DeSantis clashes with Biden as Florida faces mounting COVID surge
Schools are about to open in the state, and the governor says new COVID requirements are out of the question.
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Texas governor announces new special session to begin Saturday
The Democrats left the Legislature during the regular session in May and then fled the state in July to prevent a vote on a measure governing elections.
U.S. expands citizenship eligibility for certain children born abroad
Children born abroad to couples who used assisted reproductive technology, like surrogacy, will now qualify for U.S. citizenship, even if the U.S. parent is not biologically related to them.
4.2 million gig workers will soon lose unemployment aid
Innovative PUA program will end in early September, cutting off the self-employed and freelancers from all jobless aid.
Richard Trumka, influential head of AFL-CIO, dies at 72
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the country has "just lost a giant."
U.S. women's soccer team beats Australia 4-3 to capture bronze
The reigning World Cup champions were led by Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd, who had two goals each.
Mexico sues U.S. gunmakers, arguing they have fueled bloodshed
Among those being sued are some of the biggest names in guns.
Biden signs bill honoring officers who protected Capitol
"You stood in the breach. You did your duty," the president said before signing the bill.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless aid as hiring rebounds
Economists expect the labor market to keep humming despite the latest COVID-19 wave caused by the Delta variant.
GOP congressman asks court for immunity from January 6 suit
Brooks said a White House employee asked him to speak at the rally.
"You MUST leave now!" sheriff's office warns as California wildfire grows
A wildfire that tore through a historic mountain town in Northern California left much of the downtown in ashes
At least 10 killed when van carrying migrants crashes in Texas
At least 30 people were traveling inside the van at the time of the accident, authorities said. The driver was among those killed.
N.Y. state senator on Cuomo: "This is a governor that has to go"
New York state senator Samra Brouk joins a growing number of legislators calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation or impeachment amid sexual harassment allegations.
Passenger taped to seat after allegedly groping flight attendants
One video on social media showed the passenger claiming his parents are worth more than $2 million.
Atlantic hurricane season may be busier than first thought
Officials are forecasting 15 to 21 named storms instead of the 13 to 20 it predicted in May. Hurricane season lasts through the end of November, with its peak running from mid-August to mid-October.
Judge blocks construction on Trump's 250-foot arch for now
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
