CDC chief Rochelle Walensky said Thursday that the rise of the delta variant in the U.S., while expected, has been “troubling.” Latest COVID news.
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Biden to ramp up vaccination drive; almost half of US reports rising cases largely because of delta variant surge: Live COVID-19 updates
Biden will outline five areas his team is focusing on to ramp up vaccinations. COVID cases were up in nearly half of U.S. states. Latest COVID news.
Possible tornado sweeps through DC, surrounding areas; thousands of utility customers left without power
A possible tornado swept through Washington D.C., on Thursday, passing through the National Mall and disrupting flights at Reagan National Airport.
Daily cases 10% higher in US this week; J&J vaccine may protect against delta variant: Today’s COVID-19 updates
A top U.S. official suggested that J&J vaccine likely protects against the delta variant. Michigan announces vaccine sweepstakes. Latest COVID news.
Northern California city passes law requiring gun owners to carry liability insurance
The law in San Jose, California, the first of its kind in the nation, was passed Tuesday, a month after the deadly mass shooting in the city.
Authorities investigate hundreds of deaths linked to torrid Pacific Northwest weather
Authorities from Oregon to British Columbia are investigating hundreds of deaths linked to the historic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest corridor.
Text messages may boost vaccination rates, study says; Supreme Court allows federal eviction pause: Latest COVID-19 updates
Researchers found people who were texted on flu vaccines were more likely to get a shot. Some states are trying that with COVID shots. Latest news.
Northern California Lava fire explodes to 13,300 acres, prompting evacuations and threatening marijuana farms
The Lava Fire in northern California was ignited by lightning during mountain thunderstorms. The blaze has burned over 13K acres and is 19% contained.
‘We’re going to have to get used to this’: Pacific Northwest scorched in dangerous, record-breaking heat wave
Record-breaking temperatures Saturday and Sunday. A risk of heat exhaustion. “We’re going to have to get used to this,” said one expert.
‘There’s so many people waiting’: At least 4 dead, 159 unaccounted for in Florida building collapse
Rescue crews continue to work at Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, searching for survivors of the Miami-area condo building’s collapse.