Missouri Faces New COVID Surge as Delta Spreads
Missouri becomes a cautionary hotspot with rising infections driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates. Hospitals in Springfield report increased ICU admissions among younger patients while staff face burnout. Missouri leads the nation in new cases as Arkansa and nearby states show spikes and vaccination gaps persist.
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Officials tout vaccines after reports of heart risks
Public health leaders sought to reassure Americans that COVID-19 shots are safe after reports that a small number of mostly young men developed heart inflammation after vaccination. The CDC noted about 1,200 cases among mRNA vaccine recipients, stating the risk to ages 12 to 39 within 21 days of the second dose is 0.00126 percent.
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Harris to visit U S Mexico border area
Vice President Kamala Harris plans her first border visit since taking office to El Paso, accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, aiming to address root causes of migration from Central America. The trip follows criticism from Republicans and some Democrats over the delay.
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First Capitol riot sentence ends without jail time for Indiana woman
Anna Morgan Lloyd, 49, of Indiana, receives three years probation after pleading guilty to unlawfully entering the Capitol. Graydon Young of the Oath Keepers pleads guilty to conspiracy and obstruction and faces 5 1/4 to 6 1/2 years, with potential further reductions for cooperation.
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Bipartisan group stabilizes outline for infrastructure deal
A 21 senator group reached a tentative framework for a 559 to 953 billion dollar infrastructure package with roads broadband and traditional projects. President Biden invites the group to the White House to discuss the plan further as negotiations continue and lawmakers seek funding approaches.
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Supreme Court Rules for Student in Cursing Cheerleader Case
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that Brandi Levy’s off campus Snapchat curse words and middle finger did not justify a year long cheerleading suspension, upholding First Amendment rights while noting schools may still discipline off campus speech in some cases. The decision, written by Justice Breyer, preserves student speech protections while leaving room for school regulation in certain circumstances. Justice Thomas dissented.
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