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COVID-19 vaccines still work against delta variant, new research finds

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

New research from France adds to evidence that widely used COVID-19 vaccines still offer strong protection against a coronavirus mutant that now accounts for most U.S. infections.

FDA trims use of contentious Alzheimer’s drug amid backlash

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration has approved new prescribing instructions that are likely to limit use of a controversial new Alzheimer's drug.

A brief cultural history of UFOs, from secret Soviet weapons to alien visitors

By Greg Eghigian, The Conversation

The history of UFOs weaves together public fascination, government secrecy and cultural phenomena. Recent news and shifts in the government's stance on UFOs are giving new life to the mystery.

WATCH: Biden says U.S. war in Afghanistan will end August 31

By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is expected to give a policy speech Thursday about Afghanistan, as American troops plan to fully withdraw from the country by September 11.

WATCH: White House COVID-19 task force holds briefing

By News Desk

The White House COVID-19 task force is expected to hold a news briefing Thursday.

Arkansas reports biggest virus spike in five months

By Associated Press

Arkansas on Wednesday reported 1,000 coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day spike in nearly five months.

WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing as U.S. assesses ransomware attack

By Associated Press

The White House said Thursday it is "continuing to gather details" on the latest ransomware attack, including determining whether the "incident occurred with the knowledge or approval of the Russian government."…

Tropical Storm Elsa carves destructive path up East Coast

By Russ Bynum, Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Elsa's winds weakened, but it was dropping torrential rains over the Carolinas as it made its way through South Carolina early Thursday.

Crews give up hope of finding survivors at Florida condo collapse site

By Terry Spencer, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Emergency workers are giving up on any hope of finding survivors in a collapsed Florida condo building. Authorities told sobbing families Wednesday that there was “no chance of life” in the rubble.

Fencing will come down, but Capitol still closed to visitors

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The stark, black fence is one of the last remaining signs of the horrific mob siege by supporters of former President Donald Trump who tried to stop President Joe Biden's election victory.