Jun 24 Infrastructure spending promises boost for industry By Damian J. Troise, Associated Press Details of the deal were scarce, but the pared-down plan, with $579 billion in new spending, has rare bipartisan backing and could open the door to the president's more sweeping $4 trillion proposals later on. Continue reading
Jun 24 As U.S. states and cities hit vaccine goals, deep disparities persist By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Vaccine distribution varies widely state to state, city to city and community to community. But a lack of reliable statistics makes it difficult to track and address disparities. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Florida officials say over 100 unaccounted for in beachfront condo collapse By Wilfredo Lee, Terry Spencer, David Fischer, Associated Press Authorities say nearly 100 people are still unaccounted for after part of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed in a town outside Miami. Continue reading
Jun 24 Nearly all COVID deaths in U.S. are now among unvaccinated By Carla K. Johnson, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press It is a staggering demonstration of how effective the shots have been and an indication that deaths per day — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the vaccine. Continue reading
Jun 24 New York court suspends Rudy Giuliani’s law license By Associated Press An appeals court suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the presidential race. Continue reading
Jun 24 CDC extends eviction moratorium a month, says it’s the last time By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The evictions moratorium is extended from June 30 until July 31. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Pelosi creates panel to ‘seek the truth’ on Capitol attack By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth.”… Continue reading
Jun 24 Thousands of young children lost parents to COVID-19. Where’s help for them? By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News More than 46,000 children in the U.S. have lost a parent to COVID-19. Continue reading
Jun 24 Wing of Miami-area condo collapses; many feared dead By Wilfredo Lee, Terry Spencer, David Fischer, Associated Press A wing of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed with a roar in a town outside Miami early Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 24 Senators push $953B infrastructure plan, raise hope for deal By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden has invited members of the group of 21 Republican and Democratic senators to the White House on Thursday. Continue reading