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Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments
"Russia has issued an arrest warrant for a U.S. senator. Russia wants to arrest senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina after what he said about the war in Ukraine. Graham met with Ukraine's president zelensky on Friday, zelensky's office later released an edited video in which senator Graham says the Russians are dying and describes U.S. Military assistance to Ukraine as the best money we've ever spent. Senator Graham appears to have made the remarks at different times in the conversation, but the short video by Ukraine's presidential office put them next to each other. It caused outrage in Russia. The Russian interior ministry then issued the arrest warrant. I'm Rita foley
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From the Civil War to today's mattress sales, Memorial Day is full of contradiction
"Memorial Day, a solemn day of remembrance and a day filled with sales barbecues and travel. Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen military service members, but it also kicks off summer travel season super sales on everything from mattresses to lawnmowers and months of barbecuing. The nation first observed what was then called decoration day on May 30th, 1868 after Civil War veterans called for decorating war graves with flowers, but just over a hundred years later Time Magazine said the holiday had become a three day nationwide hoot nanny that seems to have lost much of its original purpose, retired navy seal Jason Redman who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan says he'll be thinking on Memorial Day of the friends he lost, and he wants Americans to remember the fallen, but also to enjoy themselves knowing that lives were sacrificed to create this holiday. I'm Rita foley
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Afghanistan, Americans And Civil War discussed on AP News Radio
"Memorial Day, a solemn day of remembrance and a day filled with sales barbecues and travel. Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen military service members, but it also kicks off summer travel season super sales on everything from mattresses to lawnmowers and months of barbecuing. The nation first observed what was then called decoration day on May 30th, 1868 after Civil War veterans called for decorating war graves with flowers, but just over a hundred years later Time Magazine said the holiday had become a three day nationwide hoot nanny that seems to have lost much of its original purpose, retired navy seal Jason Redman who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan says he'll be thinking on Memorial Day of the friends he lost, and he wants Americans to remember the fallen, but also to enjoy themselves knowing that lives were sacrificed to create this holiday. I'm Rita foley
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More Americans apply for jobless benefits but labor market remains tight
"A few more Americans applied for unemployment last week. 4000 more Americans filed for unemployment for the week ending May 28th, but the labor market is still tight and companies are reluctant to let employees go. There have been more and more high profile layoffs recently, mostly in the tech sector, where many companies now say they over hired during the pandemic. Companies that have announced layoffs in the past few months include IBM, Microsoft, Twitter, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Facebook parent met up. But it's not just the tech sector, also laying off employees recently, McDonald's Morgan Stanley and 3M the number of people on unemployment overall for the week ending May 13th, 1.8 million. I'm Rita foley.
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Park outside: Stellantis recalls nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide due to fire risk
"If you own a Jeep Cherokee, you may want to hear this. Some Jeep cherokees could catch fire even when the engine is off. These are certain cherokees from the 2014 through 2016 model years. The power liftgate can catch fire. The problem is, water can get into the lift gate control computer causing an electrical short that can touch off a fire. Stellantis is telling owners of these cheap cherokees to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles. The company is recalling them, but there is no fix yet. Owners will get notification letters starting June 30th. The company says it's not aware of any injuries. I'm Rita foley
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Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek
"There's been another shooting. Officials say Louisiana man has been arrested after shooting at children who'd been playing hide and seek outside his home. A bullet hitting a 14 year old girl in the back of the head they say, she is expected to recover. Investigators say several children were playing hide and seek in the Starks Louisiana neighborhood and were hiding on the neighbor's property. David Doyle told detectives that he got his gun when he saw shadows outside his home and fired unknowingly hitting the girl officials said. Doyle has been charged with several offenses, including aggravated assault and battery. I'm Rita foley.
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BMW: Don't drive older models with Takata air bag inflators
"BMW is warning the owners of some older vehicles not to drive them. The fear is that the airbags might explode in a crash. The warning covers vehicles from the 2000 through 2006 model years that have been recalled before to replace faulty and dangerous airbag inflators made by takata. Models involved in the BMW recall include the 2000 through 2006 three series, the 2003 2003 5 series and the 2000 through 2004 X 5, all have drivers front airbag inflators made by takata. The national highway traffic safety administration says drivers should park their vehicles and contact BMW for more information. Repairs are available free as well as mobile repair and free towing. I'm Rita foley
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Which countries are evacuating citizens from Sudan?
"What about the thousands of U.S. citizens who are still in warring Sudan? About 16,000 people who hold U.S. citizenship are still in Sudan as fears grow that the fierce fighting there could lead to even more chaos over the weekend U.S. special ops forces used helicopters to get U.S. embassy personnel out of the capital, Khartoum. A dangerous mission, says retired marine colonel Steve ganyard. Three special operations chinooks flying 800 miles at a hundred feet at night on night vision goggles having to land halfway get gas come into Khartoum where there's active combat going on. He was on ABC's this week with George Stephanopoulos. Still in Sudan, those thousands of other U.S. citizens. What about them? The U.S. government has told them they need to figure this out for themselves. There will not be any mass evacuations. I'm Rita foley
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US retail sales fall 1% amid high inflation, rising rates
"Americans are pulling back on spending, consumers cut their spending of retail stores in March for the second month in a row, a sign they're becoming more cautious, retail sales dropped 1% in March from February. Sales fell among most retailers at auto dealers gas stations, electronic stores and home and garden stores. The decline in sales adds to evidence that the economy is cooling. Companies are posting fewer open jobs, hiring has slowed, though it remains solid and lay offs of ticked up, spending was up online, up 1.9%, and it ticked up a tenth of a percent at restaurants and bars. I'm Rita foley
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Rita Foley, 36% And Tesla discussed on AP News Radio
"Want to buy a Tesla, it's cutting prices again, Tesla is cutting prices on its entire electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year. The biggest markdown, $5000 per vehicle for Tesla's slower selling more expensive models. The Model S sedan and the big SUV, the model X it's apparently an effort to lure more buyers as interest rates creep up and it comes as Tesla's first quarter sales grew 36%, but fell short of analysts expectations. One analyst says the cuts are a sign of slowing demand for Tesla. Other analysts speculate that Tesla's cutting prices to take advantage of its profit margin per vehicle, which is larger than most automakers. I'm Rita foley
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Tesla cuts prices on all models for third time this year
"Want to buy a Tesla, it's cutting prices again, Tesla is cutting prices on its entire electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year. The biggest markdown, $5000 per vehicle for Tesla's slower selling more expensive models. The Model S sedan and the big SUV, the model X it's apparently an effort to lure more buyers as interest rates creep up and it comes as Tesla's first quarter sales grew 36%, but fell short of analysts expectations. One analyst says the cuts are a sign of slowing demand for Tesla. Other analysts speculate that Tesla's cutting prices to take advantage of its profit margin per vehicle, which is larger than most automakers. I'm Rita foley
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"Recall, this one involves Honda SUVs. Honda is recalling thousands of older, small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts can come loose. The recall covers some CR-V's from 2007 through 2011. These are vehicles that were sold or registered in states where salt is used to clear the roads in the winter. States like New York, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota, safety regulators say the road salt can accumulate and cause corrosion in the rear trailing arm can detach. That can cause drivers to lose control. Honda says it has complaints, but no deaths are injuries. I'm Rita foley.
