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California bans 'sell by' labels on perishable food, in attempt to cut down on waste
State and federal officials have long said the labels confuse consumers about when to throw away aging food products
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Swimmer bitten off Long Island beach in suspected shark attack
The incident occurred at Jones Beach State Park, which is on a barrier island in New York's Nassau County, about 30 miles from Manhattan.
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California returns stretch of rugged northern coast to Indigenous tribes
The 136-acre stretch of land is in California's Mendocino County.
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D.C. jail treatment of Capitol riot defendants draws bipartisan outrage
"It was a well-thought-out strategic plan" to transfer inmates to D.C., where they can be "mic'd in a cage," lawyer says.
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New York City faces spike in shootings, sees massive year-to-date increases over 2020 and 2019
The New York Post reported that year-to-date data indicates that the quantity of shootings has skyrocketed by 83.3% compared to 2020 and 93.5% compared to 2019.
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D.C. government has banned dancing at wedding receptions due to COVID-19
Up to 250 people are permitted to attend weddings in D.C. but the gatherings cannot exceed 25 percent capacity and guests must remain seated
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Disputed GOP election in Georgia underscores bitter divide of post-Trump Republican Party
Incumbent party chairman reportedly installed after upstart won do-over election.
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District of Columbia police officers drag race, total cruisers, report
Reports said the officer's drag raced "instead of fighting crime, patrolling their beats, or engaging the community."
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Petition seeking repeal of Michigan emergency powers law stalls before state canvass board
The law had been used to justify Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 orders.
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Amid murder spike in Baltimore, city police deny claims of imminent precinct closures
Department hired hundreds of officers last year, police commissioner says.
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Medical examiner rules Officer Sicknick had two strokes after riot, manner of death was 'natural'
Sicknick worked on Jan. 6, the day that rioters stormed the Capitol building, and then ultimately died on Jan. 7.
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Minnesota National Guard and police security team shot at in drive-by incident
Two members sustained minor injuries, according to the Minnesota National Guard.
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Kenosha officer who shot Jacob Blake is back at work and will not face discipline
"Although this incident has been reviewed at multiple levels, I know that some will not be pleased with the outcome; however, given the facts, the only lawful and appropriate decision was made," City of Kenosha Police Department Chief Daniel Miskinis said in a statement.