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NWS radar estimated 24-hour rainfall over western Middle Tennessee Aug. 21, 2021.

Suit blames railroad bridge clog in deadly Tennessee floods

Ten families are suing CSX Transportation for up to $450 million over flooding that killed 20 people in Tennessee last year.

The University of Michigan has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.

University of Michigan settles a lawsuit over protecting students from sexual abuse

The lawsuit was brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.

Uber will now list all New York City taxis on its app, a groundbreaking partnership that comes after years of the taxi industry protesting the technology company.

Uber will list all New York City taxis on its app, giving customers more choices

Creative Mobile Technologies, which provides the technology systems for New York City taxis, said it will gain access to Uber's customer base. The partnership will launch to the public this summer.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a meeting with Native American community leaders about voting rights together with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (left) in July 2021.

Native Americans face more barriers in voting. The White House suggests these changes

The report was commissioned by President Biden in March 2021 as part of an executive order he signed to protect voting rights.

The Briggle family is fighting back after the Texas governor and attorney general said transgender children receiving gender-affirming care are the victims of child abuse.

Texas governor calls gender affirming care 'child abuse.' This family fights back

Texas Child Protective Services opened an investigation into the Briggle family after the governor and attorney general called gender-affirming care child abuse.

Gov. Lee proposes suspension of Tennessee state, local grocery sales tax

Lee believes the move would provide some financial relief to state residents amid rising inflation nationwide.

Former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, pictured in 2020, says she has been giving out anti-Putin merchandise as gifts for years.

How does Marie Yovanovitch feel about Putin? Just look at her coffee mug

In interviews promoting her new memoir, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine revealed she owns some anti-Putin merchandise — and has been giving it out for years.

In <em>Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom,</em> a teacher in Bhutan is sent — against his wishes — to a remote village to work for a year. A spiritual awakening ensues in a remote place with no electricity and great respect for educators. One of the students in <em>Lunana</em> says he wants to be a teacher when he grows up because he wants to "touch the future."

The inspirational story of Bhutan's first Oscar nod: 'Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom'

The movie is up for best international feature. It's about an urban teacher who's ticked off about being sent to work in a remote village with no electricity. Enlightenment ensues!

Law students from Southern University Law Center traveled from Baton Rouge, LA, to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at a rally outside the U.S. Capitol on March 21, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Law students praise Ketanji Brown Jackson's poise at the Senate hearings

Ketanji Brown Jackson's posture at the U.S. Senate hearings drew praise from Black law students.

Chet Holmgren #34 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

This is (March) Madness! Top seeds Gonzaga and Arizona are toppled

Gonzaga gone. Arizona adieu. Baylor busted. That's leaves Kansas as the only No. 1 seed left.

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