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News Wrap: U.S. reopens to vaccinated international travelers

In our news wrap Monday, the United States fully reopens to most travelers for the first time since before the pandemic. The U.S. charged two hackers — a Ukrainian and a Russian — in a string of major ransomware attacks.

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Energy Sec. Granholm on how infrastructure bill will ease inflation, supply jam

The bipartisan infrastructure bill, a key part of President Joe Biden's legislative agenda, passed Congress last week and is headed to the White House to be signed into law. The trillion dollar plan will bring historic investments to roads, bridges…

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WATCH: Kyle Rittenhouse trial for Kenosha shooting continues - Day 6

By Michael Tarm, Scott Bauer, Amy Forliti, Associated Press

The first man killed by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha was shot at a range of just a few feet and had soot injuries that could indicate he had his hand over the barrel of Rittenhouse’s rifle, a…

What went wrong at the Astroworld Festival and how panic played a role in the crowd surge

By Lisa Desjardins, Karina Cuevas, Claire Mufson

A crowd surge last Friday at the Astroworld Festival in Houston Texas left eight people dead and many others injured. Since the incident, there has been a growing number of questions and concerns about the security measures that were in…

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Biden team defends worker vaccine rule, wants challenges combined into single case

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

At least 27 states plus several businesses and associations filed legal challenges in at least six federal appeals courts after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released its mandate last week.

Navy launches ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk

By Associated Press

Milk served four years in the Navy before being forced out. He then became one of the first openly gay candidates elected to public office.

Astroworld concert victims in weekend tragedy identified

By Juan A. Lozano, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Authorities have released the names of the eight people who died at a Houston music festival over the weekend.

Woman recalls 'complete terror' of Charlottesville car attack

By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press

Nine people who were physically injured or emotionally scarred are suing the rally organizers, alleging they conspired to commit violence.

Youth activists call on U.S. to help deliver $100 billion in international climate aid

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas, William Brangham, Sam Lane

“We're in the [climate crisis right now] because of empty promises, because [world leaders] prioritize themselves and their economies over the planet and the people,” South African climate activist Raeesah Noor-Mahomed said.