U.S. Senate votes to start work on $1T infrastructure bill
UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has voted to start work on a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package. The vote came together…
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Biden proposes strengthening Buy American rules to boost manufacturing
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pennsylvania — President Joe Biden on Wednesday proposed strengthening the federal government’s Buy American rules in an attempt to…
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New York to require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo Covid-19 testing
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will require all state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by Labor Day or undergo weekly Covid-19…
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Pfizer says 3rd vaccine dose ‘strongly’ protects against Delta variant
NEW YORK, NY — A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…
Continue Reading Pfizer data suggest third dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘strongly’ boosts protection against Delta variant
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…
Continue Reading Tanzania’s President gets coronavirus vaccine live on TV, reversing country’s year-long policy of Covid denial
By Larry Madowo, CNN Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday launched the country’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign after receiving…
Continue Reading The Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks near July’s end. Here’s how to watch
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Between midnight and dawn on Wednesday and Thursday (July 28 — 29), the Delta Aquariids meteor shower will light up the…
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Iran supreme leader calls U.S. ‘stubborn’ in stalled nuclear talks
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader has called the U.S. “stubborn” in stalled nuclear talks in Vienna for discussing Tehran’s…
Continue Reading Japan’s vaccination minister says speed of inoculations less important than getting shots to the young
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s vaccination minister says the speed of the country’s inoculation campaign is less urgent than getting shots to young…
Continue Reading Wildfires scorch Spain and cause ‘disaster without precedence’ in Sardinia
Extremely hot temperatures and drought conditions worsen conditions to fire European wildfires. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the…
Continue Reading Thailand sends Covid patients home on trains as virus cases and deaths mount in the capital
By Kocha Olarn, Helen Regan and Sophie Jeong, CNN Thai citizens seeking Covid-19 treatment in Bangkok are being returned to their hometowns by train,…
Continue Reading Tokyo reports 3,177 new virus cases, sets another record days after Olympics begin
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo has reported 3,177 new coronavirus cases, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time days after the start…
Continue Reading Raisman shares concern for Biles, calls USA Gymnastics ‘absolute disaster’
Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…
Continue Reading Canadian swimmer’s success throws spotlight on China’s one-child policy
By Nectar Gan and Steve George, CNN A gold medal-winning Canadian swimmer has made waves in China for her Chinese heritage, sparking heated…
Continue Reading Tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan vaccinates 90% of its population, becoming a beacon of hope for a region struggling with Covid
By Helen Regan, CNN Bhutan has fully vaccinated 90% of its eligible adult population in a week with Covid-19 shots, a feat that has been described as…
Continue Reading Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition
TOKYO, Japan — Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition…
Continue Reading China appears to be expanding its nuclear capabilities, US researchers say in new report
By Brad Lendon and Nectar Gan, CNN China is building a second field of missile silos in its western deserts, according to a new study, which…
Continue Reading How do elite athletes conquer their nerves?
How do elite athletes keep calm on the big stage? Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the science behind keeping…
Continue Reading Simone Biles explains why she withdrew from team finals
During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Simone Biles along with her Team USA gymnastics team addressed the media following the conclusion of the women’s team…
Continue Reading U.S. star Katie Ledecky easily wins 1500 freestyle for 1st gold
TOKYO, Japan — When Katie Ledecky finally saw that familiar number next to her name, the emotions flooded to the surface at the Tokyo Aquatics…
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Republican Jake Ellzey has won a U.S. House seat in Texas over a Trump-backed rival
ARLINGTON, Texas — Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former…
Continue Reading First person charged under Hong Kong national security law
The first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law faces life in prison after being found guilty of inciting secession and…
Continue Reading Biden set to require all federal workers to get vaccinated for Covid
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden will announce on Thursday a requirement that all federal employees and contractors be vaccinated against…
Continue Reading Hubble finds water vapor around Jupiter’s moon Ganymede
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Hubble Space Telescope has spied evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere around Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, the…
Continue Reading See mesmerizing images of Jupiter and its biggest moon
NASA has released an animation that allows viewers to get a simulated “starship captain” eye view of its flyby of Jupiter and its largest…
Continue Reading CDC offers new mask guidance for vaccinated people, schools
NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday cited new science on the transmissibility of the delta variant in…
Continue Reading U.S. Capitol police detail violence at Jan. 6 riot hearing
WASHINGTON, DC — Democrats launched their investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection Tuesday with a focus on the law…
Continue Reading Ex-Air Force intelligence analyst sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking classified info about US drone program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A former Air Force intelligence analyst has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking top secret information about…
Continue Reading U.S. women take gymnastics silver as star Simone Biles out over ‘mental health’
RELATED CONTENT: LIVE Blog: Latest updates from Tokyo Olympics 2021 UPDATE #2: USA gymnast Simone Biles said she withdrew from Tuesday’s team…
Continue Reading Simone Biles says she wasn’t in right ‘headspace’ to compete and withdrew from gymnastics team final to protect herself
TOKYO (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee has won the gold medal in women’s gymnastics after U.S. star Simone Biles exited with a medical issue.…
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