Jul 30 Study: Vaccinated people who got 'breakthrough' infections can carry as much virus as others By Lindsey Tanner, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The findings have the potential to upend past thinking about how the disease is spread. Previously, vaccinated people who got infected were thought to have low levels of virus and to be unlikely to pass it to others. But the… Continue reading
Jul 30 California wildfire flares but within line firefighters built By Associated Press The Dixie Fire covered 376 square miles in the mountains of Northern California where 42 homes and other buildings have been destroyed and more than 10,000 are still threatened. Continue reading
Jul 30 CDC team: 'War has changed' as delta variant dangers emerge By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press New evidence showing the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions has prompted U.S. health officials to consider changing advice. Continue reading
Jul 30 Trump urged Justice officials to declare election 'corrupt' By Eric Tucker, Associated Press "Just say the election was corrupt and leave the rest to me and the R. Congressmen," Trump said at one point to then-Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, according to notes taken by Richard Donoghue, who was then Rosen's deputy and… Continue reading
Jul 30 Justice Department says IRS must give Trump tax returns to Congress By Mark Sherman, Associated Press During the Trump administration, then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he wouldn't turn over the tax returns because he concluded they were being sought by Democrats who control the House of Representatives for partisan reasons. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Biden sees shortages to stop climate-change fueled wildfires By Josh Boak, Associated Press It was the second meeting between Biden and the governors, and the situation has only worsened since the first, putting a strain on aircraft, hoses and other supplies. Continue reading
Jul 30 Senate advances nearly $1 trillion infrastructure plan By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that the chamber should be able to process the legislation quickly given the bipartisan support. Continue reading
Jul 30 5 Stories: Florida's deadly red tide, passport renewal delays and other stories you missed By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin Florida grapples with a deadly red tide, chefs push back against gas stove bans and eager travelers face long delays when renewing passports. Check out these stories and others you might have missed on this week's episode of 5 Stories. Continue reading
Jul 30 Families paying off rent, food, debts with child tax credit By Michael Casey, Associated Press Families are starting to spend the money from the expanded child tax credit. Continue reading
Jul 30 'Welcome home': Evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to US By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Lee, Associated Press More than 200 people have arrived in the United States on the first evacuation flight for Afghans who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan. Continue reading