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• “It means the world”: Families, friends reunite as UK eases COVID-19 travel rules
  Families and friends were overjoyed at London’s Heathrow Airport on Monday after a COVID-19 travel rule change meant they could reunite after 18 months of pandemic separation. "Very, very excited. It means the world," said Sue Blake, as she waited to greet her son, daughter-in-law and grandson who had […]
• Firefighters in Turkey battle wildfires as flames race across hills
  Flames were racing across hills in Turkey’s resort town of Marmaris, where firefighters struggled to bring under control wildfires still raging for a sixth day on Monday. On a nearby road, some locals appeared to be evacuating the area, making their way through thick, black smoke. Television images showed huge […]
• Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on infrastructure negotiations, Trump’s fundraising success
  NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including progress on the infrastructure negotiations in the Senate and former President Donald Trump’s fundraising efforts. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG […]
• Afghans fear Taliban retribution as group expands control, executes critics
  The Taliban’s surge is threatening major urban centers across Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the sense of panic is growing as more Afghans were granted permission to resettle in the United States. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson joins John Yang with updates on this fast-evolving situation. Stream your PBS favorites with […]
• ‘No signs of plateauing’ in Florida’s COVID cases as DeSantis refuses to mandate masks
  Over the weekend, Florida reported more than 21,000 cases in a single day — its highest one day total since the start of the pandemic. The CDC says schools should require masks as they reopen. But Florida governor Ron DeSantis said he will block efforts to require masks. Dr. Murtaza Akhter, an emergency physician at […]
• News Wrap: Firefighters contain 80% of Oregon Bootleg Fire; lift evacuations in California
  In our news wrap Monday, firefighters in Oregon finally have the upper hand against the giant Bootleg Fire after they made major progress over the weekend. More than 80% of the fire has been contained. Federal health officials in the U.S. said average daily vaccinations for COVID-19 jumped 70% last week. The president […]
• Infrastructure bill sees momentum but could still face hurdles ahead
  The long-awaited Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was officially introduced in the Senate Sunday night. The $1.2 trillion bill — over 2,700 pages long — is the product of weeks of negotiations among a bipartisan group of 10 senators and the White House. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest […]
• Why the evictions ban was allowed to expire and what’s next for vulnerable renters
  The U.S. is on the verge of massive housing instability after a federal ban on evictions expired last weekend. Congress failed to extend the ban and President Joe Biden declined to use emergency order. Gene Sperling, the White House coordinator of pandemic recovery funds, said his hands are tied after the Supreme […]
• PBS NewsHour live episode, Aug. 2, 2021
  Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: […]
• WATCH LIVE: President speaks at a virtual fundraising reception for the DNC
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• White House COVID Response Team holds news briefing
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• Comedian Kathy Griffin Shares She Needs Surgery For Lung Cancer
  Comedian Kathy Griffin revealed on social media that she will undergo surgery for lung cancer. Griffin said doctors are optimistic the cancer is only stage one and contained to her left lung.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital […]
• NYC Mayor De Blasio: We Strongly Recommend People Wear Masks Indoors
  New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued new guidance strongly suggesting but not mandating that masks be worn indoors. Gov. Cuomo encouraged cities around the state to do the same, and follow the CDC’s latest guidelines.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: […]
• Sen. Lindsey Graham Tests Covid Positive Despite Being Vaccinated
  Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated. Graham said he is experiencing flu-like symptoms but knows it could have been worse if he was not vaccinated.  » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital […]
• Watch: Terrifying Moment Bull Charges Audience In Idaho
  Video captured by an audience member shows the moment a bull charged into the stands at ‘That Famous Preston Night Rodeo’ in Preston, Idaho. No one was hurt in the incident. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of […]
• White House Holds Press Briefing: August 2 | NBC News
  Watch as White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News […]
• Live: Biden Delivers Remarks at Virtual DNC Fundraiser | NBC News
  Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks at a virtual fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver […]
• Matt Damon Faces Backlash After Saying He Recently Gave Up Use Of ‘F-Slur’
  Matt Damon revealed in an interview that it was only months ago that he stopped using the ‘f-slur for a homosexual,’ explaining that his daughter warned him that the word is "dangerous" after he said it in a joke. Damon is facing backlash for sharing the anecdote. » Subscribe to NBC News: […]
• Chicago Approves New Civilian Oversight Board For Police Department
  Chicago is introducing a new ordinance to increase oversight over the city’s police department. Supporters of the new policy say the goal is to give a voice to those who have historically been marginalized by the police, but the head of the police union says it will make policing more difficult. » Subscribe to […]
• NYPD Searching For Suspects After 10 People Shot In Queens Gang Attack
