The Longest Presidential Marriage In U.S. History Turns 75 Today
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter grew up three years and three miles apart in Plains, Georgia.
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News Brief: Condo Collapse, Delta Variant, NYC Mayoral Primary Result
The confirmed death toll from a collapsed condo stands at 36. The delta variant of the coronavirus is the dominant strain in the U.S. There's a winner in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York.
New York City's Democratic Mayoral Primary Finally Has A Winner
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams edged out ex-Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia by a single percentage point. An ex-police captain, Adams would be the city's second Black mayor if elected.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Declares Gun Violence Emergency In New York
Gov. Cuomo has issued an executive order declaring a disaster emergency on gun violence. The state has seen a significant rise in shootings in the pandemic.
Russians Tried To Hack Republican National Committee
The RNC said one of its contractors was targeted, but that no data were accessed. The attempt would be the second Russian attack on U.S. entities in recent days.
A Ransomware Attack Hit Up To 1,500 Businesses. A Cybersecurity Expert On What's Next
Dmitri Alperovitch says the scale of the attack, on software from U.S. firm Kaseya, is unprecedented. He wants President Biden to threaten sanctions on Russia for allowing cybercriminals to operate.
Pentagon Scraps $10 Billion Contract With Microsoft, Bitterly Contested By Amazon
The Defense Department canceled its $10 billion cloud contract called JEDI, planning instead to hire multiple vendors. Amazon sued after its loss to Microsoft, seeking to depose Donald Trump.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Discusses U.S. Withdrawal
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker about the U.S. military withdrawal from the country after nearly 20 years.
The Biden Administration Is Taking Its COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Door-To-Door
President Biden says his administration will take its campaign to get more people vaccinated for COVID-19 door-to-door — and there will be more emphasis on giving shots at doctors' offices.
The White House Is Working On A Plan To Push Back Against Powerful Companies
The White House is working on an executive order that aims to increase competition across a range of industries, such as farming and transportation.