, here's why
Private companies like Twitter and Facebook are not beholden to the First Amendment like the government.
Nation World
Biden hits schools goal even as many students learn remotely
An Education Department survey found that in March, 54% of public schools below high school were offering full-time classroom learning to any student who wanted it.
Nation World
Critics unsure if Facebook's oversight board is a watchdog or distraction
Among those concerns are Facebook’s massive power, its shadowy algorithms that can amplify hate and misinformation and its desire to avoid regulation.
Politics
South Carolina House votes to bring back firing squad for executions
The bill requires death row inmates to choose between the firing squad and the electric chair if lethal injection drugs aren't available.
Politics
Former Arkansas GOP chairman running for lieutenant governor
Doyle Webb's announcement on Tuesday makes him the third GOP candidate to seek the state's No. 2 constitutional office.
Politics
Arkansas governor OKs limits on agencies' race, sex training
Hutchinson said the measure doesn’t address any problem that exists and said its requirements are unnecessary.
Local News
Little Rock attorney announces Democratic bid for Arkansas Attorney General
Little Rock attorney Jason Davis, a Democrat, announced his campaign for Attorney General of the State of Arkansas.
Local News
Louisiana lawmaker pushes to decriminalize prostitution
Rep. Mandie Landry of New Orleans argues that the move would allow people forced or encouraged to do something against their will, to feel safe going to police.
National Politics
Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO
The last 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops and about 7,000 allied forces will be gone by Sept. 11 at the latest, although Western diplomats in Kabul say July 4 is the goal.
Politics
Gov. Hutchinson approves ban on local, state mask mandates
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed into law legislation that bans state or local mask mandates for preventing the spread of the coronavirus, effective in July.
Nation World
Biden plans to boost conservation of US lands, waters
The “America the Beautiful″ report will recommend steps to achieve a nationwide goal to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Social media bans don't violate First Amendment, here's why
Private companies like Twitter and Facebook are not beholden to the First Amendment like the government.
Nation World
Biden hits schools goal even as many students learn remotely
An Education Department survey found that in March, 54% of public schools below high school were offering full-time classroom learning to any student who wanted it.
Nation World
Critics unsure if Facebook's oversight board is a watchdog or distraction
Among those concerns are Facebook’s massive power, its shadowy algorithms that can amplify hate and misinformation and its desire to avoid regulation.
Politics
South Carolina House votes to bring back firing squad for executions
The bill requires death row inmates to choose between the firing squad and the electric chair if lethal injection drugs aren't available.
Politics
Former Arkansas GOP chairman running for lieutenant governor
Doyle Webb's announcement on Tuesday makes him the third GOP candidate to seek the state's No. 2 constitutional office.
Politics
Arkansas governor OKs limits on agencies' race, sex training
Hutchinson said the measure doesn’t address any problem that exists and said its requirements are unnecessary.
Local News
Little Rock attorney announces Democratic bid for Arkansas Attorney General
Little Rock attorney Jason Davis, a Democrat, announced his campaign for Attorney General of the State of Arkansas.
Local News
Louisiana lawmaker pushes to decriminalize prostitution
Rep. Mandie Landry of New Orleans argues that the move would allow people forced or encouraged to do something against their will, to feel safe going to police.
National Politics
Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO
The last 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops and about 7,000 allied forces will be gone by Sept. 11 at the latest, although Western diplomats in Kabul say July 4 is the goal.
Politics
Gov. Hutchinson approves ban on local, state mask mandates
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed into law legislation that bans state or local mask mandates for preventing the spread of the coronavirus, effective in July.
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