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Indonesia surpasses 100,000 deaths amid new virus wave

By Edna Tarigan, Associated Press

It took 14 months for Indonesia to exceed the 50,000 death mark at the end of May, and just over nine weeks to double it. The Health Ministry recorded 1,747 new deaths of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.

Indian hospitals buckle amid virus surge

By Aniruddha Ghosal, Neha Mehrotra, Associated Press

India's health system is collapsing under the worst surge in coronavirus infections that it has seen so far.

The Longest Year: How the pandemic made inequality in America worse

By Amna Nawaz, Leah Nagy, Rachel Wellford, Vika Aronson, Emily Carpeaux, Erica R. Hendry

Generations of inadequate medical care, deeply entrenched economic disparities and a biased system of justice all came to a head, a reminder that for many Americans the hazards of structural racism are a daily reality. We hear the story of…

Census says no redistricting data until end of September

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Officials at the statistical agency blamed operational delays during the 2020 census caused by the pandemic.

CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely

By Collin Binkley, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Its roadmap for reopening schools emphasizes mask wearing and social distancing and other actions, saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.

Britain’s COVID infection rate lowers to July numbers

By Associated Press

The U.K. is in lockdown to try to curb Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak, which has caused more than 116,000 deaths.

Amid systemic inequality, U.S. salaries recover even as jobs haven’t

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The turnaround in total wages underscores how disproportionately America's job losses have afflicted workers in lower-income occupations.

GOP attacks Dems’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill from all angles

By Alan Fram, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The package would provide $1,400 payments to some Americans, hundreds of billions for state and local governments and boost vaccination efforts, raise tax credits for children and increase unemployment benefits.

Powell stresses commitment to full employment and low rates

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Powell spent little time on inflation in prepared remarks for a webcast to the Economic Club of New York.

Oscars will be broadcast from multiple locations

By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

Specific plans have yet to be unveiled for the show, but the academy said it is “determined to present an Oscars like none other, while prioritizing the public health and safety of all those who will participate,” a spokesperson said.