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Voters register and receive their ballots at the San Francisco voting center at City Hall on Nov. 3, 2002.

Lost in translation? California election ballots may be in fewer languages

The Secretary of State’s office is requiring election ballots and other voter information to be translated into fewer languages. Advocacy groups are alarmed and urging action in time for the June primary.

US Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) pays respects to US Marine Corp Chief Warrant Officer 4, Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, laying in honor at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2022.

Biden urges Democrats to pass slim health care bill after Manchin nixes climate action

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's vote is key in the evenly divided Senate, and he already rejected President Biden's larger spending package in December.

Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 3, 2020. Several Democratic state lawmakers have proposed bills to make Election Day a holiday. Republican lawmakers are proposing similar legislation, some influenced by prominent election deniers.

Should voting day be a holiday? Some election deniers say yes

Republicans have proposed seven bills in the last two years to give voters the day off to cast their ballot.

Cardinal Blase Cupich stands outside of the Archdiocese of Chicago Pastoral Center on Wednesday. Cupich has served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago since 2014.

Chicago archbishop adds his voice to the calls for gun safety legislation

While some cardinals have sidestepped political discussions, Cupich spoke out against gun violence on Twitter hours after the shooting at Robb Elementary School.

For the first time in years, some Teslas will qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles. But only some vehicles — and only some buyers — are eligible.

Buying an electric car? You can get a $7,500 tax credit, but it won't be easy

The government is offering a hefty tax credit to buyers of electric vehicles, but taking advantage of it is not straightforward. Here's what you need to know.

Danielle Renzulli, owner of 12 Steps Down Bar in Philadelphia, poses by the tables she has set up in what used to be parking spots. She was expecting some negative reactions from neighbors, given how valuable parking is in the area, but to her surprise, she received no complaints.

Street Food: Cities Turn Parking Spaces Into Dining Spots And No One Seems To Mind

Parking is usually a hot-button issue in crowded cities. But restaurants are taking over spaces once reserved for cars, and to the surprise of owners, few are complaining.

Post Vaccine Happy Dance: Not Just Showing Off

People are using social media to proclaim joy at getting a jab. And that's not just boasting. Even in a world of vaccine inequity, these celebratory tweets and videos carry a vital message.

An undated photo of a TuSimple automated truck in Tucson, AZ. Cameras and sensors are mounted above the windshield.

Driverless trucks show promise for the American supply chain, a possible threat to trucker jobs

Driverless truck run last month, by San Diego company TuSimple, was another step toward fully automating freight hauling in trucks.

Dr. Jenn Chinn, VSP Vision ophthalmologist, gives an eye exam to Genesis Buenrostro, 17, a senior at Lindsay Community School, San Diego, Calif., October 20, 2022.

San Diego County students see a bright future after free eye exams

The San Diego County Office of Education partnered with VSP Vision company to offer free eye exams and glasses to students who need them.

A child wears a KN95 mask for kids in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Coronavirus FAQ: What's the best way to protect school-age kids from COVID?

Plus: Do kids really need masks if they've been vaccinated and had COVID? And what kind of masks should kids wear?

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