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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.

WATCH: Biden honors 2021 NBA champs Milwaukee Bucks at White House

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The Bucks were the first NBA champions to visit the White House in nearly five years, ending a Donald Trump-era hiatus.

WATCH: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Karine Jean-Pierre hold press briefing

By Associated Press

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg welcomed the opportunity to highlight elements of the new $1 trillion infrastructure deal agreed to by Congress last week, describing it as "a big deal."…

Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots to kids, info for parents

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids and information to parents on the benefits of the shots.

As rules ease, travelers head to US for emotional reunions

By John Leicester, Travis Loller, Associated Press

New rules go into effect Monday that allow nonessential travel across America's land borders for vaccinated visitors. They also allow air travel from a series of countries from which it has been restricted.

Aspiring border agent, dancer, engineer identified among Astroworld concert dead

By Randall Chase, Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Clearer pictures began to emerge Sunday of some of the eight young people who died when fans at a Travis Scott concert in Houston suddenly surged toward the stage.