States scale back virus reporting just as cases surge
Several states scaled back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month just as cases across the country started to skyrocket, depriving the public of real-time information on outbreaks, cases, hospitalizations and deaths in their communities.
COVID variants driving many Minnesotans to go get vaccinated
Every day, a slow stream of Minnesotans finally is getting vaccinated after months of hesitancy.
Officials now expect vulnerable Americans to need booster shots
Growing consensus within Biden administration is tied in part to research suggesting the Pfizer vaccine is less effective after about six months.
Business
The Latest: St. Louis becomes first to reinstate masks in US
The St. Louis area has become one of the first in the United States to reinstate mask requirements amid a rise in cases that health officials are blaming on low vaccination rates and the highly contagious delta variant.
Nation
Louisiana Rep. Higgins says he, wife, son have coronavirus
Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana, a critic of mask mandates and public health restrictions during the pandemic, said he, his wife and son have contracted the coronavirus.
Nation
California to require proof of vaccination for state workers
California will require state employees and all health care workers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly as officials aim to slow rising coronavirus infections, mostly among the unvaccinated.
Business
Vaccine maker BioNTech to use mRNA tech to target malaria
Pharmaceutical company BioNTech said Monday that it wants to use the mRNA technology behind its coronavirus vaccine to target malaria.
Nation
NYC to require vaccines or weekly testing for city workers
New York City will require all of its municipal workers — including teachers and police officers — to get coronavirus vaccines by mid-September or face weekly COVID-19 testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.
World
One of Mexico's few Black politicians dies of COVID-19
One of Mexico's few Black politicians has died after contracting COVID-19 in April, leaders of his party confirmed Monday.
World
Tanzania receives 1st batch of COVID-19 vaccines
Tanzania on Saturday received its first batch of 1 million Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines donated by the U.S. government.
Coronavirus
Minnesota continues uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, positivity rate
State health officials schedule first briefing in weeks to discuss pandemic trends, more infectious delta variant.
Business
Pope to UN forum: Hunger is 'crime' violating basic rights
Pope Francis on Monday decried as criminal the existence of hunger in a world which can produce enough food for all, building on a warning from the chief of the United Nations that climate change and conflict are both a consequence and a driver of poverty and income inequality.
Nation
Confusion besets new police reform laws in Washington state
Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability following the racial justice protests that erupted after George Floyd's murder last year, as nearly a dozen laws took effect Sunday.
Sports
5-time US fencing Olympian Zagunis still looking to future
Mariel Zagunis, the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in fencing, was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the saber event on Monday at the Tokyo Games.
Nation
Confusion besets new police reform laws in Washington state
Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability following the racial justice protests that erupted after George Floyd's murder last year, as nearly a dozen laws took effect Sunday.
Sports
Positive COVID test keeps Colts coach Reich out for start of camp
Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich will miss the start of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, general manager Chris Ballard announced Monday.
Variety
New this week: 'Jungle Cruise' and music from Prince, Eilish
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
World
Tunisia on edge as president suspends parliament, fires PM
Troops surrounded Tunisia's parliament and blocked its speaker from entering Monday after the president suspended the legislature and fired the prime minister and other top members of government, sparking concerns for the North African country's young democracy.
Business
Sales of new homes fall 6.6% in June
Sales of new homes fell for a third straight month in June, dropping by 6.6%. to the lowest level in more than a year.
Business
PerkinElmer to pay $5.25B for antibody maker BioLegend
PerkinElmer will spend about $5.25 billion to acquire BioLegend, which makes antibodies used in gene therapy and reagents for drug discovery.
Business
Fed to discuss a pullback in economic aid with inflation up
With inflation uncomfortably high and the COVID-19 Delta variant raising economic concerns, a divided Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss when and how it should dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies.
World
Philippine leader unabashedly threatens to kill drug dealers
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte unabashedly renewed his threat to kill drug dealers in his final state of the nation speech on Monday, while defending his nonconfrontational approach in the country's territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea.
Business
Business travel stirs, but many road warriors stay grounded
Of the 2 million people clogging airport security lines and gate areas again each day, one crowd is still largely missing: business travelers.
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