27 people aboard Carnival cruise test positive for COVID-19
Infected include 26 crew members and one passenger, all vaccinated, on a cruise that set sail from Galveston, Texas.
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Young mom dies of COVID days after giving birth
After an emergency C-section, Kristen McMullen was only able to hold her baby "a few short minutes" before being rushed to the ICU, her family said.
Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik named new "Jeopardy!" hosts
Richards, the show's executive producer, has been named the new host of the beloved, syndicated game show. Mayim Bialik will take over the primetime and spinoff series.
Britney Spears' father to step down from conservatorship
"We are pleased that Mr. Spears and his lawyer have today conceded in a filing that he must be removed," Britney Spears' attorney said. "It is vindication for Britney."
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Texas death-row inmate sues for pastor's touch during execution
Attorneys for John Henry Ramirez have filed a federal lawsuit ahead of his September 8 execution.
Atlanta mom claims local elementary school is segregating classes
Kila Posey says she felt a pit in her stomach when she found out about it, and she's filed a federal civil rights complaint. The school district calls the practice "unacceptable."
Extra vaccine dose OK'd for some with weakened immune systems
The move applies to millions of Americans who are especially vulnerable because of organ transplants, certain cancers or other disorders.
Hundreds of Palm Beach students forced into COVID quarantine
As of Friday, there were a total 134 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across more than 50 K-12 schools in the district and over 1,000 students have been sent home due to exposure.
Nike cracking down on shoe customizers. Is that a misstep?
"Nobody wants to wear a Nike Air Force 1 that everyone else can have," said one shoe customizer.
First live "murder hornet" of 2021 spotted in Washington state
The resident's report, confirmed by entomologists, included a photograph of the hornet attacking a paper wasp nest.
Surgeon general on what lies ahead for COVID - "The Takeout"
Murthy told "Takeout" host Major Garrett "it's just a matter of time" before COVID booster shots are required.
Chicago's Lollapalooza wasn't a superspreader event, health official says
As of Wednesday, no hospitalizations or deaths have been reported in relation to the music festival, Chicago's public health commissioner said.
Judge kicks off key hearing in Boy Scouts bankruptcy case
An attorney for the Boy Scouts of America said the group's national board never adopted a resolution approving an $850 million agreement that is the linchpin of its bankruptcy plan.
Lyft driver allegedly attacked by passenger, calls for policy changes
"I drive for a rideshare company for almost five years now; I never thought this happen to me," the victim told CBS Los Angeles.
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
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