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Honda recalls CR-Vs in cold states to fix frame rust problem
"Recall, this one involves Honda SUVs. Honda is recalling thousands of older, small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts can come loose. The recall covers some CR-V's from 2007 through 2011. These are vehicles that were sold or registered in states where salt is used to clear the roads in the winter. States like New York, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota, safety regulators say the road salt can accumulate and cause corrosion in the rear trailing arm can detach. That can cause drivers to lose control. Honda says it has complaints, but no deaths are injuries. I'm Rita foley.
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China calls US House resolution 'political manipulation'
"China is again reacting to the U.S. shootdown of a suspected Chinese spy balloon. Beijing says yes it did refuse a call from U.S. defense secretary Lloyd Austin after the balloon was shot down because the U.S. had not created the proper atmosphere for dialog. Beijing is also slamming a unanimous House of Representatives vote that accused China of brazenly violating U.S. sovereignty with the balloon flight. Beijing dismissing the vote as hype and political manipulation and saying the U.S. violated international norms and set a pernicious precedent when it shot down the balloon. China insists this was a weather balloon that simply went off course. I'm Rita foley
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US says Chinese military behind vast aerial spy program
"The U.S. isn't the only country that China is spying on with balloons, says the U.S., China's military is likely behind the big aerial spy program says the Biden administration, Washington says the targets include more than 40 countries on 5 continents. China's People's Liberation Army using high altitude surveillance balloons, similar to one the U.S. shot down off the South Carolina coast last weekend, says the U.S. government, China denies it's done anything wrong. It says that was a weather balloon over the U.S. that went off course and says U.S. accusations amount to information warfare against China. I'm Rita foley.
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More Than 50 Million Americans Are Projected to Bet on the Super Bowl
"50 million American adults plan to bet on the Super Bowl, wagering $16 billion in all says the gambling industry. That's more than double the amount from last year, as the legal sports betting market continues to grow. So who are they betting on? The American gaming association survey finds they are evenly split, 44% like the eagles and 44% like the chiefs. The eagles have been favorites on FanDuel. Kick-off time is 6 30 p.m. eastern at State Farm stadium in Glendale, Arizona. I'm Rita foley
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"This is a P news. I'm Rita Foley watch for some Americans to leave Afghanistan in the next few hours. We're learning that the Taliban will allow as many as 200 Westerners, including some Americans. To fly out of Kabul on a Qatar Airways flight. Another flight will take off tomorrow, says a Qatari special envoy, he says hopefully, life is becoming normal in Afghanistan. Hospitals are filling up with Covid patients again here at home as the Delta variant spreads. Tim Davidson is the Cowlitz County Washington coroner. He's asking the county to declare an emergency so he can bring in a refrigeration trailer for the dead were using additional tables moving them in there. And we're just putting, uh, individuals on our recovery gurneys that sort of thing, And we would have been to the cold called story. He talked to K A t. U T V this afternoon, President Biden tells the nation what he plans to do to beat back the rising tide of covid cases. AP correspondent Sagar Madani. In April, the president touted a summer of freedom from the virus as more Americans got vaccinated. Real question is How much death disease and misery we're gonna see between now and then, rather than freedom. It remains tyranny. As the delta variant continues its march deaths per day are back to march levels and in some places at the highest levels of the pandemic, the jump has been breathtaking. The US recorded some 400,000 covid 19 cases in all of June. It took all of three days last week to reach the same number. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has been treated for breast cancer that was found in February. She says the treatment went well and a check up in August found she was doing well. This is a P news. They've identified the remains of two more victims of the 9 11 attacks at the World Trade Center in New York just days before the 20th anniversary of the devastating attacks that killed nearly 3000 people and jolted the nation. The medical examiner's office says technicians using DNA were able to identify the remains of Dorothy Morgan of Hempstead, New York, She was a broker for Marsh and McLennan. Officials also determined the identity of a man whose remains were recovered. His family is asking the name be withheld. It's the first time in two years new identification has been made. 1100 remains are still unidentified. Even though teams are still working to match DNA to fragments found, Chief Medical examiner of New York Barbara Sampson says they pledged to do everything they can to make sure all those lost that day can be reunited with their families. I'm Jackie Quinn. And I'm Rita Foley. AP News The summer of hope against the coronavirus is ending in gloom. More than 26,000 deaths were reported last month, more than four million infections. It's the fourth highest total since the start of the pandemic. Overall, more than 650,000 people have died in a major forecast. Model projects 750,000 deaths by December 1st. Hopes were high. But the Delta variant along with resistance to vaccinations dash those hopes This outbreak is still well below the all time peaks over the winter. Cases in most states appear to be plateau Ng and are likely to decline in the fall, buying more time to vaccinate adults and teenagers before flu season. Ed Donahue Washington officials in New York are announcing they've identified the remains of two more victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. Just days before the 20th anniversary of the devastating attacks that killed nearly 3000 people and jolted the nation. The medical examiner's office says technicians using DNA were able to identify the remains of Dorothy Morgan of Hempstead, New York, She was a broker for Marsh and McLennan officials also determined the identity of a man whose remains were recovered in separate finds in 2000 and 1, 2000 and two and 2000 and six his family is asking the name be withheld. It's the first time in two years new identification has been made. 1100 remains are still unidentified. Even though teams are still working to match DNA to fragments found, Chief Medical examiner of New York Barbara Sampson says they pledged to do everything they can to make sure all those lost that day can be reunited with their families. I'm Jackie Quinn. Thank.
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"Rita Foley. Global warming is upon us. That's what top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer says, as lawmakers from both parties say Hurricane Ida's destruction proves that the nation needs to upgrade its aging infrastructure. Pandemic Safety Net put in place for millions of Americans ends today. Federal unemployment benefits Here's the AP's Julie Walker, a $300 a week federal benefit, which was made available to the unemployed on top of the regular state jobless aid expires today. More than 11 million people in 35 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will lose at least some benefits, according to economist Greg Dacko at Oxford Economics. Of those, almost nine million will lose all their jobless aid 25 states seeking to push the jobless back to work had already halted. The federal aid, in addition to other federal unemployment programs also end today, one that extended payments to gig workers and the self employed another that extended for long term unemployed. I'm Julie Walker, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee is talking about those airplanes still on the ground in Afghanistan that is supposed to be carrying Americans and others out of the country. The planes are not able to leave. Congressman Michael McCaul on why he thinks that is we have six airplanes at Maza Sharif Airport, six airplanes with American citizens on them as I speak. Also with these interpreters, and the Taliban is holding them hostage for demands right now. He didn't provide any specifics on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace. Tens of thousands of people who fled South Lake Tahoe, California ahead of a fierce wildfire are returning home crews have managed to stall the advance of the flames. 22,000 people were forced to run last week. This is a P news. It's one of the best movie to abuse of the pandemic. The A P S. Ben Thomas takes us to the movies. Labor Day weekend has been an unusually busy one for the nation's theaters. In years past,.
