Texas Gov. Abbott seeks out-of-state help against COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott appealed for out-of-state help to fight the third wave of COVID-19 in Texas.
COVID vaccines would be required for military under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon.
Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors
Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians.
'Code red': UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
As the planet warms, places will get hit more not just by extreme weather but by multiple climate disasters at once, the report said. That’s like what’s now happening in the Western U.S., where heat waves, drought and wildfires compound the damage.
Bobby Bowden, folksy coach of Florida St dynasty, dies at 91
The beloved, folksy Hall of Fame coach who built one of the most prolific college football programs in history died early Sunday at 91.
Infrastructure push slowed by Tennessee senator's objection
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, Democrats and Republicans trekked to the Senate floor on Sunday touting a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal and argued that, after months of haggling, it was time for a final vote on the measure. Standing…
Mars rover comes up empty in 1st try at getting rock sample
WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA’s newest Mars rover came up empty Friday in its first attempt to pick up a rock sample to eventually be brought back to Earth. The rover Perseverance drilled into the floor of the planet’s Jezero Crater…
Tokyo Olympics cost $15.4 billion. What else could that buy?
TOKYO (AP) — The official price tag for the Tokyo Olympics in $15.4 billion, which a University of Oxford study says is the most expensive on record. What else could those billions buy? The ballpark figure for building a 300-bed…
Wildfire explodes to third-largest in California history
A wildfire raging in Northern California exploded in size overnight, becoming the third-largest wildfire in state history.
'There are only so many beds': COVID-19 surge hits hospitals
In Georgia, more than two dozen hospitals said this week that they have had to turn away patients as the number of hospitalizations for COVID-19 has risen to 2,600 statewide.
US jobless claims down 14,000 to 385,000 as economy rebounds
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week by 14,000 to 385,000. The applications have more or less fallen steadily since topping 900,000 in early January.
Chattanooga family chosen to travel across the world and live anywhere rent free on Airbnb
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga family was one of 300,000 applicants for the Live Anywhere program on Airbnb. Imagine their surprise when they were told they were one of 12 families actually chosen to take on an…
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until October 3.
Cuomo urged to resign after probe finds he harassed 11 women
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced mounting pressure Tuesday to resign after an investigation found he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers.
Food giant Tyson to require vaccination for all US workers
Meat processer Tyson Foods will require all of its U.S. employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
U.S. Senate Unveils Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.
US to evacuate journalists, aid workers from Afghanistan
The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in United States
I-40 bridge linking Arkansas, Tennessee re-opened
Authorities on Saturday night reopened the eastbound lane of Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that had been closed ever since a crack was discovered in the span in May.
Justice Department says Russians hacked federal prosecutors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign broke into the email accounts of some of the most prominent federal prosecutors’ offices around the country last year, the Justice Department said Friday. The department said 80%…
California wildfire flares but within line crews have built
California's largest wildfire so far this year was flaring up Friday but it was because the flames were chewing through unburned islands of vegetation within a perimeter that firefighters have built.
Families paying off rent, food, debts with child tax credit
Families are starting to feel the benefits of the expanded child tax credit. One study estimates it could cut child poverty by 45%.
CDC team: 'War has changed' as delta variant dangers emerge
New evidence showing the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions has prompted U.S. health officials to consider changing advice on how the nation fights the coronavirus.
President Trump urged Justice officials to declare election 'corrupt'
President Donald Trump urged senior Justice Department officials to declare the 2020 election results "corrupt" in a December phone call, according to handwritten notes from one of the participants in the conversation.
EXPLAINER: What happens after foreclosure moratorium ends
Since early 2020, banks across the U.S. have been banned from foreclosing on homes as part of the federal government's efforts to assist families feeling economic pain caused by the pandemic. On Saturday, the ban will end, potentially putting thousands of families at risk.