Aug 03 Watch 6:29 Worsening wildfires in California’s wine country threaten low-wage farm workers By Stephanie Sy, Leah Nagy, Sam Lane, Lena I. Jackson Wildfire season is here and in California alone, this year's fires have already burned more acres than at this time in 2020. In recent years, Sonoma County, north of San Francisco, where wine vineyards dot the landscape and tourism is… Continue watching
Aug 03 WATCH: Pentagon Police give update on shooting near transit station By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Officials say a Pentagon officer died after being stabbed during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene. Continue reading
Aug 03 Democrats’ national party workers forming union By Bill Barrow, Associated Press DNC officials cast the outcome as proof of its commitment to labor. The move comes as Democrats on Capitol Hill remain unable to pass a sweeping overhaul of federal labor law. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: New York AG discusses findings of sexual harassment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo By Associated Press The investigation, conducted by two outside lawyers, found that the Cuomo administration was a "hostile work environment" and that it was "rife with fear and intimidation."… Continue reading
Aug 03 CDC calls for more syringe access in West Virginia county hit by HIV By John Raby, Associated Press There were 63 intravenous drug-related HIV cases in Kanawha County from 2019 through May 13 of this year, according to a report from the CDC and West Virginia health officials. The surge was attributed at least in part to the… Continue reading
Aug 03 Congress approves medals to honor Jan. 6 responders By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate has voted to award Medals of Honor to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection. The bill passed by voice vote with no objections. Continue reading
Aug 03 Multiple injuries as gunshots fired at Pentagon transit stop By Lolita C. Baldor, Sagar Meghani, Associated Press The incident occurred on a Metro bus platform that is part of the Pentagon Transit Center just steps from the Pentagon building. Continue reading
Aug 03 New York City will require vaccination proof for indoor dining, gyms By Associated Press New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor activities, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, making it the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions. Continue reading
Aug 03 Florida again breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations By Freida Frisaro, Associated Press The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Florida rose to an all-time high of 11,515 patients in one day, according to data the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Experts testify before Senate on student loan bankruptcy reform By News Desk The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on student loan bankruptcy reform as the federal government prepares to end its pause on payments this fall. Continue reading