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"A P news. I'm Rita Foley. Lawmakers from both parties are stunned by Hurricane Ida's death and destruction. They are vowing to improve the nation's aging infrastructure. The AP's Julie Walker with top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer, standing outside one of the New York City subway stations that had a waterfall gushing into it. On Wednesday, Chuck Schumer says both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the reconciliation bill are what's needed. We need big, bold action. To protect us from future storms and prevent future storms from coming. The $1 trillion bill to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure passed the Senate but still needs to clear the house. $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill is still being negotiated. Julie Walker, New York Millions of Americans are enjoying a day off today, It's Labor Day. The beginning. Today, About nine million Americans are losing all their covid era unemployment benefits. Millions of Americans face Labor Day with a suddenly shrunken social safety Net. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Congress should extend the added jobless benefits. I believe in extending it. They're a good number of congressmen and senators who do not. We're going to fight to try and get it. On Friday, President Biden offered this states have the option to extend those benefits. And the federal resources from the rescue plan to do so. Ben Thomas Washington Dr Anthony Fauci says he thinks booster shots will be able to start the week of September. 20th for those who got the Pfizer vaccine. Modern is maybe a couple of weeks later, he says, no clear reason as to why this is happening. But airplanes expected to fly out of Afghanistan with evacuees on them are not able to leave the country. The Taliban says it has taken control of Panjshir Province, the only province the Taliban had not already taken. This is a P news AP Correspondent Charles de la Decima has more now on the Taliban taking Panjshir province during their blitz across Afghanistan last month. The woman's jungle magnified where the dynamics of a Taliban spokesman, Mujaheed issues, a statement, saying Panjshir is now under the control of Taliban fighters. He said the group tried to solve the problems through negotiations, and they the opposition had rejected talks. And then he said, we had to send our forces to fight. The anti Taliban forces have been led by a former vice president and also the son of the iconic anti Taliban fighter, Ahmed Shah Massoud, who was killed just days before the 9 11 terrorist attacks in the US I'm Charles Delayed asthma. The body of a hiker found in the Glacier National Park has been identified as a woman from Richmond, Virginia. Jennifer Lee Coleman was 34. I'm Rita Foley. AP News Several paramilitary troops were killed and many others injured after a suicide attack at a security points in southwestern Pakistan. The attack took place about 15 miles south of the Pakistani town of Quetta. Authorities say the attacker had walked towards the checkpoint manned by paramilitary frontier courts before detonating the explosives. And militant group to Taliban. Pakistan, also known as the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the morning attack. It was the first time TTP claimed an attack on Pakistani security forces since the Taliban, a separate organization to control of neighbouring Afghanistan. I'm Karen Shamas, Former today show weatherman Willard Scott has died at the age of 87. According to NBC. I'm Margie Szaroleta with a look at his life. Willard Scott had a favorite response. If you asked if he was a meteorologist, No, I'm a Southern Baptist. Scott's trademarks were 1/100 birthday greetings to viewers and dressing up in silly costumes, including a famous incident in which he dressed as Carmen Miranda. God created the Ronald McDonald character for Washington area commercials and was disappointed he was not chosen for the national ads. Scott was asked in a 2000 and four AP interview what he would send to the Today show if he made it to 100. I probably said the picture of me dressed as Carmen Miranda, and then some Other picture would be shaking.
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"Is a P news. I'm Rita Foley. It's the single biggest day of evacuation flights from Afghanistan since the operation began close to 22,000 people were flown safely out of the country in the 24 hour period that ended early this morning. That's according to the White House. This morning, President Biden will meet virtually with other G seven leaders and Afghanistan will be the top issue the ABS my Gracia Amid the backdrop of the harried evacuation from Afghanistan, the G seven the leaders of the world's seven major industrialized democracies will meet virtually today. At Monday's White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged the key topic of the G seven conversation will be President Biden self imposed August 31st deadline for the total withdrawal of US forces. We certainly know, and many have talked about their desire to raise questions about the timeline. That's not a surprise, and the president is happy to have that discussion. But in an interview with Taliban spokesman told Sky News, August 31st is a red line. The U. S must not cross Mike Grossi, a Washington is there a light at the end of the Covid tunnel? The FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer covid vaccine yesterday. What does Dr Anthony Fauci think? If we get the overwhelming majority of those 80 to 90 million people who had not yet been vaccinated, who've been reluctant to get vaccinated? I had not had the opportunity. I believe we can see light at the end of the tunnel, where we reach a point. There's enough of a veil of protection over the community that you see a dramatic diminution not only in cases but in hospitalizations and ultimately, of course in deaths. Dr Fauci on the Today show the Paralympics began this morning in Tokyo acrobats, clowns, vibrant music, fireworks and, of course, athletes, all in an otherwise empty stadium because of the pandemic. This is a P news. Call her governor Hogle. Now Kathy Local became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, Right after Andrew Cuomo left office following his announcement two weeks ago, he would resign rather than face a likely impeachment battle. The Democrat from western New York, was sworn in as governor in a brief private ceremony in Albany, overseen by the state's chief judge. Khokha will have a ceremonial swearing an event Tuesday morning at the capital with more pumped than the legally required event during the night. She planned to meet with legislative leaders later in the morning and make a public address at three p.m.. Cuomo resigned after an independent investigation by the state attorney general concluded there was credible evidence he'd sexually harassed at least 11 women. He denies the allegations. Julie Walker, NEW YORK The Dow closed up 215 points yesterday. I'm Rita Foley. AP News I'm Rita Foley with an A P news minute. There's a lot of unhappiness among America's allies about how President Biden is handling the withdrawal of military forces in Afghanistan as desperate evacuees continue to be flown out of the country. CIA director William Burns visited Kabul to meet with the Taliban's top political leader, according to a source. We do not know what they said to each other. Meanwhile, Zia Eula Oh Mera Translator for British forces in Afghanistan is in England remembering what the Taliban did to him and his family in 2018. They beat my wife. They drug her. They took her from the hair and dragged her to the git in the year 2018. They killed my son. He said he had to run from house to house every month to escape the Taliban. They found me there as well escaped from there went to like in other place in Kabul. They found me there as well. And I was like escaping. I'm Rita Foley..
