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Sandy Hook Anniversary: Biden Cites ‘Societal Guilt’ on Guns
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the U.S. “should have societal guilt” for the slow pace of action on restricting access to firearms as he marked the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
North Dakota Governor Bans TikTok in Executive Agencies
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced the executive order late Tuesday.
Whitebark pine that feeds grizzlies is threatened, US says
The belated acknowledgement of the tree’s severe decline requires officials to craft a recovery plan and pursue restoration work.
Biden Signs Same Sex Marriage Bill at White House Ceremony
President Joe Biden has signed gay marriage legislation into law before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflects growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Colorado River Water Users Convening Amid Crisis Concerns
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is collecting ideas about possible actions through Dec. 20.
Confederate Monument Set to be Removed From Virginia Capital
An official says work to remove the final city-owned Confederate monument from Richmond, Virginia, should start this week.
Hospitalizations Signal Rising COVID-19 Risk for US Seniors
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States. Older adults make up a growing share of U.S. deaths.
Oil Spill in Rural Kansas Creek Shuts Down Keystone Pipeline
An oil spill in a creek in northeastern Kansas has shut down a major pipeline from Canada through the Plains and to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Biden Called Gay Marriage ‘Inevitable’ and Soon It’ll be Law
A decade ago, then-Vice President Joe Biden shocked the political world and preempted his boss by suddenly declaring his support for gay marriage on national television.
Northern Plains Tribes Bring Back Their Wild ‘Relatives’
The work parallels growing calls to “rewild” degraded natural systems.