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Mother of Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas pleads with US government for help
(CNN) — The mother of a Chicago woman who has been missing in the Bahamas for nearly two weeks is pleading with the US government to intervene in the case and help find her daughter.
Biden proposes landmark rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning — as tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat advisories — that high temperatures are the country's leading weather-related killer.
Hundreds of candidates drop out of French election runoff in last gasp bid to keep far right from power
(CNN) — As French citizens get set to vote in runoff parliamentary elections on Sunday hundreds of contenders have bowed out in an effort to block the far-right party from the gates of power.
White House fends off tough questions about Biden’s mental fitness after debate performance
Washington (CNN) — The White House on Tuesday fended off tough questions about President Joe Biden’s mental fitness, acknowledging his poor performance in last week’s debate while maintaining the president is still able to hold and run for office.
Netanyahu rejects report citing top Israeli generals as wanting a ceasefire in Gaza with Hamas still in power
(CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the idea of starting a ceasefire in Gaza while Hamas remains in power, after The New York Times published an article citing six current and former security officials who said a truce would give Israeli troops time to prepare for a potential land war with Hezbollah.
Latinos represent nearly a third of new HIV diagnoses in the US, CDC data shows
(CNN) — When Felix Hernandez learned that he had HIV, he had no one to lean on. In the years since his diagnosis, he found a way to support other people who may be feeling alone by helping administer HIV tests at a Tennessee clinic.
Ian McKellen is still ‘on the mend’ after fall but will not return to the stage for ‘Player Kings’
(CNN) — Ian McKellen is focused on making a full recovery after an accident sidelined him from the stage two weeks ago, but says he will not return to the featured role of a production’s tour as he’d initially planned.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents
(CNN) — Leonard Peltier, the Indigenous activist convicted of the 1975 murders of two FBI agents, has been denied parole from federal prison, his attorney told CNN on Tuesday.
Railroad Commission of Texas launches project for more effective oil and gas filing process
AUSTIN - The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has launched the State Tracking and Reporting (LoneSTAR) project, designed to streamline the filing process for oil and gas operators. This initiative aims to save time and resources when submitting Form P-5, a requirement for becoming and remaining an oil, gas, or pipeline operator in Texas.
US government inks a deal with Moderna to make pandemic flu vaccine
(CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday a contract with Moderna to develop an mRNA vaccine that targets pandemic flu, in case the shot becomes necessary with the latest outbreak of bird flu.
Judge delays Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until September
In a major reprieve for former President Donald Trump, sentencing for his hush money convictions was postponed Tuesday until at least September — if ever — as the judge agreed to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
Driver drank 18 beers before fatal nail salon crash on Long Island, prosecutors say
(CNN) — The driver who authorities say plowed his SUV into a Long Island nail salon Friday, killing four people and injuring nine others, told police he had consumed 18 beers the night before the accident, according to CNN affiliate WABC.
City of Atlanta approves $2 million settlement for students tased by police during George Floyd protest
(CNN) — The Atlanta City Council voted Monday to approve a $2 million settlement for two students forcibly pulled from their car and tased by police during a protest following the death of George Floyd.
FDA approves donanemab, Eli Lilly’s treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease
(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
How to stay safe in the Texas heat
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