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"Is a P news. I'm Rita Foley, the U. S military is ramping up evacuations from the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. For the first time meeting and exceeding US projections, US military flights carried about 17,000 Americans, Afghan allies and others to safety and 36 hours. Here's the AP is my Gracia with the August 31st deadline for the Complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan one week away. The frenzied evacuation of U. S citizens and Afghan allies continues Monday marked the busiest day of the evacuation efforts. Army General Stephen Lion's heads US transportation can And I'm very, very confident that will will sustain that effort and improve that effort. To be honest with you. My commitment is to ensure that airlift is never the constraint. In this operation, US officials say a military helicopter was used to pick up 16 American citizens Monday and ferry them to Kabul airport. Mike Grossi, a Washington now is a risky time to be traveling. That's Hawaii's governor, David IgE, a talking about the fast spreading delta variant of the coronavirus. And why he's asking that you not visit the islands right now. And now a first Kathy Hogle became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, Right after Andrew Cuomo left office following his announcement two weeks ago, he would resign rather than face a likely impeachment battle. She planned to meet with legislative leaders later in the morning and make a public address at three p.m. Julie Walker, New York Andrew Cuomo denies sexual harassment allegations on his way out of office. Then governor Cuomo granted clemency to six people, including the driver in a 1981 armored truck robbery in which three people were killed. 76 year old David Gilbert is serving life. This is a P news. The leader of the proud boys is going to jail. The leader of the proud Boys extremist group was sentenced to more than five months in jail. Enrique Terrio told the court he made a grave mistake and was profusely. Sorry for his actions. He pleaded guilty to burning a black lives matter banner that was torn down from a historic black church in downtown Washington, D C and bringing to high capacity firearms magazines entered the nation's capital days before the January capital riot. Proud boy members describe themselves as a politically incorrect men's club for Western chauvinist. Dario hasn't been charged in the capital attack, but for group leaders have been charged with conspiring to impede the certification of President Biden's victory. Ed Donahue. Washington Wisconsin residents who get their first dose of the covid vaccine in the state by Labor Day will get a $100 gift card. Governor Tony Evers made the announcement yesterday. I'm Rita Foley. AP News Pakistan's urging a settlement ahead for Afghanistan Pakistan's foreign minister says an inclusive political settlement is the best way forward for peace and stability in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. He says Pakistan fully supports efforts in that direction. According to a Foreign Ministry statement. The minister made the remarks during the phone call with his Russian counterpart. The minister is expected to leave for Uzbekistan on a visit, during which he will also travel to other neighboring states, including Iran to discuss Afghan developments. I'm Charles de la Decima. I'm Rita Foley with an AP newsman at G seven leaders, many of whom are not happy with President Biden's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal will meet virtually today to talk about The crisis. Here's the AP is my Gracia Amid the backdrop of the Harriet Evacuation from Afghanistan, the G seven leaders of the world seven major industrialized democracies will meet virtually today. At Monday's White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged the key topic of the G seven conversation will be President Biden self imposed August 31st deadline for the total withdrawal of US forces. We certainly know and many have talked about their desire to raise Questions about the timeline. That's not a surprise, and the president is happy to have that discussion. But in an interview with Taliban spokesman told Sky News, August 31st is a red line The U. S must not cross. China says nations should support peaceful reconstruction in Afghanistan rather than impose sanctions on the Taliban. I'm Rita Foley. Kathy Hogle became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight Tuesday. Right after Andrew Cuomo left office following his announcement two weeks ago, he would resign rather than face a likely impeachment battle. The Democrat from western New York was sworn in as governor in a brief private ceremony in Albany, overseen by the state's chief judge. Hogle will have a ceremonial swearing in event Tuesday morning at the capital with more pumped than the legally required event during the night. She planned to meet with legislative leaders later in the morning and make a public address at three P.m.. Cuomo resigned after an independent investigation by the state attorney general concluded there was credible evidence he'd sexually harassed at least 11 women. He denies the allegations. Julie Walker, NEW YORK This.
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"Is a P news. I'm Rita Foley. It's the single biggest day of evacuation flights from Afghanistan since the operation began close to 22,000 people were flown safely out of the country and the 24 hour period that ended early this morning. That's according to the White House. This morning, President Biden will meet virtually with other G seven leaders and Afghanistan will be the top issue the ABS my Gracia Amid the backdrop of the harried evacuation from Afghanistan, the G seven the leaders of the world seven major industrialized democracies will meet virtually today. At Monday's White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged the key topic of the G seven conversation will be President Biden self imposed August 31st deadline for the total withdrawal of U. S four. We certainly know, and many have talked about their desire to raise Questions about the timeline. That's not a surprise, and the president is happy to have that discussion. But in an interview with Taliban spokesman told Sky News, August 31st is a red line. The U. S must not cross Mike Grossi, a Washington is there a light at the end of the Covid tunnel? The FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer covid vaccine yesterday. What does Dr Anthony Fauci think? If we get the overwhelming majority of those 80 to 90 million people who had not yet been vaccinated, who've been reluctant to get vaccinated? I had not had the opportunity. I believe we can see light at the end of the tunnel where we reach a point where there's enough of a veil of protection over the community that you see a dramatic diminution. Not only in cases but in hospitalizations and ultimately, of course in deaths. Dr Fauci on the Today show the Paralympics began this morning in Tokyo acrobats, clowns, vibrant music, fireworks and, of course, athletes all in another wise, empty stadium because of the pandemic. This is a P news. Call her governor Ho cold Now. Kathy Hogle became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, Right after Andrew Cuomo left office following his announcement two weeks ago, he would resign rather than face a likely impeachment battle. The Democrat from western New York, was sworn in as governor in a brief private ceremony in Albany, overseen by the state's chief judge. Hoco will have a ceremonial swearing an event Tuesday morning at the capital with more pomp than the legally required event during the night. She planned to meet with legislative leaders later in the morning and make a public address at three p.m.. Cuomo resigned after an independent investigation by the state attorney general concluded there was credible evidence he'd sexually harassed at least 11 women. He denies the allegations. Julie Walker, NEW YORK The Dow closed up 215 points yesterday. I'm Rita Foley. AP News The G seven leaders will meet virtually today to discuss Afghanistan. Amid the backdrop of the harried evacuation from Afghanistan, the G seven the leaders of the world seven major industrialized democracies will meet virtually today. The meeting comes just two months after the leaders gathered on England's South East coast. At Monday's White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged the key topic of the G seven conversation will be President Biden self imposed August 31st deadline for the total withdrawal of US forces. We certainly know and many have talked about their desire to raise Questions about the timeline. That's not a surprise, and the president is happy to have that discussion. But in an interview with Taliban spokesman told Sky News, August 31st is a red line. The U. S must not cross Mike Grossi, a Washington Tennessee flooding. I'm Tim Maguire with an A P news minute at least. 22 people are dead and 10 or more missing since an historic 17 inches of rain last Saturday. Sent flash floods crashing into Waverly and one other small town and rural Middle Tennessee, Jodi Stakhovsky was able to escape the rapidly rising water, but she fears her across the street neighbor's didn't think in my mind that they thought they were safe that the water was not going to get that high. But from what I've heard It gushed had them And we lost this marriage. She drowned. To the process. She was our hero. She saved us. The 17 inches of rain shattered the Tennessee single day rain record by more than three inches. Evacuation flights increase out of Kabul National security advisor Jake Sullivan in the last 24 hours alone. 28 U. S. Military flights have evacuated approximately 10,400 people. Another 6000 evacuated by allies. I'm Tim McGuire. Angie's list is now and whether.
