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The Delta Variant Isn't As Contagious As Chickenpox. But It's Still Highly Contagious

A leaked CDC document compared it to the highly contagious children's disease. Data does not support this claim. Nonetheless, the variant is one of the world's most contagious respiratory diseases.

New York Is About To Get Its First Female Governor Kathy Hochul

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will leave office in two weeks after an investigation found he sexually harassed 11 women. Cuomo said the transition for Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul to take over "must be seamless."

Austin Mayor Backs Schools Plan To Require Masks, Despite Governor's Ban On Mandates

NPR's Noel King talks to Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, about Gov. Greg Abbott's mask mandate ban and plans for the Austin school district's plans to require masks.

Damian Williams has been nominated to head the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan. Williams would be the first Black man to run the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

Biden's Pick To Lead One Of The Top Federal Prosecutor's Offices Could Make History

President Biden nominated Damian Williams to head the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. If confirmed, Williams would be the first Black man to lead the office.

Oregon governor planning new mask mandate statewide as COVID-19 cases overwhelm hospitals

The delta variant of COVID-19 is driving a dangerous increase in cases across the state, and it shows no sign of slowing.

West Virginia Wesleyan College says that about 90% of faculty and staff and "a large percentage of students" have already been vaccinated.

Being Unvaccinated For COVID Will Cost Students At A Small College An Extra $750

West Virginia Wesleyan College won't require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 — at least not yet. But the small Christian liberal arts school says it will charge students who aren't.

With the delta variant surging, "All people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future" should get vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC urges.

Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

Only 23% of those pregnant in the U.S. have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.

Gov. Kate Brown COVID-19 Press Briefing August 11, 2021

Oregon Governor Kate Brown held a press availability today at to discuss Oregon's ongoing response to COVID-19 and to announce new statewide indoor mask…

Kississippi, 'Dreams With You'

Kississippi articulates the overwhelming rush and nonsensical whims of a new crush.

<em>Jeopardy!</em> executive producer Mike Richards (left) will host the daily syndicated program, while actor Mayim Bialik will host the primetime series and new spinoffs.

It's Double 'Jeopardy!': Mike Richards And Mayim Bialik Will Be New Hosts

In a surprise move, Jeopardy! has selected actor Mayim Bialik and current executive producer Mike Richards as permanent new hosts of the game show.

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