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‘As Long as it Takes': FEMA, Other Agencies Respond to Ida
President Biden spoke to states pounded by Hurricane Ida, detailing the federal effort to survey the damage and ensure access to essential services.
US Regulators Give Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
It's a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
States Banning Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights Probes
States that block school mask mandates could lose federal education funding.
US Health Officials Call for Booster Shots Against COVID-19
The plan calls for an extra dose eight months after people get their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
Chaos as Thousands Flee Afghanistan after Taliban Takeover
The Taliban swept into Kabul on Sunday after the president fled the country.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns
The resignation will be effective in fourteen days.
U. S. Added 943,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate at 5.4%
The number of people who reported they had jobs surged by 1 million, pushing the jobless rate down from 5.9% in June.
Senators Struggle to Amend, Finish $1T Infrastructure Bill
One of the amendments generating the most attention Thursday involved cryptocurrency.
New Laws Taking Effect Now Deal with Abortion, Policing & Marijuana
The new laws taking effect were passed in the regular legislative session that ended in June.
Biden to Allow Eviction Moratorium to Expire Saturday
Biden called on “Congress to extend the eviction moratorium to protect such vulnerable renters and their families without delay.”
U. S. Economy Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Size with 6.5% Q2 Growth
The growth was fueled by vaccinations and government aid.
American Sunisa Lee Wins All-Around Gymnastics Gold
Simone Biles watched from the stands.
CDC Reverses Course on Indoor Masks in Some Parts of US
The CDC is also recommending masks in K-12 schools for the upcoming academic year.
Blue Origin’s Bezos Reaches Space on First Passenger Flight
The founder of Blue Origin as well as Amazon on Tuesday will become the second billionaire to ride his own rocket.
Capitol Rioter Who Breached Senate Gets 8 Months for Felony
A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag has received an eight-month prison term, the first resolution for a felony case in the Capitol insurrection.
Tragedy on Lake Bistineau; One Dead After Accident in Arcadia
A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with this tragedy.
Pope Francis goes to Rome hospital for intestinal surgery
The Vatican says Pope Francis has gone to a Rome hospital for scheduled surgery for a stenosis, or restriction, of the large intestine.
Tropical Storm Elsa Nears Cuba Amid Fears of Flooding
Elsa already created havoc for Jamaica and Haiti.
Louisiana Lawmakers Carved Out New Ethics Code Exceptions
One bill allows an immediate family member of a local school board member or school superintendent to work as a school bus driver.
Capitol, Symbol of Democracy, Off-Limits on Independence Day
It's off-limits to most public visitors