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UN Experts Call for More Rules on Countries' Use of Spyware
"With the U. N are calling on countries to stop the sale and transfer of spyware and others surveillance technology for now, until they set rules governing its use. They say they want to make sure human rights aren't violated. I'm Rita Foley. AP News Belarusan Olympic
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CDC Says Vaccinated Americans Should Wear Masks Indoors Again
"Mask wearing guidance coupled with higher rates of vaccination against Covid could Stop the rising rate of covid infections in this country In a couple of weeks, the CDC says Even vaccinated people should wear masks indoors in Covid hotspots. I'm Rita Foley,
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"Is a P news. I'm Rita Foley in Iraq. 58 people have died in a fire in a hospital Coronavirus Ward. Some officials have said the fire was caused by an electric short circuit and others said an oxygen cylinder exploded here at home. Health officials are flagging a small possible risk of a rare neurological reaction from Johnson and Johnson's Covid vaccine. Here's our Sagara Madani. Nearly 13 million Americans have been given the one does vaccine. The CDC says it has reports of 100 people developing G on Beret syndrome. That's an immune system disorder that can cause muscle weakness and occasionally paralysis. The CDC will ask its outside experts to review the issue. The government says the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have shown no risk of the disorder. Soccer Megane Washington More than 50, Texas Democratic lawmakers are in Washington this morning on the run from their own state, where the House was expected to approve new voting restrictions. The fact that they are not in Texas means the House won't have enough Lawmakers in attendance to vote on the bill. Texas Democrat Chris Turner says Republicans are ignoring the will of the voters do not make it harder to vote in Texas, which is the hard Artist state to vote in already And Republicans continue to ignore them because they are determined. To do whatever it takes to curry favor with. The Donald Trump base. He talked to W. J L A. T V. The largest wildfire in the West is threatening California's power supply. It's burning in Oregon. Fierce fires burning across 10 states have forced thousands to evacuate hotel has collapsed in China, killing at least eight people. Nine are still missing after a rescue operation there. This is a P news. Some Americans have been arrested overseas. Here's our Charles delayed asthma for US and British men working for a power company contracted for the Olympics have been arrested on suspicion of using cocaine. Tokyo Metropolitan Police say the four men were arrested on suspicion of using cocaine in Tokyo or nearby areas in violation of drug laws. They reportedly were drinking at a bar in the Tokyo Entertainment district when one of them allegedly intruded into an apartment complex, leading to police questioning and arrests. The foreman denied police allegations, but they tested positive for cocaine. The incident took place before a state of emergency took effect on Monday in Tokyo that mainly attempts to curb public alcohol consumption during the Olympics. I'm Charles Asthma, the Dow gained 126 points yesterday. I'm Rita Foley. AP News Enjoy. Thanks. The order breakfast at the McDonald's drive thru, tell.
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"This is a P news. I'm Rita Foley. As the debate continues over whether we need a covid booster shot, government health officials will meet today with Pfizer. It wants the FDA to approve a third dose of its vaccine. Here's our Julie Walker, the drug maker, says It's meeting with the FDA days after asserting boosters would be needed within 12 months, But yesterday, Dr Anthony Fauci said it was too soon for the government to recommend another shot. However, he's not ruling out the possibility, the CDC and the FDA correctly said right now. We don't feel you need a booster. Fauci says Clinical studies and lab data have yet to fully show the need for a booster. That doesn't mean that we're not very, very actively following and gathering all of this information. To see if and when we might need it. He made his comments on ABC s this week with George Stephanopoulos. I'm Julie Walker. Those who have been fully vaccinated can get covid, though it's very rare. This morning. A vaccinated Miami Dade County commissioner who helped in Surfside following the collapse of the condo building, is announcing that he and his chief of staff of tested positive for Covid Jose Diaz says they are isolating 90 people are now known dead in the condo collapse. 31 still missing the fierce back worth fire in California now covers 134 Square miles, and it's growing. Firefighters have been trying to beat back the fire and temperatures. The top 100 degrees. Fire official Jake Kagel is warning those who've been told to get out. To get out. If you are in there, you need to get out. We're advising you every day that you need to get out. Those are mandatory evacuations. It's going to help us if you are out of there. The fire is now 20% contained a Haitian man who lives in Florida and says he's a doctor is under arrest in Haiti following the assassination of that country's president. This is a P news. Looks like we're going to the movies again. Here's our Oscar Wills Gabriel to look into the past. It was like 2019 all over again for movie fans. Black widow has posted the best box office numbers since before the pandemic hit. The movie starring Scarlett Johansson took in an estimated $80 million in ticket sales over the weekend. That is the best total sent Star Wars. The rise of Skywalker hit movie screens in 2019 months before the pandemic took hold. What makes the total even more impressive is that Disney Release the movie to theaters at the same time it placed it on its streaming service. The numbers for Disney Plus are not available, but the box office numbers suggest that movie goers are becoming more confident about venturing back to the nation's multiplexes. I'm Oscar Belski burial a Michigan man has found 160 bowling balls under his house. They were made in the fifties and likely used by workers as an alternative to gravel or sand, he says. I'm Rita Foley. AP News, The government's top infectious disease expert says it's entirely conceivable maybe likely that Americans will need a booster dose of the Covid 19 vaccine. President Biden's chief medical advisor, Dr Anthony Fauci, says researchers continue to attract individuals who have been vaccinated collecting data on their level of immunity. You follow that over months and if it goes down below a critical level That's a writ flag that you may need to boost. Another is a pure clinical observation, namely, Are we seeing more breakthrough infections than you might expect? While drugmaker Pfizer had suggested a booster of its covid 19 vaccine may be needed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration have set the data has not yet shown a need. That doesn't mean That we're not very, very actively following and gathering all of this information to see if and when we might need it. And if and when we do, we'll have everything in place to do it. Fauci appeared on ABC s this week with George Stephanopoulos. Ben Thomas Washington, the government's top infectious disease expert, says it's entirely conceivable maybe likely that Americans will need a booster dose of the Covid 19 vaccine. President Biden's chief medical advisor, Dr Anthony Fauci, says researchers continue to attract individuals who have been vaccinated collecting data on their level of immunity. You follow that over months and if it goes down below a critical level That's a writ flag that you may need to boost. Another is a pure clinical observation, namely, Are we seeing more breakthrough infections than you might expect? While drugmaker Pfizer had suggested a booster of its covid 19 vaccine may be needed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration have set the data has not yet shown a need. That doesn't mean That we're not very, very actively following and gathering all of this information to see if and when we might need it. And if and when we do, we'll have everything in place to do it. How she appeared on ABC s this week with George Stephanopoulos. Ben Thomas Washington. Bundling home. Encourage insurance with Geico is so easy. Your neighbors are probably already doing it. But who look for the signs? Do they have a home and or.
