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What You Need To Know About Biden's Meeting With Putin
President Biden will hold a press conference on his own after the closed-door meeting with the Russian president.
Politics
Senate Unanimously Approves A Bill To Make Juneteenth A Public Holiday
Juneteenth is an annual celebration held on June 19 to commemorate the end of chattel slavery in America.
US & World
Biden Wants To End For-Profit Immigrant Detention. His Administration Isn't So Sure
Since the campaign trail, President Biden has said he wants to close privately run immigrant detention centers. But immigrant advocates say his administration isn't following through on his promises.
Health
A 3rd Dose Of COVID Vaccines May Boost Immunity For Transplant Recipients
The COVID vaccines haven't proved very effective for people living with organ transplants. But getting a third dose of the mRNA vaccines gave a big bump in antibody levels in a new study.
Crime & Justice
Race, Drugs And Sentencing At the Supreme Court
The court ruled that some crack cocaine offenders sentenced to harsh prison terms more than a decade ago cannot get their sentences reduced under a federal law designed to do just that.
Environment & Science
Coming Soon To An Atlas Near You: A Fifth Ocean
National Geographic has recognized the Southern Ocean as the fifth official ocean. The cartographic update doesn't surprise researchers who study the importance of the waters surrounding Antarctica.
Education
Spring Numbers Show 'Dramatic' Drop In College Enrollment
Undergraduate college enrollment fell again this spring, down nearly 5% from a year ago. "It's really the end of a truly frightening year for higher education," one researcher says.
Arts & Entertainment
Amazon Makes A Deal To Buy MGM For Nearly $8.5 Billion
It's the second-largest acquisition for Amazon after purchasing Whole Foods — and its biggest move into entertainment.
Local
Oscar The Grouch And Grover Give Us Some Tips For Staying Home
Oscar the Grouch loves his trash, but he loves it more when everyone stays far away from him.
Business & Economy
LA Homebuyers Turn To 'Tenancy In Common,' With Tradeoffs
TIC buyers must be willing to co-own property with strangers. And rent-controlled tenants may have been forced out of the buildings they're moving into.
