Biden to tie vaccines for nursing home staff to funding
The announcement comes the same day federal health officials recommended a booster shot for vaccinated Americans.
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Video shows the "explosive growth" of California wildfire
The blaze, which is zero percent contained, tripled in size over the past 24 hours and threatens more than 5,800 homes, officials said.
Unvaccinated college students face COVID-19 test fees — and fines
Some schools hit the inoculated with four-digit penalties, while others take the opposite tack and offer scholarships.
Facebook launches "Horizon Workrooms" for virtual offices
Mark Zuckerberg revealed the new virtual reality app in an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.
Service members receive mental health resources as U.S. exits Afghanistan
"These are difficult days for those who lost loved ones in Afghanistan and those who carry the wounds of war," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.
PG&E shut off power to 48,000 residents, citing wildfire risk
Parts of 13 counties and three tribal lands throughout California were affected by the power shutoff.
11-year-old launches campaign to save the bees
When Scarlett Harper learned the bees in her neighborhood were being wiped out by mosquito pesticides, she rallied to save them.
Prosecutor calls R. Kelly a "predator" as racketeering trial begins
The first of the disgraced R&B singer's accusers testified against him Wednesday following opening statements in the high-profile trial.
More U.S. forces deployed to Haiti as death toll tops 2,000
Rescue and recovery efforts have been slowed by Tropical Storm Grace, and have been hampered by the fact that the earthquake destroyed roads leading to some of the hardest-hit areas.
McConnell criticizes Biden for pulling U.S. troops from Afghanistan
McConnell sharply criticized President Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan but offered no solutions for how to resolve the chaos that has ensued as the country fell to the Taliban.
COVID infections during pregnancy linked to higher risks
A new study found pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are at a significantly higher risk for pre-term births.
Many parents are going into debt to afford school supplies
Families around the U.S. will spend roughly $850 this year — a record — as COVID-19 shadows the back-to-school season.
Biden says U.S. forces could stay in Afghanistan past August 31
President Biden sat down with ABC's George Stephanopoulos for his first interview since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Tropical Depression Fred threatens mudslides in upstate New York
Fred blew into the northeastern U.S. on Wednesday, unleashing heavy rains and threatening to cause mudslides and flash floods in upstate New York after closing highways in the lower Appalachians.
Former head of OxyContin maker denies blame for opioid crisis
Richard Sackler questioned in court over whether his family bears any responsibility for drug epidemic.
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