Best and Worst Cities for Dog Lovers
Many of the most and least dog-friendly places are in the South and the West.
Correctional Officers are Driving the Pandemic in Prisons
New research shows correctional officers are vectors of infection, pushing up Covid-19 rates both inside prisons and in their communities.
The Plantation and the Pizza Hut: A Suburban County Reconsiders Its History
Fairfax County, Virginia wants to add unheard voices to its story. That will require changing the way it gathers and evaluates historical information.
Repeat Drunk Drivers in This State Can Now Face Life in Prison
Drunk drivers with previous impaired-driving convictions who kill or injure others will be subjected to increased sentencing guidelines, including the possibility of life in prison, under a new law in New Hampshire.
Federal Eviction Ban Could be Headed Back to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court has allowed the moratorium to stand. Realtors challenging it say they'll ask the high court to weigh in.
You’ve Been Vaccinated. Now Prove It.
Critics raise logistical and privacy concerns over vaccine documentation.
The States Where Unemployment Claims Have Shrunk the Least and the Most
The biggest gainers are in the South and the Great Plains and the losers are everywhere.
Suspending Driver’s Licenses Is Inefficient Way to Recoup Fines
COMMENTARY | Punishing people for not having enough money to pay fees not only poses constitutional problems, it creates counterproductive budget policy.
Businesses Challenge One City’s Covid Vaccine Mandate
New York City will require proof of Covid-19 vaccination for entry to restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues. San Francisco and New Orleans have issued similar orders.
More Seats Than Passengers: Paperwork, Taliban Slow Afghanistan Evacuation
But the pace is picking up. Some 6,000, including Americans, "will soon board planes," a State Department spokesman said.
Vaccine Booster Shots Coming Soon
Public health officials announced plans for vaccine booster shots for recipients of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Plus, other Covid-19 updates.
The Bill That Could Truly, Actually Bring Back U.S. Manufacturing
And help the climate, too
Some 'Most Impressive' Law School Applicants Are Convicted of Serious Crimes
Formerly incarcerated individuals are dissuaded from becoming lawyers because of the 'moral character determination,' but a number of states are slowly changing their policies.
The Coronavirus Is Here Forever. This Is How We Live With It.
Americans can’t avoid the virus for the rest of our lives but we can minimize its impact.
Americans Less Confident They Will Avoid Covid-19—Even With a Vaccination
The percentage of adults who are "very confident" they will not catch the coronavirus has fallen to 38% after rising to 50% in May and June, according to a Gallup poll.
The States Offering to Help Resettle Afghan Refugees
Governors in both parties say their states are ready to assist displaced people who helped the U.S. and are fleeing the Taliban.
Federal Loophole Thwarts State Curbs on Police Seizures of Property
Civil asset forfeiture funnels billions of dollars to police and prosecutors.
Poll Finds Weak Support for State Bans on Local Mask Mandates
The survey results come as state and local officials in some places battle over mask policies, and as cases of the virus swell.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tests Positive for Covid-19
The governor spoke Monday night at a GOP event in Collin County, later tweeting photos of him addressing a maskless crowd. Less than three hours before his diagnosis was announced Tuesday afternoon, he tweeted pictures of a meeting with guitarist Jimmie Vaughan.
Deadly Crashes on Rural Roads Prompt New Safety Efforts
The fatality rate on rural roads is twice as high as on urban ones.
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