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Infections rise in 48 states, world again seeing increase in infections, deaths: Live COVID-19 updates
The U.S. is once again reporting more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections every hour.
Death toll from Texas February snowstorm climbs to 210, state officials say
The death toll from the Texas February freeze and collapse of the statewide electric power grid climbed to 210, according to state officials.
Over 50 large fires are burning in 10 states across the western US. Here’s how they stack in history.
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Los Angeles beaches reopen almost three days after 17 million gallons of sewage spill into Santa Monica Bay
Los Angeles authorities reopened four miles of beaches after 17 million gallons of sewage spilled into Santa Monica Bay Sunday.
‘We are fed up’: Thousands of demonstrators throughout Cuba protest shortages, rising prices
Thousands of Cubans took the streets Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices, in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Global death toll from coronavirus reaches 4 million; Tokyo under emergency ahead of Olympics: Latest COVID-19 updates
As the global death toll reaches 4 million, the Japanese Prime Minister announced a state of emergency for Tokyo ahead of the Olympics. Latest news.
Biden to ramp up vaccination drive; almost half of US reports rising cases largely because of delta variant surge: Live COVID-19 updates
Biden will outline five areas his team is focusing on to ramp up vaccinations. COVID cases were up in nearly half of U.S. states. Latest COVID news.
Possible tornado sweeps through DC, surrounding areas; thousands of utility customers left without power
A possible tornado swept through Washington D.C., on Thursday, passing through the National Mall and disrupting flights at Reagan National Airport.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine may protect against delta variant; Michigan to announce vaccine lottery: Live COVID-19 updates
A top U.S. official suggested that J&J vaccine likely protects against the delta variant. Michigan announces vaccine sweepstakes. Live COVID news.