O’FALLON, Mo. — A swath of southern Missouri is seeing a big rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations at just the wrong time — as tourists eager to get out after being cooped up for a year make their way to popular destinations like Branson and Lake of the Ozarks. Data from the state health department’s COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House expels former GOP speaker under federal indictment in historic vote; expulsion only 2nd time in state history. Categories: AP National News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fed moves up timetable for potential rate hikes to 2023 as economy and inflation accelerate. Categories: AP National News
ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney plans to restart fireworks shows at its theme parks in Florida and California in the latest move by the company to ease up on pandemic restrictions implemented last year. The company said Tuesday that firework shows would resume at the beginning of July at Walt Disney World in Florida and on the Fourth of July at…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal judge blocks Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water. Categories: AP National News
NEW YORK (AP) — New York lifts many remaining pandemic rules as it hits vaccination mark: 70% of adults with at least one dose. Categories: AP National News
BALTIMORE (AP) — Confirmed US death toll from the coronavirus tops 600,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Categories: AP National News
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say 4 dead, 4 wounded in early morning shooting following argument at residence in city. Categories: AP National News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Associated Press investigation: At least 1,900 U.S. military guns lost or stolen during the 2010s, some used in crimes. Categories: AP National News
