Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said his resignation would be effective in 14 days. The announcement came after a report from the state attorney general found he had sexually harassed 11 women. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will be sworn in to replace him.
Firefighters on the island of Evia, northeast of the capital, Athens, continued to battle blazes across Greece. Residents pitched in with water hoses and buckets in a desperate effort to save the island.
Rita Glavin, a lawyer for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, is expected to address allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct, amid calls for the New York governor to resign from his position.
The Senate is expected on Tuesday to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure package, capping off weeks of intense negotiations and debate over the bill, which would be largest federal investment in the nation's aging public works system in more than a decade.
Senate Democrats hope to pass the budget blueprint by the end of the week. It would boost spending on health care, child and elder care, education and climate change, while bypassing an expected Republican filibuster.
Hundreds gathered in a Kabul public park after fleeing fighting in northern Afghanistan. The fall of the major city of Kunduz to the Taliban has prompted thousands of people to leave their homes, fearing Taliban rule and escalating fighting.
Kunduz was the first major city to be overtaken by the Taliban since their military offensive began in May. It was the third provincial capital to be captured in three days.
It was the second time in two weeks that rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, prompting the Israeli Army to retaliate with artillery fire. No faction immediately claimed responsibility for the rockets.
Senate Democrats hope to pass the budget blueprint by the end of the week. It would boost spending on health care, child and elder care, education and climate change, while bypassing an expected Republican filibuster.
Hundreds gathered in a Kabul public park after fleeing fighting in northern Afghanistan. The fall of the major city of Kunduz to the Taliban has prompted thousands of people to leave their homes, fearing Taliban rule and escalating fighting.
Kunduz was the first major city to be overtaken by the Taliban since their military offensive began in May. It was the third provincial capital to be captured in three days.
It was the second time in two weeks that rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, prompting the Israeli Army to retaliate with artillery fire. No faction immediately claimed responsibility for the rockets.
The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, pushed back on the World Health Organization's call for halting vaccine booster shots until more of the world has access, calling it a 'false choice' and praising the Biden administration's global vaccine distribution efforts.
Forest fires continued in Turkey after more than a week as the country dealt with an economic crisis and the pandemic. The fires are the worst the country has seen in decades.
Many gathered, held pictures of the dead and demanded answers from their government at a ceremony paying tribute to the year anniversary of the catastrophic port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed more than 200 people.
The World Health Organization urged wealthy nations not to distribute booster shots until at least the end of September to reserve supplies and help every country inoculate at least 10 percent of its population.
Firefighters have been working for weeks through heavy ash and dust to help contain the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon. Eliminating the fire has been difficult due to heat and wind.
Kunduz was the first major city to be overtaken by the Taliban since their military offensive began in May. It was the third provincial capital to be captured in three days.
It was the second time in two weeks that rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, prompting the Israeli Army to retaliate with artillery fire. No faction immediately claimed responsibility for the rockets.
The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, pushed back on the World Health Organization's call for halting vaccine booster shots until more of the world has access, calling it a 'false choice' and praising the Biden administration's global vaccine distribution efforts.
Forest fires continued in Turkey after more than a week as the country dealt with an economic crisis and the pandemic. The fires are the worst the country has seen in decades.
Many gathered, held pictures of the dead and demanded answers from their government at a ceremony paying tribute to the year anniversary of the catastrophic port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed more than 200 people.
The World Health Organization urged wealthy nations not to distribute booster shots until at least the end of September to reserve supplies and help every country inoculate at least 10 percent of its population.
Firefighters have been working for weeks through heavy ash and dust to help contain the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon. Eliminating the fire has been difficult due to heat and wind.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York announced that proof of vaccination would be required for many indoor activities including dining, museums, fitness centers. The policy comes as new coronavirus cases have spiked.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York denied any wrongdoing following the release of a report by the state's attorney general into allegations of sexual harassment against him. He said the investigation was a painful period for his family, but he would continue his work.
It was the second time in two weeks that rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, prompting the Israeli Army to retaliate with artillery fire. No faction immediately claimed responsibility for the rockets.
The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, pushed back on the World Health Organization's call for halting vaccine booster shots until more of the world has access, calling it a 'false choice' and praising the Biden administration's global vaccine distribution efforts.
