The U.S. hit a bleak milestone: 40 million COVID infections since the pandemic began. There are about 12 cases for every 100 residents. Latest news.
Author: Christal Hayes, USA TODAY
COVID vaccination progress: Only 1 in 5 in new poll say they won’t get a jab; White House says pace of shots accelerating. Latest updates.
The U.S. is averaging 900,000 vaccinations per day, up from 500,000 per day in mid-July, Latest COVID news.
Man attacked by alligator in flooded Louisiana waters after Hurricane Ida
A man was attacked by an alligator in some of Louisiana’s flood waters after Hurricane Ida
Evacuation warnings issued in Lake Tahoe basin as Caldor Fire nears, tourists advised to stay home
Over 2K firefighters are battling the Caldor Fire as it nears iconic Lake Tahoe, spurring the first evacuation warnings to those inside the basin.
Hospital beds drying up as cases rise in several states; California professor sues to avoid vaccine: Latest COVID-19 updates
Several states seeing surges in COVID-19 cases are dealing with such an influx of sick residents that hospital beds are drying up. Latest COVID news.
Caldor Fire, ‘knocking on the door’ of Lake Tahoe area, becomes nation’s ‘No. 1 priority for firefighting resources’
The Caldor fire is “knocking on the door” near Lake Tahoe and has become the nation’s No. 1 priority for firefighting resources, officials say.
Delta-driven surge in US enters deadlier phase – and who’s dying is changing; Fauci advocates new treatment: Latest COVID-19 updates
Dr. Anthony Fauci called Tuesday for increased used of another intervention that can serve as both treatment and prevention. Latest COVID-19 news:
19-year-old woman wanted after setting man on fire, killing him in Texas home, police say
Houston police on Monday are searching for a woman who they say lit a man on fire and killed him earlier this month.
California’s Dixie Fire has destroyed nearly 900 buildings; hot weather could hinder firefighting efforts
The Dixie Fire continued to burn across northern California and while fire crews had some successes, weather forecasts offer a warning the blaze could worsen
Keep Gov. Gavin Newsom, or kick him out of office? What to know about California recall election.
The list of challengers includes reality star Caitlyn Jenner, radio host Larry Elder and the state’s 2018 Republican gubernatorial nominee John Cox.