NewsNation Articles: August 2, 2021

‘I’m back’: Ex-con Blagojevich sues for right to run again Four officers who defended U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 attack have died by suicide Banfield: Being okay with not being perfect Radio: Migrants being held under bridge in Texas; lawmakers urge White House to respond Radio: Comedian Kathy Griffin says she has lung cancer Radio: House Republican report says coronavirus leaked from Chinese lab, scientists still probing origins Radio: Police struggle to hire as violence continues Police struggle to hire as violence continues The Donlon Report: the pandemic’s impact on migrants, a new report on police shootings and a potential bacon shortage Rough arrest caught on camera; five Miami officers facing charges On Balance: COVID-19 unknowns, crisis at the border and a potential housing crisis Prosecutors seek to add 15 new abuse allegations in R. Kelly case Miner killed in Utah mine flash flood, water sweeps up other crew members 385K attend Lollapalooza despite COVID concerns Rush Hour: US hits 70% vaccination goal as Covid cases spike; Miami officers charged with battery Murder trial starts over fatal shooting of Tennessee deputy Plague-carrying chipmunks prompt closure of areas around Lake Tahoe US dismisses suit against Vermont hospital over abortions Study finds early COVID-19 symptoms vary among age groups, genders Judge denies new trial request in Mollie Tibbetts case Photos: Huge blaze engulfs railroad tie recycling plant in Alabama Back to school: Education Dept. releases ‘roadmap’ for schools preparing for in-person learning Oklahoma man in ICU with COVID for 4 months needs double lung and heart transplant to survive Air travel hits another pandemic high, flight delays grow At an extraordinary Olympics, acts of kindness abound FBI agent repeatedly used photos of non-undercover co-workers in sex trafficking stings Senator Lindsey Graham tests positive for breakthrough COVID-19 case Banfield: Experts weigh in on the often misunderstood world of psychedelics Banfield: Women delivered by doctor accused of selling more than 200 newborns speak out Experts ‘strongly encourage’ pregnant women to be vaccinated against COVID-19 Target to require masks for workers in areas with substantial COVID risk SoulCycle, Equinox to require proof of vaccination for all customers and employees RSV: what is it, and why are child cases surging in the wake of COVID-19? Tuxedoed groom accused of shooting 2 in wedding night dispute during traffic jam Frank Ocean will headline 2023 Coachella Watch: Tokyo store sells Olympic kimonos for pets House Republican report says coronavirus leaked from Chinese lab, scientists still probing origins Teen’s suicide prompts closure of Vessel attraction in NYC; developer says it may never reopen Matt Damon admits to using slur for LGBT people until daughter asked him not to Foot Locker buying atmos, Eurostar in pair of deals ‘This is happening:’ California couple watch bear, 2 cubs swim in their pool Florida surpasses COVID-19 hospitalizations record as variant cases surge Thousands more Afghans can resettle in US as refugees, says State Department Victoria’s Secret rebrands, becomes independently traded company List: Cities where your dollar goes the furthest Delta spreads ‘like wildfire’ as doctors study whether it makes patients sicker Simone Biles got the ‘twisties.’ What does that mean? US manufacturing increased in July but at slower pace ‘Extremely risky’: Utah county sees rise in people hammocking on power lines Frosted relic: Slice of Charles and Diana’s wedding cake up for sale Who made the first ice cream sandwich? History is murky Fistfight breaks out between passengers on flight over seat stuck in reclined position Some on board, others not so much, for the return of mask mandates in Kansas City Evictions expected to spike as pandemic moratorium ends Comedian Kathy Griffin says she has lung cancer $1 trillion infrastructure bill heads for Senate debate Amanda Knox blasts film ‘Stillwater’ for exploiting her case Transgender weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, a non-finisher in Olympic weightlifting German court sets trial date for former Nazi guard, aged 100 ‘Jungle Cruise’ tops weekend box office despite renewed COVID-19 fears ICU nurse creates video dedicated to COVID-19 patients who have died, revealing constant struggles Six Flags building world’s steepest dive coaster at Texas theme park: ‘Terrifying’ Simone Biles to return for Olympic balance beam finals on Tuesday USA’s Jade Carey wins gold in women’s floor exercise Colorado woman describes harrowing escape from mudslide ☀ August 2: Wildfires beaten back, Spongebob and Patrick caught on camera Florida neighborhood offering $500 reward for information on deer found with arrow through neck Evacuations lifted as progress made against western wildfires Older Kindles will lose their cellular internet connection by the end of the year. Is yours one of them? At 46, African skateboarder finally wows mom at Tokyo Games Americans ousted by Canada in Olympic beach volleyball