Tuesday's top stories


House lawmakers pass John Lewis voting rights bill

Aug 24, 2021 - Economy

Shipping mania flashpoint: Retailers charter boats

Biden says U.S. on "pace" to complete full withdrawal by Aug. 31

House Democrats pass $3.5 trillion budget resolution

House Democrats strike deal to advance infrastructure, voting rights proposals

California expands lawsuit against Activision Blizzard

Dem. lawmakers urge Biden to reconsider Aug. 31 withdrawal deadline

Aug 24, 2021 - Health

Unvaccinated 29 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19, CDC study says

Aug 24, 2021 - World

Pentagon on wretched conditions for Afghans at Qatar base: "Nobody’s making excuses"

CIA director William Burns secretly met with Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar

Aug 24, 2021 - World

Taliban spokesperson: "We are not in favor of allowing Afghans to leave"

Tokyo Paralympics kick off amid COVID state of emergency

Aug 24, 2021 - Economy

First look: FAA's new grants would electrify airports

Aug 24, 2021 - Technology

Peloton announces new treadmill with safety features after reported injuries, death

Aug 24, 2021 - Economy

A housing inventory rebound

Aug 24, 2021 - Science

We're entering a new age of asteroid science

"A living hell": Leaked email describes Afghan refugee conditions

Updated Aug 24, 2021 - World

Allies push Biden to extend Afghanistan airlift beyond August 31

Updated Aug 24, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York's first female governor

Aug 24, 2021 - World

Kamala Harris accuses Beijing of intimidation in South China Sea claim

Cruise lines step up pandemic protocols as Delta rages