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The Delta Variant Forces The Trajectory Of The Pandemic Up Sharply
The latest coronavirus surge is ratcheting up fears about the toll, and intensifying pressure to get more people vaccinated, wearing masks and perhaps start offering booster shots.
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Morning News Brief
New COVID-19 cases are rising sharply in every state. A federal freeze on evictions expired over the weekend. Students start heading back to school this week, but will it be in person or remote?
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Private Employers Wrestle With Trying To Vaccinate Their Workforce
The spread of the Delta variant is renewing pressure on private employers to encourage their workers to get vaccinated. Most aren't yet because of morale, political divisions and a tight labor market.
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Sunisa Lee Wins Olympic Gold Individual All-Around Gymnastics Competition
The U.S. is once again the Olympic champion in women's individual all-around gymnastics. Despite the absence of the superstar Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee kept the American streak alive.
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Morning News Brief
Democratic leaders aim to sell their $3.5 trillion budget plan. DOJ watchdog says the FBI failed to properly respond to gymnasts' sex abuse allegations. The EU has a plan to tackle climate change.
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Conditions In Haiti Remain Tense After Last Week's Presidential Assassination
The investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse is looking closely at the role the president's security detail played the night of his death.
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The 2021 Emmy Nominations Are Revealed On Tuesday
The ceremony will take place in September, and will be hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. It's been a tumultuous year for TV shows because of the pandemic.
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Morning News Brief
The Taliban expand their territorial control in Afghanistan. Demonstrators in Cuba protest shortages and rising prices. The U.S. sends investigators to Haiti after the president's assassination.
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Senate Democrats Take Up Act Which Would Expand Voting Rights
Senate Democrats have scheduled a procedural vote on their massive election overhaul bill. Without support from any Senate Republicans, it is expected to fail and debate on the issue will stall.
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The Biden-Putin Talks Are Expected To Last Several Hours
President Biden and Russian President Putin have arrived at the Geneva villa where they will hold their first face-to-face talks as leaders. The two shook hands and ignored reporters' questions.