Waning Progress On Covid Deaths Spurs Vaccination Debate
U S COVID-19 deaths and cases rise to levels not seen since winter driven by Delta and low vaccination rates. Southern states suffer surges as schools reopen, hospitals face staff shortages and capacity limits. President Biden's vaccine rules face legal resistance while booster talks proceed.
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Recall election looms for Newsom in California vote
Californians vote on recall to decide Gov. Gavin Newsom's fate amid COVID backlash with polls showing him ahead. Republican Larry Elder is the leading challenger as supporters emphasize voting turnout and a shift in state direction. Meanwhile Washington witnesses Blinken facing Senate questions over Afghanistan withdrawal as intelligence warns al Qaida may use Afghan soil to plot attacks within 1-2 years. Forecasters warn Nicholas may stall over Louisiana and trigger floods in the Deep South.
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Nicholas storms ashore then weakens over Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas downgraded to a tropical low over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana after landfall as a Category 1 hurricane. It dumped heavy rain, knocked out power to about half a million homes and businesses, and swamped the area previously hit by Harvey in 2017. Norm Macdonald dies at 61 after a private cancer battle, leaving a legacy as SNL writer and Weekend Update host.
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Art piece on police headquarters eyes sparks debate in Lawrence
Lawrence officials defend a public art concept by Joe O Connell linking empathy to eye imagery near the police headquarters. Some residents fear surveillance signals while others praise the prompt for public dialogue and plan QR code information access.
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