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Chileans affectionately refer to the Esmeralda as "The White Lady," but human-rights advocates say the ship's history is stained. Activists say for true reconciliation, the Chilean Navy must acknowledge the ship's past.

Ship Brings Peace, And Chile's Grim History, To Port

The Chilean ship Esmeralda pulled into port in San Diego this week. Intended as a peaceful naval ambassador, it's stirring dark feelings for victims of Chile's history.

Sen. Ray Rodrigues, R-Estero, filed a proposal Jan. 8, 2021, to establish an Office of Resiliency.

Florida Senate Passes DeSantis' Effort To Crack Down On Social Media

Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a priority of the issue after decisions by Twitter and Facebook to block former President Donald Trump from their platforms in January.

The San Francisco school board has put on hold controversial plans to rename 44 schools until students are back on campus after more than a year of virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

San Francisco School Board Rescinds Controversial School Renaming Plan

The project involved 44 schools, the names of which a panel had decided honored figures linked to racism or oppression.

DMX performing at The Source Hip Hop awards in 2001. The rapper died today at age 50.

Rapper And Actor DMX Dead At 50

The rapper died Friday at White Plains, N.Y., Hospital after being on life support.

There's A Stark Red-Blue Divide When It Comes To States' Vaccination Rates

All of the states with the highest adult vaccination rates went to President Biden in the 2020 election. But the vaccine divide is not just about politics.

From left: Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and others hold a bipartisan meeting on infrastructure in the basement of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.

10 Senators Say They Agree On Infrastructure 'Framework' — But There Are Few Details

The bipartisan proposal would cost $1.2 trillion and include no tax hikes. But the senators themselves didn't release any details and party leaders have been mostly silent on the development.

July 2021 In Tampa Was Second Hottest Behind 2020

Tampa again experienced a near-record hot July last month, coming in second to July 2020 by just half a degree.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., seen here at a Dec. 2020 press conference, is one of nine House Democrats threatening to withhold their support for a crucial budget resolution unless Speaker Nancy Pelosi first brings up a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

9 Moderate Democrats Threaten To Derail Pelosi's Infrastructure And Budget Plan

The move underscores the difficult job House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has at keeping her moderate and progressive members satisfied.

President Biden praised Team USA athletes on a video call on Saturday that included special shoutouts to gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky.

President Biden Tells U.S. Olympic Squad It 'Restored The Soul Of America'

The president praised Team USA athletes for their "moral courage" during a Zoom call on Saturday, with special shoutouts to gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky.

Time's Up leader Roberta Kaplan, pictured in November 2019, resigned Monday over fallout from her work advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration.

Time's Up Leader Resigns After Criticism Over Cuomo Ties

Time's Up leader Roberta Kaplan resigned Monday over fallout from her work advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration after allegations of sexual harassment.

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