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"North of L. A. That from authorities. I'm Rita Foley. AP News This is a P news. I'm Rita Foley. Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow north of the Tampa Bay area, and it may be close to hurricane strength when it does. The hurricane center is John Cangelosi says the rain could be intense. We think they'll be sort of a widespread area of 2 to 4 inches, with some isolated pockets of up to six inches. I mean, that's not crazy, heavy rainfall from Florida It can generally handle it, but there could be some localized flooding in some areas. The storm is already being felt in parts of Florida, but it's mostly expected to sidestep South Florida, where the search continues for those still missing in the condo building collapse. National Weather Service meteorologist Larry Kelly in Miami on what they can expect in nearby Surfside. Well, we've already begun to see some rain bands come through overnight. That's going to continue really throughout the day today and linger into tomorrow as well. It's not going to be consistent. It's going to be more bands, uh, intermittent at times, but we've already got to see some of the heavy rain Miami Dade County. The Weather Service's Larry Kelly, officials say this bad weather may stop. The search and rescue effort at the condo building collapsed site from time to time, but rescuers are determined. They say, Here's our Jackie Quinn. Monday. There were lightning storms that lead to pauses, says Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine. Cover fire, smoke and now wind and torrential rain. They are continuing. The mission. I'm Jackie Quinn. The mayor talked to WPLG TV software company. Cassia says the cyber attack that hit it over the July 4th holiday weekend was never a threat and had no impact on critical infrastructure. It says it was alerted to a potential attack on July 2nd and immediately shut down access to the software in question. This is a P news..
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"Deserves no mercy because she is quote amongst to cut from the same cloth, a predator and an evil human being. I'm Oscar Welles Gabriel. More Americans are buying homes pending sales are up 8% from May. That from the National Association of Realtors. I'm Rita Foley. AP News I'm Rita Foley with an AP newsman at a pile of illegal homemade fireworks exploded in South Los Angeles as it was being destroyed by a bomb squad flipping over cars, damaging homes and injuring 17 people, including police officers. One man's under arrest. Rescue crews and family members of those still missing in the Florida condo building collapse will meet with President Biden today as he visits Bill Cosby's out of prison. Here's Our Oscar Welles Gabriel Bill Cosby is savoring his freedom now that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has thrown out his sexual assault conviction. He did flash of victory sign to a helicopter that hovered as he walked into his home near Philadelphia. His triumphant return came hours after the highest court in Pennsylvania flipped his sexual assault conviction and ordered him released from prison. New York prosecutors are expected to announce criminal charges today against the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Alan Weiss, Ahlberg. I'm Rita Foley. This is a P news. I'm Rita Foley, A man's under arrest in South Los Angeles after a stash of homemade fireworks exploded last night as they were being destroyed by a bomb squad at least 17 people injured, including some police officers. Former President Trump's company and his longtime finance chief reportedly have been indicted on charges stemming from a New York investigation into the former president's business dealings. The charges against the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Alan Weiss, Alberg, are expected to be made public today. 18 people now known dead in the Surfside. Florida condo building collapse. 145 still missing. The dead now include Children, says our Jackie Quinn. Four of the victims have been identified as members of a family father, Marcus Guara found Saturday yesterday. The remains of his wife and two daughters, ages 10 and four were identified. County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava expressing her sorrow, the loss of our Children. Is too great to bear audio, courtesy of WPLG TV. Dozens of people remain unaccounted for, and now there are concerns bad weather could hinder the search. I'm Jackie Quinn. President Biden will visit Florida today. Bill Cosby Sexual assault conviction has been thrown out by Pennsylvania's highest cord, which ruled he was unfairly prosecuted. Here's our Oscar Welles Gabriel Bill Cosby had served nearly three years of his 3 to 10 year sentence for drugging and violating Temple University official Andrea Constand in 2004. In a statement, Constand and her lawyers called the ruling disappointing..
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"Are concerns bad weather could hinder the search. I'm Jackie Quinn. This is a P news. I'm Rita Foley. Many in Surfside, Florida are hoping President Biden's visit today will provide comfort to a grieving community. At least 18 people died when that condo building collapsed. 145 others are still missing. The search for them goes on. Here's our Jackie Quinn. It's been a week since the 12 storey condo tower collapsed and one week since anyone was found alive. While some may wonder if a presidential visit will disrupt the search and rescue effort, Miami Dade Police director Freddy Ramirez says it will help boost morale. We've had several challenges from weather. Sorrow, pain and I think that the president coming will bring some unity. Dozens of people remain unaccounted for, and now there are concerns bad weather could hinder the search. I'm Jackie Quinn. There is no indication the former president Trump will be charged, but the Trump organization and its chief financial officer reportedly have been indicted. On charges stemming from an investigation into Mr Trump's business dealings. Here's our Mike Gracia charges against the company and chief financial officer Alan Wisenberg appeared to involve non monetary benefits. The company gave two top executives, possibly including use of apartments, cars and school tuition. Wise Dulberg came under scrutiny in part because of questions about his son's use of a trump apartment at little or no cost. Barry Weiss Hilberg managed to Trump operated ice rink in Central Park. Bill Cosby's out of prison and back home after The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his sex assault conviction. The court said the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by a previous agreement not to charge him. Cosby tweets. He's innocent. A sex assault victims advocate says Shame on the court. A pile of illegal fireworks exploded in south Los Angeles, injuring 17 people. One man is under arrest. This is a P news TV actor has been sentenced to prison in connection with the scandal ridden cult like Group Here's Our Oscar Welles Gabriel Allison Mack played a close friend of a young Superman in the TV series Smallville. But a judge in New York has sentenced her to three years in prison for keeping company with Nexium and the cult like group Spiritual leader Keith Ranieri. That had pleaded guilty to the charges against her and help prosecutors build evidence showing that Reineri crafted a secret society of brainwashed women who were branded with his initials. After her sentencing, Mac renounced the self improvement guru, saying she is filled with remorse and guilt. That didn't cut it with one victim who told the judge that Mac.
