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WATCH: Biden pushes infrastructure plan in Louisiana

By Josh Boak, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Biden said across the U.S., there are 45,000 bridges that are structurally deficient and in need of repair. And he said his infrastructure plan would not only fix the bridges but "put Americans to work in every state."…

U.S. unemployment claims fall to a pandemic low of 498,000

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market's growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.

U.S. top diplomat Blinken in Ukraine for talks with president

By Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived for a one-day visit that is highly anticipated in the country as it faces heightened tensions with Russia.

Federal judge strikes down CDC eviction moratorium, appeal expected

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

The Justice Department announced it would appeal the ruling Wednesday from the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., so there likely won't be any immediate impact.

Families, advocates mark day of awareness for Indigenous victims of violence

By Felicia Fonseca and Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

From Washington to American Southwest Indigenous communities, top government officials, family members and advocates are gathering as part of a call to action to address the ongoing problem of violence against Indigenous women and children.

Firing of Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks reversed

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Based on the city's failure to comply with some provisions of its code and on witness testimony, the Atlanta Civil Service Board says it concluded Rolfe wasn't given due process before he was fired.

States push back against use of facial recognition by police

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

At least seven states already have enacted restrictions limiting government use of the technology and about 20 states are debating additional bills. States want to know how and why the technology is being used.

Small business COVID-19 relief program runs out of money

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press

The government's key COVID-19 relief program for small businesses has run out of money.

Peloton announces recall of treadmills after a child dies

By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press

Peloton is recalling its treadmills after denying that they were to blame for the recent death of a child and the injuries of 29 others.

Flood threats persist as storms continue to drench the South

By Jay Reeves, Associated Press

Relentless wind and rain have pummeled large swaths of the South, spawning tornadoes, sparking a flash flood emergency in Alabama and damaging homes from Texas to Virginia.