MARIETTA, Ga. — The rollout of a new logo for an Atlanta area elementary school has been paused after parents noted similarities to a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings. The Cobb County School District said Tuesday that […]
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Army likely won’t meet recruiting goals this year
The Army’s recruiting challenges this year continue as senior U.S. Army officials acknowledged to Congress on Tuesday that the total size of the active-duty arm of the branch will be 10,000 soldiers fewer than had been anticipated. Army officials blame a tight labor market where private companies are incentivizing pay […]
Cop never had chance to shoot Uvalde gunman before he entered school: Committee
The special committee investigating the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, dismissed a report that a police officer had an opportunity to shoot the gunman before he entered the school. The joint committee of the Texas Legislature, which released the findings of its investigation on Sunday of […]
CDC ends COVID-19 program for cruise ships
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has axed a program that allowed the public to view COVID-19 levels on cruise ships that sail in U.S. waters. The CDC announced Monday it would do away with the program, saying it “determined that the cruise industry has access to the necessary […]
Shark sightings shut down swimming at famous beach
Two shark sightings off Rockaway Beach have closed the entire stretch of some of New York City‘s most famous beaches for swimming on Tuesday, according to the city’s parks department. Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed to swimmers after sharks were spotted off both Beach 102nd Street and Beach 67th […]
Judge finds sufficient evidence to continue Elijah McClain case
A Colorado judge has found that evidence against the five former Aurora police officers and paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain is strong enough to pursue criminal cases. Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old massage therapist and skilled violist, died following an encounter with police in August 2019 while he […]
Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt
BOULDER CITY, Nev. — No one was injured when a transformer at Hoover Dam briefly caught fire Tuesday morning, officials said. “There is no risk to the power grid and power is still being generated,” according to Jacklynn L. Gould, the Bureau of Reclamation’s regional director for the Lower Colorado […]
Gas prices dip below $4.50 for 1st time since May
The national average price for a gallon of gas fell below $4.50 on Tuesday for the first time since the middle of May, according to AAA data. The price crossed the milestone amid a sustained fall in gas prices over the past month, owing in part to a decline in […]
Bill de Blasio drops out of House race, says he’s done with electoral politics
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday he’s leaving electoral politics as he dropped out of a race for Congress. “I’ve listened really carefully to people and it’s clear to me that when it comes to this congressional district, people are looking for another option and I […]
Judge blocks enforcement of state’s abortion ban
Abortions in West Virginia can — at least temporarily — resume after a judge struck down a pre-Roe ban Monday. Following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade last month, the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia said in a statement on Facebook it would not be performing the […]