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"A P news. I'm Rita Foley. President Biden says the U. S is going to help lead the world out of the pandemic. He's in England for a summit of the world's richest nations. They are promising to help the world's poorest. Here's our Jackie Quinn, The group of seven leaders meeting in southwest England are pledging to share one billion doses of coronavirus vaccines with the world's poorer nations. It follows President Joe Biden. Announcement that the US would donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine over the next year. We're going to help lead the world out of this pandemic working alongside our global partners. Britain has pledged 100 million doses Previously, Germany had promised 30 million. The British prime minister says these pledges mean that they can vaccinate the world by the end of next year. A leading Democrat, is calling for an investigation of Trump era Justice Department activity. After what he calls the weaponization of law enforcement by a corrupt president. Congressman Adam Schiff chairs the House Intelligence Committee, the Justice Department under former President Trump reportedly seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the committee as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks related to the Russia investigation. What to do about the nation's aging roads and bridges and other infrastructure? Group of senators from both parties has come up with a plan that includes $579 billion in new spending Our micro, she has got the latest on this. In a joint statement, the negotiators said this investment would be fully paid for and not include tax increases. But Senator Jon Tester of Montana conceded to reporters. I think there's going to be challenges for both Republicans and Democrats. President Joe Biden turned to the bipartisan group after being unable to resolve differences with a Republican only proposal early In the week. Mike Rossi in Washington. This is a P news. Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin is back on CNN after a misstep. Here's Our Oscar Wills Gabriel with the latest after a seven month break, CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin is back at work on the cable outlet. It is the first time he has been on the air after being caught fondling himself on a zoom call with staffers on New Yorker magazine. That costume is magazine gig. But Toobin went back on CNN to say that he's happy to be getting another chance. But not before he got grilled by one of the anchors Alison Camerata ass Them directly. Just what were you thinking Toobin's response. He wasn't thinking very well or very much tube and apologize to viewers that he had gone through therapy and we'll try to regain their trust. After that. Toobin began giving commentary on a pair of legal issues Now in the news. I'm Oscar Welles Gabriel. The Dow closed up 19 points yesterday. The S and P and NASDAQ were up to 19 points and 108 points. I'm Rita Foley..
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"I'm Rita Foley. President Biden says the U. S is going to help lead the world out of the pandemic. He's in England for a summit of the world's richest nations. They are promising to help the world's poorest. Here's our Jackie Quinn, The group of seven leaders meeting in southwest England are pledging to share one billion doses of coronavirus vaccines with the world's poorer nations. It follows President Joe Biden's announcement that the US would donate 500. Million doses of the Pfizer vaccine over the next year. We're going to help lead the world out of this pandemic. Working alongside our global partners. Britain has pledged 100 million doses Previously, Germany had promised 30 Million. The British prime minister says these pledges mean that they can vaccinate the world by the end of next year. Leading Democrat is calling for an investigation of Trump era Justice Department activity. After what he calls the weaponization of law enforcement by a corrupt president. Congressman Adam Schiff chairs the House Intelligence Committee, the Justice Department under former President Trump reportedly seized data from the accounts of at least two members of the committee as part of an aggressive crackdown on leaks related to the Russia investigation. What to do about the nation's aging roads and bridges and other infrastructure? A group of senators from both parties has come up with a plan that includes $579 billion in new spending Our micro, she has got the latest on this. In a joint statement, the negotiators said this investment would be fully paid for and not include tax increases. But Senator Jon Tester of Montana conceded to reporters. I think there's going to be challenges. Both Republicans and Democrats President Joe Biden turned to the bipartisan group after being unable to resolve differences with a Republican only proposal early In the week. Mike Rossi in Washington. This is a P news. Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin is back on CNN after a misstep. Here's Our Oscar Wills Gabriel with the latest after a seven month break, CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin is back at work on the cable outlet. It is the first time he has been on the air after being caught fondling himself on a zoom call with staffers on New Yorker magazine. That costume is magazine gig. But Toobin went back on CNN to say that he's happy to be getting another chance. But not before he got grilled by one of the anchors Alison Camerata ass Them directly. Just what were you thinking? Toobin's response. He wasn't thinking very well or very much. Toobin apologize to viewers that he had gone through therapy and we'll try to regain their trust. After that. Toobin began giving commentary on a pair of legal issues. Now in the news. I'm Oscar Welles gave Braille. The Dow closed up 19 points yesterday. The S and P and NASDAQ were up to 19 points and 108 points. I'm Rita Foley. AP News Labor advocates are criticizing new guidance from the bite and administration because it fails to protect most workers from coronavirus exposure. There were high hopes among labor groups that most businesses would have to take steps to protect their employees from Covid 19 exposure. But the Labor Department mentions only healthcare workers in its new emergency standard. It includes virus protection plans and paid time off for those getting the vaccine or those who got sick. Ahead of the one million plus member United Food and Commercial Workers Union, says quote This is a broken promise to the millions of American workers in grocery stores and meat packing plants who have gotten sick and died on the front lines of this pandemic. There are recommendations for non healthcare businesses, but no mandates, which had been expected from the new president. Jackie Quinn. Washington Coronavirus Update. I'm Tim Maguire with an AP newsman. The President Biden in Britain for the G seven pledged 500 million coronavirus vaccine doses to fight the pandemic and nation struggling to vaccinate their people. This is about our responsibility. Humanitarian obligation. To save as many lives as we can. Our responsibility. To our values, Biden says The goal is to vaccinate the world. The United States will purchase a half a billion doses. Fighter Covid 19 vaccine. To donate to nearly 100 nations that are in dire need. Later, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the G seven host, announced that the wealthiest democracies will pledge a total of a billion vaccines at the National Cathedral in Washington. The morning Bell tolls. 600 times. Marking the estimated 600,000 pandemic deaths in this country. I'm Tim Maguire. I'm a cover girl. I'm a cover girl. I'm a cover girl, too, because I use cover girls simply ageless Liquid Foundation, America's number one anti aging foundation.
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"Is a P news. I'm Rita Foley. Joe Biden's on his first overseas trip as president. Today, he meets Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Here's our Ed Donahue. President Biden is making the first move to reassert the country on the world stage. The president was greeted by American troops at a Royal Air Force base in Britain. His message to the United States is back. This is the president's first overseas trip in office heading to the G seven. Then to the NATO ministerial and then To meet with Mr Putin to let him know. What I want him to know that summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin is next week in Geneva. I'm Ed Donahue. Today, the president will roll out plans for the US to donate 500 million covid vaccine doses around the world over the next year. In addition to the 80 million he's already promised by the end of the month. Health officials and experts in Asia are welcoming The news. The world's largest meat processing company says it paid $11 million to hackers who broke into its computer system. Here's the AP is Mike Gracia on May, 31st JBs said It was the victim of a ransomware attack. JBs said it made the payment even though the vast majority of its facilities were operational at the time. The FBI attributed the attack to revel, a Russian speaking gang that has made some of the largest ransomware demands on record In recent months. I Mike Rocio, a Texas man has pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up an Amazon data center in Virginia. Court documents say. 28 year old Seth Pendley of Wichita Falls, told a source he hoped the attack would kill off 70% of the Internet. Authorities say a fight that broke out last week at a jail in Moundsville, West Virginia, involved makeshift weapons. Three inmates injured overseas. A rundown building collapsed overnight in Mumbai, India, of killing at least 11 people. This is a P news Federal watchdog says protesters weren't chased out of a park near the White House. So then President Trump could hold a photo op. AP Washington Correspondent Sagar Megane reports, demonstrators protesting George Floyd's death were forced out of Lafayette Park with pepper pellets and flash bangs a half hour before then President Trump walked across the park for a photo op. The Interior Department's inspector general, says Park police did not break up the protest because of Trump, but rather so a contractor could start installing new fencing. The report says. While the move was justified, law enforcement agencies did not communicate well enough with each other or with protesters about the crackdown, which critics say was politically motivated. Sander Megane Washington Down day on Wall Street, The Dow lost 152 points yesterday. The S and P and the NASDAQ were down to I'm Rita Foley. AP News.
