Tropical warnings likely to be issued for Puerto Rico
The tropics are waking back up this week. The first named tropical system in the Atlantic since early July could form by Wednesday, and tropical storm warnings are likely to be issued in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean locations on Monday.

Judge suggests 'gamesmanship' at play with CDC's latest eviction moratorium
A federal judge suggested Monday that "gamesmanship" was at play with the eviction moratorium the Biden administration rolled out last week, but also expressed skepticism about the legal arguments being put forward by landlords who are seeking to block the moratorium.
The new border-crossing rules for Canadians and visitors: What you need to know
The federal government's eased border restrictions for travellers from the U.S. are now in effect, allowing non-essential trips to Canada for the first time since March 2020.

Half of US population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19, official says
Half of the US population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19, White House Data Director Dr. Cyrus Shahpar said Friday.
Family and friends mourn young officer killed on duty
Law enforcement agencies are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a Metro East officer Wednesday morning.

Covid-19 infections of vaccinated people are expected. But the unvaccinated are 'the big highway of transmission,' expert says
Tens of thousands of vaccinated people may catch Covid-19, but the majority will not fall severely ill — a testament to the efficacy of inoculations even against the Delta variant that has been fueling case surges across the US, a top health official said.

Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of more flights on Friday and vows 'reductions in cancellations'
Spirit Airlines -- which has been beset by flight disruptions all week -- canceled almost 300 flights as midday Friday ET, according to data from FlightAware.
Woman beats COVID-19 while pregnant
A celebration for an Oahu woman who fought against the coronavirus and won! She became a new mom along the way.

Biden touts economic recovery but warns of Delta after US added 943,000 jobs in July
President Joe Biden on Friday touted the country's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic after the US added 943,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%, but said more work needs to be done to vaccinate the rest of the country amid the Delta variant surge.

Guan Chenchen wins balance beam gold at the Tokyo Olympics as Simone Biles claims bronze
China's Guan Chenchen won gold in the women's balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics as US gymnastics star Simone Biles overcame mental health challenges to claim a bronze.
Chile farmers struggle with monsoons
It's an aroma every New Mexican knows. Green chile season is here — but it hasn't been an easy harvesting season due to the drought and monsoon rain.
Community gathers to remember 2 children found in aunt's car during traffic stop
Many in the Essex community gathered Monday night to remember two young children whose bodies were found in the trunk of their aunt's car.

New York City will require vaccines for entry to restaurants and gyms
New York City will require proof of vaccination to enter all restaurants, fitness centers and indoor entertainment venues, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
12-year-old student with autism charged with felony
A Cobb County 12-year-old student faces felony charges after threatening to burn people and property at his school. But, he has Autism and his family argues, the proper protocols for students with disabilities were not followed prior to charges being filed.
CHP captures video of driver going wrong way on freeway to evade police
A driver sped the wrong way down a freeway in Vallejo in a desperate effort to escape police on Saturday night.
Family, Neighbors Stunned By San Francisco Teenage Girl’s Murder; ‘It Breaks My Heart’
The residents of a San Francisco Bayview neighborhood continued to wrestle with emotions Saturday night after a teenage girl was gunned down while sitting on a skateboard in the middle of the street.

Hackers block Italian Covid-19 vaccination booking system in 'most serious cyberattack ever'
Hackers have attacked and blocked an Italian Covid-19 vaccination booking system, a source from Italy's cybercrime police told CNN on Monday, marking the worst cyberattack the country's health service has ever seen.

450,000 honeybees have been occupying the walls of this home for 35 years. They just got rehomed
Sara Weaver and her husband knew their newest home purchase in Pennsylvania needed some extra love and attention -- but what they didn't know is that an estimated 450,000 bees had been living in the walls for almost 35 years.

Religious groups eye legal challenges to Delta variant restrictions and vaccine mandates
The spread of the Delta variant has rekindled a debate that raged in the Supreme Court last term as houses of worship charged that state Covid-related restrictions were violating their religious liberty rights.

The words you'll need to know to watch these new Olympic sports this week
The Tokyo Olympics have marked the return of fan-favorite events like swimming and gymnastics. But viewers also are being treated to a number of sports -- such as karate, skateboarding and sport climbing -- new to the Games.

Breyer rejects Maine church's attempt to block Delta variant restrictions that don't exist
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer denied a request Monday from a Maine church that sought to block the state from enforcing or reinstating Covid restrictions in the wake of the Delta variant surge

'Buy now, pay later' is becoming a huge business
Want to buy a new coat without shelling out the entire cost upfront? For shoppers, that's becoming an increasingly popular payment option — generating a windfall for the handful of companies that facilitate such services.

Is it legal to mandate Covid vaccines? In many circumstances, yes
For those who are refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine, there are a lot of legal ways for public and private actors to make that decision painful.

