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A new report from Human Rights Watch details dozens of instances of alleged abuse and misconduct at the hands of federal officers. Reports found that some of the world’s biggest coal, oil, and beef producers are trying to make major edits to a UN climate change report. And, Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun in an accident that killed a 42-year-old director of photography and injured the director. 

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More abortion restrictions have been enacted across the country in 2021 than in any previous year. And you might have questions. Here are answers about laws, terminology, and the procedure itself.

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Labor unions are gaining steam throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as workers question their pay, benefits, and workplace conditions. Here’s what you need to know.

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For every dollar paid to a man, a woman gets just 82 cents, on average. Let's talk about why...and how to stop it.

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The EPA is finally standing up against “forever chemicals.” And while that sounds great, it’s left some wondering: What are they? Do they affect humans? And what is the gov’s plan of action? Here are the answers to your Qs.

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For snow, ice, rain, and days that are just too darn cold. These shoes are made for walking in a winter wonderland. 

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