Jul 05 New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Supporters say a larger, Democratic-only package now being developed in Congress must meet Biden's commitments to move the country toward carbon-free electricity, make America a global leader in electric vehicles and create millions of jobs in solar, wind and other… Continue reading
Jul 05 Tropical Storm Elsa headed to landfall on central Cuba coast By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press By Sunday, Cuban officials had evacuated 180,000 people as a precaution against the possibility of heavy flooding from a storm that already battered several Caribbean islands, killing at least three people. Continue reading
Jul 05 Search back on at South Florida condo after demolition By Rebecca Santana, Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Rescuers were given the all-clear to resume work looking for victims at a collapsed South Florida condo building after demolition crews set off a string of explosives that brought down the last of the building in a plume of dust. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 7:38 New POV doc explores the history of Confederate statues — and why they divide us By PBS NewsHour Comedian and journalist C.J. Hunt joins to discuss his new POV documentary, “The Neutral Ground,” which explores the burning issues of Confederate statues. The documentary, which airs on PBS on Monday, follows the removal of four of Confederate statues in… Continue watching
Jul 04 Hot dog! NYC marks July 4 with eating contest, fireworks By Associated Press The show will be broadcast live on NBC as part of a two-hour special featuring the Black Pumas, Coldplay, OneRepublic and Reba McEntire. The performers' appearances were pre-recorded from around the country in front of live audiences. Continue reading
Jul 04 6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat By David Klepper, Associated Press As shockwaves spread across the country from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, corporate America took a stand against the lies that powered the mob. Or so it seemed. Continue reading
Jul 04 Drilling nearly done to demolish rest of collapsed condo By Adriana Gomez Licon, Terry Spencer, Associated Press The decision to demolish the Surfside building came after concerns mounted that the damaged structure was at risk of falling, endangering the crews below and preventing them from operating in some areas. Continue reading
Jul 03 With storm looming, demolition of collapsed condo to start By Terry Spencer, Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press The search and rescue mission at the collapsed Florida condominium has been suspended as a crew prepares for the demolition of the remainder of the building, a fire official said Saturday. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 4:53 News wrap: U.S. economy shows signs of rebound with 850,000 jobs added in June In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. Labor Department reported a net gain of 850,000 jobs in June — the most in 10 months. The World Health Organization warned the delta variant of the coronavirus has opened a dangerous new… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 5:06 Surfside rescue workers running on ‘pure adrenaline’ to clear site ahead of Hurricane Elsa By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Rescue efforts in Surfside, Fla. resumed late Thursday after a 14-hour pause over concerns about the remaining structure. Weather issues like heavy rain also affected work. Hurricane Elsa is on course to reach the Florida coast this weekend. Amna Nawaz… Continue watching