Forest fires continued in Turkey after more than a week as the country dealt with an economic crisis and the pandemic. The fires are the worst the country has seen in decades.
Many gathered, held pictures of the dead and demanded answers from their government at a ceremony paying tribute to the year anniversary of the catastrophic port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed more than 200 people.
The World Health Organization urged wealthy nations not to distribute booster shots until at least the end of September to reserve supplies and help every country inoculate at least 10 percent of its population.
Firefighters have been working for weeks through heavy ash and dust to help contain the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon. Eliminating the fire has been difficult due to heat and wind.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York announced that proof of vaccination would be required for many indoor activities including dining, museums, fitness centers. The policy comes as new coronavirus cases have spiked.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York denied any wrongdoing following the release of a report by the state's attorney general into allegations of sexual harassment against him. He said the investigation was a painful period for his family, but he would continue his work.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo addressed the report from the state's attorney general that found he sexually harassed multiple women, including current and former government workers, and retaliated against one for making a public complaint.
It was the second time in two weeks that rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, prompting the Israeli Army to retaliate with artillery fire. No faction immediately claimed responsibility for the rockets.
The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, pushed back on the World Health Organization's call for halting vaccine booster shots until more of the world has access, calling it a 'false choice' and praising the Biden administration's global vaccine distribution efforts.
Forest fires continued in Turkey after more than a week as the country dealt with an economic crisis and the pandemic. The fires are the worst the country has seen in decades.
Many gathered, held pictures of the dead and demanded answers from their government at a ceremony paying tribute to the year anniversary of the catastrophic port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed more than 200 people.
The World Health Organization urged wealthy nations not to distribute booster shots until at least the end of September to reserve supplies and help every country inoculate at least 10 percent of its population.
Firefighters have been working for weeks through heavy ash and dust to help contain the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon. Eliminating the fire has been difficult due to heat and wind.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York announced that proof of vaccination would be required for many indoor activities including dining, museums, fitness centers. The policy comes as new coronavirus cases have spiked.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York denied any wrongdoing following the release of a report by the state's attorney general into allegations of sexual harassment against him. He said the investigation was a painful period for his family, but he would continue his work.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo addressed the report from the state's attorney general that found he sexually harassed multiple women, including current and former government workers, and retaliated against one for making a public complaint.
The Dixie Fire ravaged the historic town of Greenville in Plumas County, Calif., on Wednesday, leaving its main street in rubble. Other parts of the county were also completely burned.
It was the second time in two weeks that rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, prompting the Israeli Army to retaliate with artillery fire. No faction immediately claimed responsibility for the rockets.
The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, pushed back on the World Health Organization's call for halting vaccine booster shots until more of the world has access, calling it a 'false choice' and praising the Biden administration's global vaccine distribution efforts.
Forest fires continued in Turkey after more than a week as the country dealt with an economic crisis and the pandemic. The fires are the worst the country has seen in decades.
Many gathered, held pictures of the dead and demanded answers from their government at a ceremony paying tribute to the year anniversary of the catastrophic port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed more than 200 people.
The World Health Organization urged wealthy nations not to distribute booster shots until at least the end of September to reserve supplies and help every country inoculate at least 10 percent of its population.
Firefighters have been working for weeks through heavy ash and dust to help contain the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon. Eliminating the fire has been difficult due to heat and wind.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York announced that proof of vaccination would be required for many indoor activities including dining, museums, fitness centers. The policy comes as new coronavirus cases have spiked.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York denied any wrongdoing following the release of a report by the state's attorney general into allegations of sexual harassment against him. He said the investigation was a painful period for his family, but he would continue his work.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo addressed the report from the state's attorney general that found he sexually harassed multiple women, including current and former government workers, and retaliated against one for making a public complaint.
It was the second time in two weeks that rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, prompting the Israeli Army to retaliate with artillery fire. No faction immediately claimed responsibility for the rockets.
The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, pushed back on the World Health Organization's call for halting vaccine booster shots until more of the world has access, calling it a 'false choice' and praising the Biden administration's global vaccine distribution efforts.
Forest fires continued in Turkey after more than a week as the country dealt with an economic crisis and the pandemic. The fires are the worst the country has seen in decades.
Many gathered, held pictures of the dead and demanded answers from their government at a ceremony paying tribute to the year anniversary of the catastrophic port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed more than 200 people.
