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CDC finds unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely to die of COVID

By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press

New U.S. studies show COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations and death. That's even against the extra-contagious delta variant.

North Carolina governor vetoes bill limiting K-12 racial teaching

By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

North Carolina's bill would have prevented educators from compelling students to personally adopt any of 13 beliefs, and it was the focus of heated debate in the legislature. Cooper said Friday that the measure would have inserted politics into education.

California firefighters chase new fires ignited by lightning

By Associated Press

Firefighters were diverted from the huge Caldor Fire south of Lake Tahoe to fight multiple overnight lightning fires throughout El Dorado County, according to the local unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

AP report: FDA official hopeful younger kids can get shots this year

By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press

Dr. Peter Marks tells The Associated Press he is "very, very hopeful" that vaccinations for 5- to 11-year-olds will be underway by year's end. One company, Pfizer, is expected to turn over its study results by the end of September.

U.S. gives 1st public look inside base housing Afghans

By Farnoush Amiri, Report for America

The evacuees, among the last airlifted out of Afghanistan by the U.S. military, are being housed at the base while they undergo medical and security checks.

Judge loosens Apple's grip on app store in Epic decision

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

But the ruling also upheld Apple's right to block other stores from offering apps for its iPhone, and sided with Apple on every other key point of the case. In particular, the judge did not find that the company is…

Giuliani associate pleads guilty in campaign donation case

By Jim Mustian, Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A Florida businessman who gained notoriety for helping Rudy Giuliani seek damaging information on Joe Biden in Ukraine has pleaded guilty to seeking illegal foreign campaign contributions in an effort to build a marijuana business in the U.S.

Floating tombs, caskets vex grieving Louisiana residents after Ida floods cemeteries

By Roby Chavez

NEW ORLEANS - Norman Bouisse is wading through blackened water as thick muck fills his shrimp boots, looking for his baby brother's casket. For years, the casket sat undisturbed in its plot in Adams Cemetery in the historic town of…

5 Stories: What's behind the 'Great Resignation,' recycled tents for refugees and other stories you missed

By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin

Thousands of discarded tents from a UK music festival are repurposed for refugees, global chip shortages prompt General Motors to shut down assembly plants and why women are posting videos about taking out their own IUDs. Check out these stories…

WATCH: Harris hosts discussion with students about HBCUs and STEM education

By News Desk

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to deliver remarks Friday at Hampton University in Virginia about the importance of science and math education.