  The NYPD are searching for four suspects involved in a gang shooting in Queens, New York, where 10 people were shot. Two gunmen were seen on video before fleeing on scooters driven by two other people. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News […]
• ABC News Prime: Delta rages; Taliban gaining ground; conversation with Matthew Rhys
  #ABCNews #covid19 SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc GOOD MORNING AMERICA’S HOMEPAGE: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/ Source: ABC News […]
• Student debt holding Americans back from wealth, even high-earning millennials
  A recent study revealed many so-called “HENRYs,” or “high earners not rich yet” feel like they’re living paycheck to paycheck. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: […]
• Dr. Anthony Fauci warns things will get worse amid delta variant surge
  The U.S. is seeing more than 100,000 new cases a day for the first time since February. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc Source: ABC News […]
• Sen. Lindsey Graham says he has tested positive for COVID-19
  Meanwhile, President Joe Biden faces challenges with shifting scientific consensus on the virus. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc Source: ABC News […]
• New York Gov. Cuomo mandates COVID vaccine or testing for transport workers
  The agencies overseeing New York’s bridges, trains and seaports will require their workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine or get tested weekly starting next month amid rising cases of the Delta variant, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Cuomo also told a briefing that he was urging bars, restaurants and […]
• Tokyo Olympics: Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya seeks asylum in Poland amid standoff with Belarus
  Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, a Belarusian Olympic sprinter, plans to seek asylum in Poland, Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation said Monday, after the athlete alleged that her team’s officials tried to force her to fly home, where she feared she wouldn’t be safe from an autocratic government that recently was accused […]
• WATCH LIVE: White House COVID Response Team holds news briefing
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• ABC News Update: Children set to go back to school as delta variant spreads
  Plus, Simone Biles is set to compete on balance beam and an inmate makes history as an incarcerated elected official. #simonebiles #tokyoolympics #children #covid19 #maskmandates #school Source: ABC News […]
• Olympic wins and losses, wildfires and wildlife protectors: World in Photos, Aug. 2
  A look at the top photos from around the globe. Source: ABC News […]
• How to keep children safe as COVID-19 cases rise
  Emily Oster, author of “The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years," shares tips on how to make the right decisions for your child’s health. #covid-19 #deltavariant #children #mask #vaccine #school Source: ABC News […]
• What Simone Biles’ return to competition means for Team USA
  Plus, what to know about Raven Saunders’ Olympic protest and what’s next for the U.S. women’s soccer team after losing to Canada. #tokyoolympics #teamusa #simonebiles #gymnastics Source: ABC News […]
• ENS Kathryn Kirkwood and the Surface Warfare Officer Training Pipeline
  Listen as Ensign Kathryn Kirkwood of USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) speaks about how the Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC) and Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) course helped her become a confident Surface Warfare Officer and ship handler. Source: U.S. Navy […]
• Force Design 2030
  Still asking what Force Design is? Here is a video for you. Based on a threat-informed, ten-year time horizon, the Marine Corps is designing a force for naval expeditionary warfare in actively contested spaces. Throughout this ten-year initiative, the Marine Corps will make investments in capabilities to include long […]
• Tokyo Olympics: Canada defeats U.S. 1-0 in women’s soccer, to play Sweden in gold medal match
  Team Canada has defeated Team USA in women’s soccer 1-0, with a goal scored by 23-year-old Jessie Fleming on a penalty kick 74 minutes into play. They will play for the gold medal against Sweden. Meanwhile, American gymnast Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam event after having withdrawn from a number […]
• WATCH LIVE: Secretary of State Blinken remarks on expanding Afghans eligible for refugee status
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• WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes infrastructure bill talks
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• CNN outside embassy where Belarusian sprinter took refuge
  CNN’s Selina Wang reports from outside the Polish embassy in Tokyo after Belarusian sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya received a humanitarian visa from Poland on August 2. Hours earlier, Timanovskaya refused to board a flight out of Japan saying she was being forced to return to her native country against her will […]
• Live: Climate Change Leader Alok Sharma Speaks At Aspen Security Forum | NBC News
  In a live interview, Alok Sharma, president of the United Nations climate change conference (COP26) speaks with NBC News’ Al Roker. The event is part of the Aspen Security Forum, a conference for global leaders to discuss national security issues. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more […]
• Live: Rep. Liz Cheney Speaks At Aspen Security Forum | NBC News
  In a live interview, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks with NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell. The event is part of the Aspen Security Forum, a conference for global leaders to discuss national security issues. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News […]
• Morning News NOW Full Broadcast – August 2
