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Dr. Fauci on delta variant, booster shots and masks for the vaccinated

To understand more about the threat to Americans from the delta variant of the novel coronavirus, including the need for vaccinated individuals to wear masks or require booster vaccines, Judy Woodruff turns to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is the director…

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U.S. House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters

By Associated Press

The bill, which drew bipartisan support, eliminates a requirement that special visa applicants get a medical exam before they leave Afghanistan. They would be able to get the exam once they are in the U.S.

Analysis: Public scrutiny of the Florida condo collapse is needed to prevent another catastrophe

By Norb Delatte, The Conversation

Investigators are searching for what caused the tall apartment building near Miami to suddenly fail. What they find could lead to changes in building codes.

Congressional leaders urge FCC to perform equity audit

By Kat Stafford, Associated Press

Congressional leaders and a media advocacy organization are urging the Federal Communications Commission to investigate how policy decisions have disparately harmed Black Americans and other communities of color.

U.S. agency orders automated vehicle makers to report crashes

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The move Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates the agency is taking a tougher stance on automated vehicle safety than in the past.

4 COVID-era habits that people aren't ready to lose

By Laura Santhanam

Actions we took under duress have become hardwired habits and may endure after the pandemic has receded. They may help us think and live differently — maybe even better — in the future.

Tragedy becomes personal for Miami-Dade rescue crews

By Bobby Caina Calvan, Russ Bynum, Associated Press

Search and rescue teams from Miami-Dade have been deployed around the world. This time disaster struck at home.

Biden to visit Florida building collapse on Thursday

By Associated Press

The slow work of sifting through the remnants of the collapsed building stretched into a sixth day on Tuesday, as families desperate for progress endured a wrenching wait for answers.

Rolling blackouts hit parts of U.S. Northwest amid heat wave

By Gene Johnson, Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press

As the Pacific Northwest swelters in an unprecedented heat wave, an electrical utility in Spokane, Washington has announced that there will be more rolling blackouts that will cut off electricity and air conditioning.

WATCH: Officials give update on Florida building collapse

By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

The slow work of sifting through the remnants of a collapsed Florida condo building stretched into a sixth day Tuesday, as families desperate for progress endured a wrenching wait for answers.