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Demand for new homes and a rise in DIY renovation projects ate up the lumber supply during the pandemic. Meanwhile, sawmills struggled to keep pace amid COVID-19 setbacks.

President Biden wants to spend $200 billion renovating old homes or building affordable new ones. It's a move that would fight climate change in a way that makes people's lives better.

More contagious than other variants, and maybe more likely to cause severe disease, Delta is spreading so fast in the U.S. it could cause another surge this summer or fall, according to new research.

The method, in which voters are asked to rank candidates, has gained traction as a way to more accurately reflect the will of the majority. But detractors warn there are potential downsides, too.

Last year, COVID-19 was the leading cause of death for officer fatalities. This year, traffic fatalities among officers are up 44%.

The pop star says she is "being labeled something that I am not," after critics said her actions in the years-old clips were insensitive at best and racist at worst.

President Trump seems to be itching for states to reopen — frankly, faster than his own administration's guidelines recommend.

Donald Trump accuses Joe Biden of being cozy with Chinese leaders. The Biden campaign says Trump is ineffective with China on the coronavirus, escalating a central showdown in the campaign.

Climate change activists had planned three days of protests and other events for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But with the coronavirus pandemic, they will be virtual.

Widespread testing is key to lifting social distancing and preventing more waves of COVID-19. But how do communities know if they're doing sufficient testing to stay on top of outbreaks?