Vaccine mandate coming soon for federal employees
President Joe Biden appears to be poised to announce a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for federal employees after claiming Tuesday that such a policy…
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‘I don’t feel any fear going out.’ How residents are living in America’s most vaccinated state
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Photographs by Will Lanzoni, CNN The sweaty Lindy Hoppers stood in a circle clapping to a hard-driving beat — switching…
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Arizona couple escapes flash flood while off-roading
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Arizona couple warns other about flash flooding after almost getting swept away. Monica Garcia…
Continue ReadingExtreme weather is upending lives in the West. ‘You walk around with this vague sense of terror.’
By Drew Kann, CNN It was the heat, in part, that pushed Eric Beck to leave Los Angeles. He had built a successful career in the TV and film industry…
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Ducey keeps virus policies despite new federal guidelines
(KYMA, KECY/AP News) – Arizona won’t be making any changes to its COVID-19 polices even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has…
Continue ReadingPfizer 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 ReadingHouse physician reinstates mask mandate amid Delta variant spread in the US
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Annie Grayer, CNN The US House is reinstating its mask mandate as the Delta variant emerges as the dominant strain of…
Continue ReadingRemington offers $33 million settlement with Sandy Hook school shooting victims’ families
By Kristina Sgueglia and Sarah Jorgensen, CNN Gun manufacturer Remington has offered nearly $33 million to nine families of victims killed in the…
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Why do vaccinated people need to mask? See Gupta’s answer
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…
Continue Reading ‘My wife wanted to hug me, and I told her no’: Officer shares emotional testimony
Sergeant Aquilino Gonell shares an emotional firsthand account during a House committee hearing into the January 6th Capitol…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for July 28: Coronavirus, Capitol riot, China, Brexit, Olympics
By AJ Willingham, CNN Wildfires in the US have burned almost 3 million acres so far this year. That’s more than the size of Delaware and Rhode…
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 Monsoon rains impact fires out West as hot and humid air hits Central US
Monsoon rains continue to shift north, providing assistance for fires out West. Meanwhile, severe storms and hot, humid air impact the Central US.…
Continue ReadingIllinois governor repeals HIV criminalization law and expands infertility coverage for same-sex couples
By Raja Razek, CNN Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed into law a legislation package that aims to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals…
Continue Reading ‘It’s like PTSD’: Health care workers struggle with latest Covid surge
With new cases of Covid-19 surging in most of the US — driven by unvaccinated Americans and fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant —…
Continue Reading St. Louis County Council votes to overturn mask mandate imposed by county executive
By Madeline Holcombe and Andy Rose, CNN The St. Louis County Council voted Tuesday to overturn an indoor mask mandate put in place Monday. The 5-2…
Continue ReadingOfficials issue update on deadly chemical leak in La Porte
WATCH: Officials issue update on deadly chemical leak in La…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s power grid operator has issued a statewide alert urging residents to cut back electricity use
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN California’s power grid operator has issued a statewide alert urging residents to cut back electricity use Wednesday…
Continue ReadingFauci: You get vaccinated because you want to save your life
Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…
Continue ReadingAnti-mask protesters forced a Florida school board to postpone a meeting about back-to-school requirements
By Liam Reilly and Christina Maxouris, CNN About 20 anti-mask protesters gathered at the Broward County School Board headquarters in Fort Lauderdale,…
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