The World Health Organization urged wealthy nations not to distribute booster shots until at least the end of September to reserve supplies and help every country inoculate at least 10 percent of its population.
Firefighters have been working for weeks through heavy ash and dust to help contain the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon. Eliminating the fire has been difficult due to heat and wind.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York announced that proof of vaccination would be required for many indoor activities including dining, museums, fitness centers. The policy comes as new coronavirus cases have spiked.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York denied any wrongdoing following the release of a report by the state's attorney general into allegations of sexual harassment against him. He said the investigation was a painful period for his family, but he would continue his work.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo addressed the report from the state's attorney general that found he sexually harassed multiple women, including current and former government workers, and retaliated against one for making a public complaint.
Letitia James, the New York State attorney general, said a monthslong investigation found that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and retaliated against at least one for making her complaints public.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York announced that proof of vaccination would be required for many indoor activities including dining, museums, fitness centers. The policy comes as new coronavirus cases have spiked.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York denied any wrongdoing following the release of a report by the state's attorney general into allegations of sexual harassment against him. He said the investigation was a painful period for his family, but he would continue his work.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo addressed the report from the state's attorney general that found he sexually harassed multiple women, including current and former government workers, and retaliated against one for making a public complaint.
Letitia James, the New York State attorney general, said a monthslong investigation found that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and retaliated against at least one for making her complaints public.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James is expected to release findings of a four-month investigation into sexual harassment and misconduct allegations made against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
Officials in China announced that the number of people who died in recent floods in central China has increased to 302, more than triple the previous figure.
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the majority leader, unveiled a 2,702-page, $1 trillion bill to improve the nation's infrastructure after lawmakers held a rare weekend session. Democratic leaders want to vote on the bill before the August recess.
A brush fire burned more than 40,000 acres on the Big Island of Hawaii prompting mandatory evacuations over the weekend. While many residents have now returned home, the fire is not yet under control and mandatory evacuations could be put in place in the coming days.
Protesters converged in Paris to oppose France's new health pass policy, which bars people without proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test from indoor venues. Demonstrations also took place in other cities in France.
Officials in China announced that the number of people who died in recent floods in central China has increased to 302, more than triple the previous figure.
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the majority leader, unveiled a 2,702-page, $1 trillion bill to improve the nation's infrastructure after lawmakers held a rare weekend session. Democratic leaders want to vote on the bill before the August recess.
A brush fire burned more than 40,000 acres on the Big Island of Hawaii prompting mandatory evacuations over the weekend. While many residents have now returned home, the fire is not yet under control and mandatory evacuations could be put in place in the coming days.
Protesters converged in Paris to oppose France's new health pass policy, which bars people without proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test from indoor venues. Demonstrations also took place in other cities in France.
The chief cabinet secretary to the prime minister of Japan said the country has reported a record number of new infections due to the Delta variant spreading throughout the region. This came as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics approached its midway point.
The new 23-ton module called Nauka acts as a science and housing laboratory. The spacecraft, equipped with solar panels, also makes the Russian segment of the station less dependent on energy coming from the American side.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York said the city would give $100 to residents who receive their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine at city-run vaccination sites.
As droughts continue and water temperatures climb, salmon in parts of Oregon and California are developing health issues, like fungus. Scientists are working to move some young salmon to cooler waters.
Protesters converged in Paris to oppose France's new health pass policy, which bars people without proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test from indoor venues. Demonstrations also took place in other cities in France.
The chief cabinet secretary to the prime minister of Japan said the country has reported a record number of new infections due to the Delta variant spreading throughout the region. This came as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics approached its midway point.
The new 23-ton module called Nauka acts as a science and housing laboratory. The spacecraft, equipped with solar panels, also makes the Russian segment of the station less dependent on energy coming from the American side.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York said the city would give $100 to residents who receive their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine at city-run vaccination sites.
As droughts continue and water temperatures climb, salmon in parts of Oregon and California are developing health issues, like fungus. Scientists are working to move some young salmon to cooler waters.
A spokesman said Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, expected the Taliban to be 'a pivotal military and political force' in Afghanistan's reconstruction, and urged their leaders to hold peace talks. Mr. Wang also criticized NATO and the U.S. for its Afghan withdrawal.
Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger spoke out against members of their party during the first hearing of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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