States Banning Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights ProbesStates Banning Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights ProbesStates that block school mask mandates could lose federal education funding.Associated PressAssociated Press
U. S. Added 943,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate at 5.4%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.Associated PressAssociated Press
Senators Struggle to Amend, Finish $1T Infrastructure BillSenators Struggle to Amend, Finish $1T Infrastructure BillOne of the amendments generating the most attention Thursday involved cryptocurrency.Associated PressAssociated Press
Biden to Allow Eviction Moratorium to Expire SaturdayBiden to Allow Eviction Moratorium to Expire SaturdayBiden called on “Congress to extend the eviction moratorium to protect such vulnerable renters and their families without delay.”Associated PressAssociated Press
CDC Reverses Course on Indoor Masks in Some Parts of USCDC Reverses Course on Indoor Masks in Some Parts of USThe CDC is also recommending masks in K-12 schools for the upcoming academic year.Associated PressAssociated Press
Blue Origin’s Bezos Reaches Space on First Passenger FlightBlue Origin’s Bezos Reaches Space on First Passenger FlightThe founder of Blue Origin as well as Amazon on Tuesday will become the second billionaire to ride his own rocket.Associated PressAssociated Press
“Embarrassed Raccoon” Rescued From Home“Embarrassed Raccoon” Rescued From HomeThe animal was caught on camera facepalming itself after getting trapped inside the house.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Robert E. Lee Statue Removed in CharlottesvilleRobert E. Lee Statue Removed in CharlottesvilleIts threatened removal became a rallying point for white supremacists and inspired their violent 2017 rally that left a woman dead and dozens injured.Associated PressAssociated Press
Review Prompted By Building Collapse Closes Miami CourthouseReview Prompted By Building Collapse Closes Miami CourthouseThe 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.Associated PressAssociated Press
Trump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter and GoogleTrump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter and GoogleIn a twist of irony, Fox News streamed President Trump's announcement on Facebook. Ian AuzenneIan AuzenneAssociated PressAssociated Press
St. Martinville Man Drowns at Destin BeachSt. Martinville Man Drowns at Destin BeachThe sheriff's office has not identified the victim.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
U. S. Adds a Solid 850,000 Jobs as Economy Extends Its GainsU. S. Adds a Solid 850,000 Jobs as Economy Extends Its GainsIt's a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to fill open jobs.Associated PressAssociated Press
U. S. Home Prices Jump at Fastest Pace in More Than 15 YearsU. S. Home Prices Jump at Fastest Pace in More Than 15 YearsPotential buyers bid up prices on a limited supply of available properties.Associated PressAssociated Press
Miami-Area Condo Collapses; 1 Dead; Rescue Mission UnderwayMiami-Area Condo Collapses; 1 Dead; Rescue Mission UnderwaySome residents remain trapped in the rubble.Associated PressAssociated Press
Face to Face: Biden, Putin Meet for Long-Anticipated SummitFace to Face: Biden, Putin Meet for Long-Anticipated SummitIt's a moment of consequential diplomacy at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an all-time low.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Economy Adds 559,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate DownU.S. Economy Adds 559,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate DownThe unemployment rate is down to 5.8 percent.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Amazon to Buy MGM StudioAmazon to Buy MGM StudioMGM is the studio behind James Bond and ‘Shark Tank.’Associated PressAssociated Press
Former Sen. John Warner Dies at 94, Married Elizabeth TaylorFormer Sen. John Warner Dies at 94, Married Elizabeth TaylorHe was one of Elizabeth Taylor's seven husbands.Associated PressAssociated Press
White House: Biden to Meet Putin for Geneva SummitWhite House: Biden to Meet Putin for Geneva SummitThe face-to-face meeting will happen next month.Associated PressAssociated Press
Birthrate in America Fell to Lowest Level Ever in 2020Birthrate in America Fell to Lowest Level Ever in 2020The birthrate in America dropped big in 2020, putting us below replacement level and at our lowest birthrate ever.Jay WhatleyJay Whatley