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U.S. Vaccinations Ramp Up With Shots Passing 700,000 for Four Straight Days
White House Chief of Staff Ronald Klain said roughly 3 million people received their first shot in the past week, marking a significant increase in the country's vaccination rollout.
GOP Rep. Crawford Says 'Don't Know' If COVID-19 Worse Than Common Cold Amid Delta Surge
"I believe that the COVID virus is real," GOP Rep. Rick Crawford said. "However, I don't know that it's any worse than the common cold."
23 Percent of Republican Men Have Favorable View of White Nationalists: Poll
Seventeen percent of Democratic Party men in the survey also said they have some form of "favorable" view of white nationalist groups.
TikTok Star Anthony Barajas Dies After Being Gunned Down at 'Purge' Movie Screening
TikTok star Anthony Barajas died Saturday morning after he was shot Monday in a movie theater in Corona, California, the police department said.
24 Percent of Latina Women Have Lost Family Member to COVID-19: Poll
The survey also found that Latina women are at least 5 percent more likely to become sick with COVID-19 than other women of color.
Doctor Warns Sending Children to School Unmasked Will Lead to Further Delta Variant Spread
"This is a different virus than we were dealing with last fall," Dr. Eddie Stenehjem said in a Facebook Live.
U.S. Sees Ongoing Spike in Gun, Ammo Sales: 'I've Never Seen Anything Like It'
In the first six months of 2021, the FBI has conducted more than 22 million background checks for gun sales.
Congress Weighing Ban on Recurring Donations, Could Further Hurt Trump PAC's Monthly Haul
"It's almost like theft," FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub said. "I don't want to see donors tricked."
Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley Sleep on Capitol Steps as Millions Face Eviction as Moratorium Ends
"Your whole life turns upside down," Bush said. "That's what's going to happen to seven million people over the course of the next few weeks."
Letters Show Clash Between Florida Mayors Over Access to Surfside Condo Collapse Site
"It would not be an understatement to characterize our need to access the collapse site as an emergency," Mayor Burkett wrote to Mayor Levine Cava.
California Offering Cash Incentives to Cut Energy Use to Avoid Rolling Blackouts
Gavin Newsom announced the incentive as a way to free up energy supplies to meet demand amid the increasing threat of extreme heat events and wildfires.
Nurse Says It's Defeating to Have COVID Patients Die Knowing Shot 'Could Make a Difference'
"I can't explain the feeling of defeat when you do everything, you pour everything into a patient and it's not enough," she said.
60 Seattle Bars, Restaurants Requiring COVID Vaccine to Eat, Drink
"This is about protecting our staff and protecting our guests," one Seattle restaurant owner said.
Man Alleges He Was Fired by Burger King Over Colostomy Bag: 'My Morale Was Crushed'
"I don't really care about the money. It's more about making a statement that things like this are unacceptable," the man said about suing the fast-food giant.
Father of Corona Movie Theater Shooting Victim Lashes Out at Suspect in Court: 'Look at Me!'
"Look at me, bro," he said in the video, which was posted by a local television news station. "Look at me. Look at me."
Dallas Firefighter Accused of Saying He Had COVID to Get Time Off From Work
The warrant alleges William Carter lied about positive virus diagnoses for himself, his spouse and child and received more than $12,000 in paid sick leave.
Oregon AG Calls for Release of Names Who Died From Heat Wave, Says It Will 'Help Inform Public'
Requests for the information were previously denied by the state medical examiner.
U.S. May Experience Another Year of COVID Waves Before Things Turn Around: Expert
"I think we're in for at least another year in this country of waves and surges of COVID," Dr. Celine Gounder said.
Sarah Palin on Running for Senate: 'If God Wants Me to Do It, I Will'
The former governor of Alaska told a religious event that she would hope to have better support from Christians if she returned to politics.
Ted Lieu Weighing Legal Ramifications of Reported Trump Justice Department Call
The Californian congressman responded to a report that notes showed the ex-president had called for the 2020 election to be called "corrupt."
Inmates are Dying in Connecticut's Prisons Due to Medical Negligence
Staff shortages and mismanagement of medical services have led to serious conditions such as lupus and cancer being identified too late.
Mega Millions Numbers for 07/30/21: Did Anyone Win the $166 Million?
The Mega Millions jackpot on Friday night had a cash option of $120.1 million but did anyone take it home?