California wildfires are outpacing last year's record
Between January 1 to July 11 of this year, approximately 4,163 fires have burned in California.
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Oregon wildfire becomes biggest in the nation
The Bootleg Fire, which started in Klamath County, has destroyed 54 structures and 21 homes.
Low COVID vaccination rates put children at risk, doctors say
The nationwide average of new daily coronavirus cases doubled in the last three weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Senate Democrats announce deal on $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill
Democrats will attempt to pass the bill through reconciliation, a process that will allow the legislation to be approved without any Republican votes.
Health official says she was fired after efforts to vaccinate teens
Dr. Michelle Fiscus says elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
China expert Matt Turpin on Beijing's strategic objectives
Host Michael Morell and Turpin discuss changes that accompanied Xi Jinping's rise to power, as well as the gradual shift in U.S. policy towards Beijing.
4 indicted for alleged Iranian plot to kidnap U.S.-based activist
An indictment unsealed in Manhattan says the alleged intel operatives planned to bring Brooklyn-based Masih Alinejad back to Iran, and to abduct 4 others.
U.S. will not give refuge to those fleeing Cuba and Haiti by boat
"Allow me to be clear: if you take to the sea, you will not come to the United States," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned on Tuesday.
Desperate travelers face high prices, crowded vacation spots
Americans desperate for vacation are facing increasing prices in hotel rooms, airfare, gas and car rentals.
Britney Spears' conservatorship, explained
Spears, 39, has asked the court to end her conservatorship, calling it abusive.
Carnival requires the unvaccinated to carry travelers insurance
Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean require unvaccinated passengers to get travel insurance before boarding a cruise.
IRS sending 4 million refunds on overpaid unemployment taxes
The U.S. may owe money to as many as 13 million taxpayers who received unemployment benefits last year.
Former GOP Senator Jeff Flake tapped to be ambassador to Turkey
Flake said he is "honored and humbled by the trust President Biden has placed in me with this ambassadorial nomination."
17 million gallons of sewage discharged into ocean in California
Officials issued closures for beaches including El Segundo and Grand Avenue Storm Drain after the massive sewage spill.
McDonald's franchises to offer child care and tuition benefits
Some franchises will start a "backup care" pilot program for child and elderly care.
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
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