Man Shot During Cruisin’ the Coast Parade
The victim was reportedly responsive when bystanders helped him.
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States Banning Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights Probes
States that block school mask mandates could lose federal education funding.
U. S. Added 943,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate at 5.4%
The number of people who reported they had jobs surged by 1 million, pushing the jobless rate down from 5.9% in June.
Senators Struggle to Amend, Finish $1T Infrastructure Bill
One of the amendments generating the most attention Thursday involved cryptocurrency.
Biden to Allow Eviction Moratorium to Expire Saturday
Biden called on “Congress to extend the eviction moratorium to protect such vulnerable renters and their families without delay.”
CDC Reverses Course on Indoor Masks in Some Parts of US
The CDC is also recommending masks in K-12 schools for the upcoming academic year.
Blue Origin’s Bezos Reaches Space on First Passenger Flight
The founder of Blue Origin as well as Amazon on Tuesday will become the second billionaire to ride his own rocket.
“Embarrassed Raccoon” Rescued From Home
The animal was caught on camera facepalming itself after getting trapped inside the house.
Robert E. Lee Statue Removed in Charlottesville
Its threatened removal became a rallying point for white supremacists and inspired their violent 2017 rally that left a woman dead and dozens injured.
Review Prompted By Building Collapse Closes Miami Courthouse
The Miami-Dade County Courthouse will begin undergoing repairs immediately because of safety concerns found during a review prompted by the deadly collapse of a nearby condominium building, officials said.
Trump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter and Google
In a twist of irony, Fox News streamed President Trump's announcement on Facebook.
St. Martinville Man Drowns at Destin Beach
The sheriff's office has not identified the victim.