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Newsom signs historic $15 billion to combat growing climate crises

By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

With drought, fires and heatwaves gripping the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a $15 billion investment package to respond to the converging crises. …

AP EXPLAINER: Who’s eligible for Pfizer booster shots in the U.S.?

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus. Boosters are free and available at health departments, clinics and drugstores.

McDonald’s pledges to phase out plastic in Happy Meal toys, a new app treats spider phobias and other stories you missed

By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin

A new app helps treat spider phobias using augmented reality, researchers teach cows to use the potty and McDonald’s says it’ll phase out fossil-fuel based plastic from Happy Meal toys. Check out these stories and others you might have missed…

WATCH: DHS secretary says all migrants are gone from Texas border camp

By María Verza, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

DHS Secretary Mayorkas said the U.S. has allowed about 12,400 to enter the country, at least temporarily, while they make claims before an immigration judge to stay in the country.

Haitians see history of racist policies in migrant treatment

By Aaron Morrison, Astrid Galvan, Jasen Lo, Associated Press

The images — men on horseback with long reins, corralling Haitian asylum seekers trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico — provoked an outcry. But Haitian Americans, Black immigrant advocates and civil rights leaders say it's just the latest…

WATCH: White House COVID task force gives update after latest booster recommendations

By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The White House COVID task force is expected to speak at 12:30 p.m. EST today. Watch their remarks here.

Former ABC News executive says Chris Cuomo harassed her

By David Bauder, Associated Press

The executive, Shelley Ross, said Friday she's concerned that Cuomo's reaction to her story and his role advising his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, indicates that he's learned little about harassment and what it does to women.

CDC director says people with risky jobs can also get COVID booster

By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans. The move opens a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against the coronavirus.

WATCH: Biden urges COVID-19 booster shots for those now eligible

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden is expected to speak from the White House at 9:45 a.m. EST today. Watch the president's remarks here.

WATCH: House votes to protect abortion rights amid state challenges

By Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that congressional action would make a “tremendous difference” in Democrats’ efforts to maintain access to abortion rights. She called the Supreme Court's decision “shameful” and counter to its own precedent.