Rapper DaBaby apologizes for inflammatory comments
Rapper DaBaby has apologized for the false and disparaging comments he made about gay men and HIV during a performance at a Miami music festival.
Justice Department sues Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over executive order restricting travel of undocumented migrants
The U.S. Department Justice Department sued Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, July 30, over Abbott’s executive order restricting transportation of undocumented migrants.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro mark new smartphone era for Google
Google on Monday kicked off smartphone season by previewing its new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. But it also signaled a new era for the Pixel, shifting it away from a mid-tier line with a niche user base to premium status, in a move that could position it to better take on Apple and Samsung.

Taliban take over TV station in strategic city as US airstrikes pound key positions in Afghanistan
The Taliban have taken over a TV station in Afghanistan's strategic Helmand province, a source at the TV and radio station told CNN on Monday, marking the latest of a series of advances by the militant group in the country.
As eviction moratorium expires, Phoenix area shelters scramble to prepare
The Justa Center is a resource and day center in Phoenix specifically open for the elderly. And even though it doesn't house people overnight, the end of the eviction moratorium has already created several headaches.
American democracy's infrastructure is crumbling
With the relentless wave of voter suppression bills crashing over America, it is deeply disturbing that voting rights are still not regarded by some as a foundational pillar of our nation's infrastructure. Especially now, as our democracy's infrastructure is crumbling.
Our children will suffer if adults can't get school Covid precautions right
We will not be lighting up cigarettes in our children's classrooms. I don't expect my child's teacher to light up a cigarette in his or her classroom either. The thought sounds ludicrous to most of us. Why? Because secondhand smoke has been proven to kill.
Florida judge orders destruction of suppressed video evidence in Robert Kraft case
A Palm Beach County, Florida, judge ordered the destruction of video evidence previously suppressed in the case against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, according to court documents.

Light detected behind a black hole for the first time
It's a light show in space unlike any other. For the first time, scientists have detected light from behind a black hole, and it fulfills a prediction rooted in Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.

Lindsey Graham tests positive for Covid-19 and has had 'flu-like symptoms' despite being vaccinated
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina announced Monday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated and has experienced "flu-like symptoms," but said that he now has only "mild symptoms" and is very glad he had been vaccinated because "without vaccination I am certain I would not feel as well as I do now."

Kathy Griffin announces she has lung cancer
Years after Kathy Griffin shaved her head in solidarity with her sister who was undergoing chemotherapy, the comedian and actress has announced she has lung cancer.

US men's basketball team defeated by France for first Olympic loss since 2004
France beat the US men's basketball team 83-76 at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, ending Team USA's 25-game Olympic winning streak that dates back to 2004.

LeVar Burton makes his 'Jeopardy!' guest host debut on Monday
LeVar Burton will have all the answers on Monday when he debuts as guest host on "Jeopardy!" The beloved former "Reading Rainbow" host and producer, who's known for his roles as Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Kunta Kinte in "Roots," will be behind the lectern through July 30, according to the show's website.

Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines' first Olympic gold medal with weightlifting
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history Monday becoming the first athlete from the Philippines to win gold at the Olympics.

An Argentinian fencer lost her match but won a proposal of marriage
Argentinian fencer Maria Belen Perez Maurice may have lost the chance of a medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, but she is definitely still winning at life.

Athletes who've had to drop out of the Olympics because of Covid-19
The 2020 Summer Olympics are finally underway in Tokyo.

What is ROC? Here's what to know about Russia and the Olympics
If you've been watching the Olympics this year, you may notice an unfamiliar abbreviation, ROC.

Here's who won gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday
Twenty-two gold medals were won. Here's a breakdown of who's taking home the gold:

Jordan Chiles stepped in for Team USA after her friend and confidante Simone Biles withdrew
There's no replacing Simone Biles. But her teammate and confidante Jordan Chiles was tasked with trying.

Russian Olympic Committee wins gold in women's team gymnastics as Team USA hit by Simone Biles withdrawal
The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) won a dramatic women's team gymnastic final to take the gold medal after Team USA was hit by the withdrawal of Simone Biles.

'I have to focus on my mental health,' says Simone Biles after withdrawing from gold medal event
Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team gymnastics final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday, citing mental heath concerns as she attempts to protect "her body and mind."

Naomi Osaka will leave Tokyo Olympics without a medal, loses in 3rd round to Marketa Vondrousova
Naomi Osaka will leave the Tokyo 2020 Olympics without a medal, as the four-time major champion was upset in the third round Tuesday by Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis say they don't believe in bathing their kids or themselves too much
It looks like the Kutcher-Kunis family is saving money on soap.

Britney Spears files to remove her father as conservator of her estate
Britney Spears' newly hired lawyer filed a petition Monday seeking to remove the singer's father, Jamie Spears, as conservator of her estate.

Machine Gun Kelly posts cryptic tweet about his new movie 'Midnight in the Switchgrass'
Apparently, Machine Gun Kelly isn't a fan of his new movie, "Midnight in the Switchgrass."

John Travolta honors Kelly Preston's last role
John Travolta remembered his late wife over the weekend by posting a clip from her final film.

The 'Dexter' revival trailer is here
"Dexter" is back. Showtime released the first trailer for the revival of the show, which will premiere in November. It will be a 10-episode limited series.