Jul 29 The biggest takeaways from the first 8 Jan. 6 hearings By Casey Kuhn, Julia Griffin Here are some highlights from each day of the first eight public hearings. Continue reading
Jul 29 U.S. not considering second boosters for all until updated vaccine is ready By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer. Continue reading
Jul 29 San Francisco declares state of emergency to combat monkeypox outbreak By Eric Risberg, Andrew Selsky, Associated Press The declaration allows officials to mobilize personnel and cut through red tape to get ahead of a public health crisis reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic that devastated San Francisco in the 1980s. Continue reading
Jul 29 Distrust in election process grips Nevada community By Sam Metz, Associated Press Water rights, livestock rules and marijuana licenses are among the many local dramas that consume the time of the five commissioners in this vast swath of rural and deeply Republican Nevada. Continue reading
Jul 29 $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on the line Friday night By Associated Press The giant jackpot is the nation's third-largest prize and is the result of 29 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all of the game's six numbers. Continue reading
Jul 29 Appalachian floods kill at least 16 as rescue teams deploy By Bruce Schreiner, Timothy D. Easley, Associated Press Mudslides on steep slopes left many people marooned and without power, making rescues more difficult. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 9:19 Senate agreement on climate change, health care revives Biden’s legislative agenda Senate Democrats are lauding a deal on a spending package to reduce the deficit, lower health care costs, raise corporate taxes and combat climate change. It's a stunning development after more than a year of negotiations had failed to win… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 9:02 U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, stoking fears of a recession New data out Thursday shows the U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, raising concerns that the nation might be nearing, if not already in, a recession. The White House pushed back against that idea, pointing to strong job… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 4:16 News Wrap: House Democrats back bill to boost U.S. semiconductor industry In our news wrap Thursday, House Democrats back $280 billion bill to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry, parts of Appalachia faced flash flooding after days of rain, the Pacific Northwest heat wave persists, Russian said there no agreement yet on… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 5:37 What the Senate deal could mean for the fight against climate change A deal formed late Thursday among Senate Democrats would bring substantial new money to boost the expansion of renewable energy and provide more incentives for people to buy electric vehicles. But it also expands more fossil fuel development projects. David… Continue watching