US to begin evacuation of Afghans who aided US military
The Biden administration is set to begin evacuations of Afghans who aided the U.S. military effort in the nearly 20-year war during the last week of July.
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US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year
Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government reported Wednesday.
US consumer prices jumped 5.4% in past 12 months, most since 2008
American consumers faced a third straight monthly surge in prices in June, the latest evidence that a rapid reopening of the economy is fueling pent-up spending.
Top US commander in Afghanistan hands over command
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan relinquished his command at a ceremony in the Afghan capital Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Djokovic wins Wimbledon to tie Federer, Nadal with 20 Grand Slam titles
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Wimbledon title and 20th at a major tournament, putting him tied for first on the all-time list with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson has reached space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet.
Heat wave rolls across US West; wildfires rage in several states
Western states are expected to see triple-digit heat through the weekend as a high-pressure zone blankets the region. Meanwhile, firefighters struggle to contain fast-spreading wildfires. Read the latest, plus see photos and video.
Live updates: Death toll in Florida condo collapse now 78 after 14 more victims recovered
The death toll in the collapse of a Miami-area condo building rose to 78 on Friday, a number the mayor called "heartbreaking" and "staggering." Here's the latest.
Vaccinated students and teachers don't need masks in schools, CDC says
Vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, the CDC said Friday. Read the new guidelines here.
First African American spelling bee champ breezes to win
Zaila Avante-garde described spelling as a hobby, although she routinely practiced for seven hours a day. Find out her winning word and how to spell it.
Vaccinated Americans don't yet need 3rd dose to ward off delta variant, CDC says
But Pfizer wants approval for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying another shot within 12 months could dramatically boost immunity, and maybe help ward off the latest Delta coronavirus mutant.
Biden says US war in Afghanistan will end Aug. 31
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31, saying “speed is safety” as the United States seeks to end the nearly 20-year war.
Tokyo Olympics will be held without fans as state of emergency goes into force
Fans are banned from the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics which will open in two weeks, following a state of emergency announced Thursday.
Tampa Bay Lightning won a second straight Stanley Cup title. See the highlights.
Ross Colton scored off a pass from David Savard to give the Tampa Bay their second straight Stanley Cup title. View photos here of the extraordinary repeat, with each title coming in the midst of a pandemic.
COVID-19 deaths top 4 million worldwide. The pandemic persists, even in the U.S.
The crisis increasingly becomes a race between the vaccine and the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant. With infections rising in some places, is it time to step up U.S. testing again?
Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall along Florida Gulf Coast
Forecasters say Elsa's path will slice across north Florida and then move on to Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia before heading out in the Atlantic Ocean by Friday.
Haitian president assassinated at home, first lady hospitalized amid political instability
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of unidentified people attacked his private residence, the country’s interim prime minister said Wednesday.
Elsa is a hurricane again, and will hit Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday morning
Hurricane Elsa was packing winds as high as 75 mph as it hurtled toward Florida’s northern Gulf Coast. It's already lashed the Florida Keys. Get the latest here.
Update: 4 more victims found in Florida rubble; rescuers will work through Elsa's heavy rains
A fire official says four more victims have been found in the rubble of the collapsed condominium, bringing the death toll to 32, as heavy bands of rain from Elsa are expected.
An OPEC+ spat pushed oil prices higher. Will gas prices spike again, too?
U.S. gas prices already have hit a seven-year high. But oil prices climbed even higher after oil-producing nations again canceled plans Monday to discuss increasing production to satisfy the world's growing demand.