  The U.S. surpasses 35 million Covid cases as the delta variant surges, health experts are pushing for more vaccinations among nursing home workers, and Americans no longer need to quarantine when traveling to the U.K. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: […]
• Belarusian Athlete Makes Dash For Freedom In Tokyo Airport
  Krystsina Tsimanouskaya made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo-area airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home after she criticized her coaches. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and […]
• Israeli Supreme Court To Rule On Palestinian Evictions From Sheikh Jarrah
  Israel’s Supreme Court is expected to decide on the fate of Palestinian families who are facing eviction from their homes in the occupied East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah after 11 days of violent clashes earlier this year. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez explains what is at stake for Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah […]
• Hospitalizations spike in Louisiana as delta variant spreads
  Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to announce a decision on whether to implement a statewide mask mandate today. #covid19 #deltavariant #louisiana #hospitalizations Source: ABC News […]
• Simone Biles to compete in balance beam final as Team USA racks up medals
  Plus, Jade Carey wins gold in the floor routine and the U.S. women’s soccer team’s hopes for gold are dashed by Canada. #tokyoolympics #teamusa #simonebiles #gymnastics Source: ABC News […]
• Israel gives vulnerable citizens COVID-19 booster shots in world first
  Plus, Lollapalooza raises concerns over potential super-spreader events as delta spreads. #israel #covid19 #boostershots #deltavariant Source: ABC News […]
• Dr. Fauci warns things will get worse as the U.S. marks a troubling new milestone | ABC News
  Dr. Fauci is warning things will get worse as the U.S. marks a troubling new milestone – 100,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day. Plus, life-threatening flash floods and raging wildfires are ravaging parts of the western U.S. #ABCNews #OnLocation #BreakingNews Source: ABC News […]
• Israel begins administering 3rd boosters to vulnerable citizens l GMA
  The country is the first in the world to give a third booster vaccine shot to those over 60 and other vulnerable people as COVID-19 cases rise, with the U.K. expected to roll out boosters next month. #ABCNews #Israel #BoosterShot #COVID19 #Vaccines Source: ABC News […]
• How To Clean Windows With No Streaks
  Life Kit Tests Listener Life Hacks:⁠ When was the last time you cleaned your windows? If they could use a little love, try this tip from an anonymous Life Kit listener. Cue the music 🎵 I can see clearly now, the streaks are gone. 🎵 ⁠ ⁠ Do you have a random tip you want us to test? Call this number and tell us about it […]
• Fully Vaccinated Americans No Longer Need To Quarantine In The U.K.
  Americans traveling to the U.K. no longer need to quarantine as long as they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, just weeks after almost all restrictions were lifted in England. NBC News’ Matt Bradley is at Heathrow Airport in London, where the first flights from the U.S. are arriving.  » Subscribe to NBC News: […]
• Putting the Milestones into Practice: Jacob and Tyler, a Case Study
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, Ms. Carolyn shares the story of Jacob and Tyler, twins from her class. She explains that one child was meeting his milestones on time, while the other was not, and walks the learner through the steps she […]
• Active Listening: Concerns
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, a mom and early educator discuss a child who is not meeting all of his age appropriate developmental milestones. This models how an early educator can share concerns and provide advice for getting help […]
• Active Listening: No Concerns
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, a mom and early educator discuss a child who is meeting all of his age appropriate developmental milestones. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: […]
• 3 Year Milestone
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, a 3-year-old boy points out characters in a book to his teacher. This displays the 3 year old milestone of speaking clear enough for strangers to understand. Comments on this video are allowed in […]
• 2 Year Milestone
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, two boys display a 2-year-old milestone by copying each other’s speech and actions. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: […]
• 18 Month Milestone
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, an 18-month-old girl displays the milestone of pointing to show others something interesting. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: […]
• 1 Year Milestone
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, a 12-month-old girl displays the milestone of making changes in tone that sound like speech. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: […]
• 9 Month Milestone
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, a 9-month-old boy displays the milestone of pulling to stand. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video […]
• 6 Month Milestone
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, a 6-month-old boy displays the milestone of responding to other people’s emotions and seeming happy. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: […]
• Dumping and Sorting
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, Ms. Carolyn explains that many of a child’s behaviors are related to their milestones, including things like dumping blocks out of a container and putting them back in again. Comments on this video […]
• The Difference You Can Make: One Mom’s Story
  In this video from CDC’s early educator training tool, Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns, one mom shares the story of how an early educator made a difference in the life of her son with autism spectrum disorder. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: […]