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"P news. I'm Rita Foley this hour. The head of the pipeline company hit by that ransomware attack last month, will go before a Senate committee and explain Colonial pipelines decision to pay the hackers. Millions. Here's our Jackie Quinn, the company admitted paying about $4 million in Bitcoin to the hackers Now acting Northern California U. S attorney Stephanie Hein says a specialized Justice Department task force got much of that back. The extortionists will never see this money. This is their first operation to recover Cryptocurrency. It's viewed as a rare victory against ransomware Attackers who have targeted critical industries around the world. Jackie Quinn, Washington New this morning from the Senate, an investigation into the attack on the U. S Capitol building on January 6th are Julie Walker says. The report did not mention the former president Trump's role. In calling for his supporters to fight to overturn his election defeat. The bipartisan review found broad government, military and law enforcement missteps before the attack. It also found a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation. The senators criticized the FBI and homeland security for downplaying online threats and for not issuing formal intelligence bulletins. The report recommends giving the Capitol police chief more authority, giving better equipment to law enforcement and streamlining intelligence gathering. It does not look at root causes, including the role played by Trump as he called for his supporters to fight like hell to overturn his defeat. I'm Julie Walker. The suspects in the road raid shooting that killed a six year old boy last month on a Southern California freeway will hear the charges against them in court. Today. The man and his girlfriend have been jailed for a lack of a million dollars bail each. This is a P news. Now to the U. S withdrawal from Afghanistan. Here's are my camp in U. S troops most likely won't be completely out of Afghanistan until after July. 4th officials say the U. S withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than 50% complete. The troops who are needed to secure and execute the withdrawal will be among the last to leave. As early as this week. The top U. S commander for the Middle East General Frank McKenzie, will provide Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin with a range of military options for securing the U. S embassy in Afghanistan. And providing counterterrorism support from outside the country. Once the troops are gone my camp in Washington several websites went off line briefly after an outage of the cloud service company Fastly. Among the websites that were down for a time. The New York Times CNN and some Amazon sites read it and the British government's home page. I'm Rita Foley. AP News A little more than five months after the capital riot, a Senate report is describing sweeping failures around the attack. The report lays out breakdowns within several intelligence agencies and the Capitol police a series of missteps that allowed rioters to violently forced their way inside. It's the first bipartisan review of the insurrection and maybe the last heat comes two weeks after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan commission to investigate the insurrection. The report does not even call it an insurrection nor looks at its root causes, including then President Trump's call for supporters to fight like hell. The Senate Homeland Security committees chair says the report will allow for some immediate security improvements, but acknowledges it does not answer some bigger questions. Saga or Megane Washington. I'm Rita Foley with an A P news minute this morning, the CEO of Colonial Pipeline tells a Senate committee why his company paid hackers after a ransomware attack the force to fuel pipeline to shutdown setting off panic buying of gas stations on the East Coast. Here's our Julie Walker, the ransom, more business has evolved into a highly sophisticated activity with Labour divided among the provider of the software that locks data. Ransom negotiators hackers who break into targeted networks Hackers skilled at moving undetected through those systems and X fill trading sensitive data and even call centers in India employed to threaten people whose data was stolen to pressure for extortion payments. Some high profile websites went offline briefly after an outage of the cloud service company Fastly. The New York Times and CNN were down for a while. Southern California couple will hear the charges against them in court today after a road raid shooting that killed a six year old boy. I'm Rita Foley. This is a P news. I'm Rita Foley, an expert says. This is serious. This was a global outage, she says. Some popular.
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"I books. I'm Rita Foley with an AP Newsman at Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will move ahead with legislation to impeach President Trump after Trump supporters stormed the U. S Capitol building. But she's calling on Vice President Pence and the president's Cabinet to invoke their constitutional authority to remove President Trump from office. AP Washington Correspondent Sagar Madani Pelosi wants them to invoke the 25th amendment and remove the president. Either way the House will try to make him the first president impeached twice as talk of removing the president grows. Two Republican senators say he should resign before his term ends next week. Lisa Murkowski and Pat Toomey, who tells NBC's meet the press. The president should just go away as soon as possible. Washington DC's mayor Muriel Bowser is asking for more security around President elect Biden's inauguration on January 20th. She cites new threats. I'm Rita Foley. Trump has not taken any responsibility for his role in inciting Wednesday's violence amid a rebellion from members of his own party and ongoing efforts to remove him from office. He's had no public schedule, but on Tuesday he'll travel to Alamo, Texas to highlight his administration's efforts to curb illegal immigration and border wall construction. And ABC News Ipsos poll released Sunday found that 67% of respondents said Trump deserves a good amount or great deal of blame for the insurrection and 56% believe he should be removed from office. I'm Julie Walker. This'll.
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"I'm Rita Foley within a P newsman at Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will move ahead with legislation to impeach President Trump after Trump supporters stormed the U. S Capitol building. But she's calling on Vice President Pence and the president's Cabinet to invoke their constitutional authority to remove President Trump from office. AP Washington Correspondent Sagar Madani Pelosi wants them to invoke the 25th amendment and remove the president. Either way the House will try to make him the first president impeached twice as talk of removing the president grows. Two Republican senators say he should resign before his term ends next week. Lisa Murkowski and Pat Toomey, who tells NBC's meet the press. The president should just go away as soon as possible. Washington DC's mayor Muriel Bowser is asking for more security around President elect Biden's inauguration on January 20th. She cites new threats. I'm Rita Foley. Trump has not taken any responsibility for his role in inciting Wednesday's violence amid a rebellion from members of his own party and ongoing efforts to remove him from office. He's had no public schedule, but on Tuesday he'll travel to Alamo, Texas to highlight his administration's efforts to curb illegal immigration and border wall construction. And ABC News Ipsos poll released Sunday found that 67% of respondents said Trump deserves a good amount or great deal of blame for the insurrection and 56% believe he should be removed from office. I'm Julie Walker. This'll.