Pentagon to require COVID vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15
The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, or sooner if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise.
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Senate Dems unveil $3.5T budget for social, climate efforts
Senate Democrats unveiled a budget resolution Monday that maps $3.5 trillion in spending boosts and tax breaks aimed at strengthening social and environmental programs.
Earth's warming likely to pass limit set by leaders, report finds
"Code red for humanity": Earth's climate is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will likely blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent.
Tokyo Olympics come to close; US rallies to top China in gold medal count
The Olympic flame has been extinguished, marking the end of a pandemic-delayed and heavily restricted Tokyo Games.
Americans sweep Brazil for first Olympic gold medal in women's volleyball
The decades-long quest for the first Olympic gold medal for the U.S. women's volleyball team ended Sunday when the Americans finally broke through with a sweep of Brazil.
US rolls past Japan for 7th straight Olympic gold medal in women's basketball
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi capped off an unblemished 17-year Olympics run with a record fifth gold medal — and seventh straight for the U.S. women.
Golden, again: US men beat France in Olympic basketball gold-medal game
Kevin Durant scored 29 points to become a three-time men's basketball gold medalist and the U.S. held off France 87-82 on Saturday to win the title at the Tokyo Olympics.
US added 943,000 jobs in July; unemployment rate at 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as American employers added 943,000 jobs. The U.S. economy continues to bounce back with surprising vigor from last year’s coronavirus shutdown.
Longtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka dies at age 72
Richard Trumka, the powerful president of the AFL-CIO labor union, has died, according to Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Moderna reports COVID-19 vaccine remains 93% effective through 6 months
Moderna said an analysis shows that its vaccine remains 93% effective as much as six months after the second dose. It is also testing a potential booster shot.
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until Oct. 3.
Update: Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon
An officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit station outside the Pentagon, law enforcement officials said.
Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds
An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees.
Virus updates: NYC will require vaccination proof for indoor dining, gyms; Florida sets another hospitalization record
NYC becomes first big U.S. city to require proof of vaccination for indoor activities; Florida sets another record for hospitalizations as variant spreads. Get the latest.
Biles sticks landing in balance beam final, wins Olympic bronze
Simone Biles wins the bronze medal on balance beam after returning to competition at the Tokyo Olympics. See snapshots from her medal-winning routine.
Olympics Latest: Canada beats US women in soccer semis; USA's Jade Carey wins gold on floor exercise
Canada has defeated the US women's team in soccer semifinals. American gymnast Jade Carey has won the gold medal on floor exercise. The latest from Tokyo.
American star Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo. The 2016 Olympic champion will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday.
Senators unveil nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package
After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Sunday night, wrapping up days of painstaking work. Now, the debate begins.
Caeleb Dressel joins elite company with 5th gold as US sets relay record to close out Tokyo swimming
Caeleb Dressel has won his fourth gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 50-meter freestyle. Get the latest from Tokyo.
Olympics Latest: Simone Biles withdraws from vault, uneven bars
Biles was the defending Olympic champion in the vault. Plus, get the latest on the games tonight.
