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Fair organizers in Missouri's Greene County say they believe there was no evidence of Covid spread at last year's fair, which sold 70,000 tickets
Amy Tignor remembers the crowds that attended the Ozark Empire Fair's rides, concerts and livestock shows in past years.



Mask mandates are back on the table as Covid-19 surges nationwide
While the need for mask wearing never fully dissipated during the pandemic, guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May that removed restrictions for vaccinated individuals was a welcome harbinger of a possible return to normalcy.



Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blames this for surge in cases
As coronavirus cases are on the rise in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis vows he won't impose a mask mandate. CNN's Leyla Santiago reports.



Family says radio host changed his tune on vaccines after he was hospitalized with Covid
? Analysis: As Covid cases rise, some conservatives make surprising course correction on vaccine ahead of 2022 midterms ? Watch: DeSantis blames this for rise in cases



Analysis: As Covid cases rise, some conservatives make surprising course correction on vaccines
Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey's blunt message that unvaccinated people are letting the nation down capped a week where some Republicans finally seemed ready to abandon their dangerous coddling of Covid-19 vaccine skeptics and push Americans to get the shot.



Bumble match turns in January 6 suspect who allegedly whipped police
? Meet the lawmakers investigating the January 6 insurrection ? Watch: 'Almost giddy': Author describes Trump during Capitol riot



'People are just walking out in the middle of shifts': What it's like to work in a restaurant
? Why hundreds of Frito-Lay workers are striking ? Watch: Why are there so many job openings?



Trump ally Tom Barrack strikes a $250 million bail deal to get out of jail
A federal magistrate judge on Friday ordered Tom Barrack, a longtime associate of former President Donald Trump who was indicted earlier this week on charges of illegal foreign lobbying, released from jail pending trial, freeing him on a bail package that includes a $250 million bond secured by $5 million in cash.



Lemon to Hannity: You know better than to cop out
Fox News host Sean Hannity encouraged his audience to consult with their doctors about the coronavirus vaccine and even said he believes in vaccine science, despite several hosts on the network consistently pushing vaccine disinformation. CNN's Don Lemon calls out the Fox News anchor for what he says was a cop out when Hannity made a clarification on air.



Staff director for Jan. 6 committee accused of retaliating against whistleblower
David Buckley, the newly named staff director for the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection, was found to be retaliating against a whistleblower during his time as the CIA inspector general, according to a report by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security.



Trump's former doctor gets upset with reporters. Watch Don Lemon's reaction
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) took issue with reporters asking GOP lawmakers if they were vaccinated, and said reporters should be asking the Democrats if they are vaccinated. A CNN survey found that 100% of Democratic lawmakers on Capitol hill have been vaccinated.



Opinion: How Trump proved Nancy Pelosi right
As much as millions of Americans would like to move on, stop talking about -- even thinking about -- former President Donald Trump and the four years of relentless stress and outrage we endured during his presidency, that is simply not something that the country can do safely. That's because the threat to US democracy he unleashed has not passed, even though he was the loser of the 2020 election.



WaPo: This is what Donald Trump's PAC is spending its $75 million in donations on
Former President Donald Trump's political action committee has raised $75 million in donations so far this year, but despite Trump's continued support of the sham Arizona election fraud audit, none of the PAC's money has been used to fund the audit.



Analysis: Why would anyone trust Brexit Britain again?
Just seven months after singing its praises, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is attempting to rewrite the Brexit deal he signed with the European Union.



Monsoon rains could bust exceptional drought across the Southwest
A surge of monsoonal moisture is bringing rounds of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms to areas of the Southwest that are currently suffering from extreme to exceptional drought conditions.



The hard seltzer craze has come to an end
The once unstoppable growth of hard seltzer has gone flat.



Ryan Reynolds gets real about anxiety
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds got honest this week about his mental health and the impact that anxiety has had on his life and work.



Why North Korea is so afraid of K-pop
North Korea is doubling down on its culture war, warning citizens to stay away from all things South Korean -- including its fashion, music, hairstyles and even slang.



Video shows dog chase coyote away from 10-year-old girl
Macy the Yorkshire terrier becomes a hero after rescuing 10-year-old Lily Kwan from a coyote. HLN's Robin Meade reports.



The 'carmageddon' engulfing Europe this summer
So, you're all set for a trip to Europe in this most uncertain of summers. You've booked your flight, navigated all the paperwork for your destination (and for getting home), and have prepared yourself for snafus along the way. Oh, and you're fully vaccinated.



Review: Val Kilmer leads a tantalizing tour of his life and career in 'Val'
Val Kilmer joins the ranks of celebrities that fastidiously documented their lives via video, then shared that in documentary form. But "Val" feels more deeply personal and fascinating than most, catching its star in the wake of a terrible illness and exploring the "difficult" label he bore as an actor, one whose career choices didn't always serve him well.



Seagull smacks into teen on an amusement park ride
A teenager got smacked by a seagull while on an amusement park ride. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the midair collision.



Kevin Hart posts Nick Cannon's number on billboard offering fatherhood advice
Comedian Kevin Hart has upped the ante in the epic prank wars between himself and Nick Cannon by broadcasting his friend's cell phone number on a billboard for anyone needing "advice on fatherhood."



Actress' rapid-fire accents blow away late-night TV host
Actress Emilia Clarke impressed Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show by reciting lyrics from Olivia Rodrigo's "good 4 u" in eight different accents.



Algerian athlete withdraws from Games due to potential matchup with Israeli competitor




The first day of the 2020 Olympics begins with gold for China and more Covid-19 cases




Olympic protests are nearly as old as the Games. So why are officials so hesitant to allow them?
The Tokyo Olympics -- after a long delay -- are finally happening.



CNN flies over Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony
CNN's Will Ripley takes a look at the city of Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Olympics, where a growing number of athletes have tested postive for Covid-19 and venues sit empty.



Massive heat dome brings yet another heat wave, this time covering most of the US
A barrage of heat waves have plagued the US this summer and more above-average temperatures are on the way next week, affecting more of the country than those before it.



Fire whirls, 'pyro' clouds, and hazy skies: Extreme fire behavior is a preview of what's to come
Dozens of wildfires currently blazing across the West have been exhibiting extreme fire behavior: demonstrating alarming rotational patterns and wafting smoke across the country while also creating their own weather.



With wildfires blazing across the West, more counties are declaring states of emergency
As dozens of wildfires burn across the West, officials declared additional states of emergency for counties in California and Nevada while the nation's largest blaze in Oregon continued to swell Friday.



In pictures: Wildfires raging in the West
Dozens of large wildfires are raging across the western United States as the region experiences a historic and unrelenting drought.



Hula-Hoops are trending, but it's not your childhood version
Instead of spinning hoops around the waist as kids have done for decades, Hula-Hoop dancers have some new moves as the trend returns.



Olympics events you'll want to watch this weekend




This fitness trend is better than crunches
Hula-Hoop dancers are taking the reemerging trend to a whole new level. Angela Presnell can balance the hoop on her nose and catch it between her ankles.



Kate Beckinsale says she's 'never' been on a real date
Kate Beckinsale is not a fan of dating.



American Express is the Dow's top stock for 2021. Here's why
American Express is the top stock in the Dow so far this year, and AmEx's earnings on Friday morning show why investors are never leaving home without it.



Half of US states use facial recognition to vet unemployment claims
After being let go from his job as a software quality-assurance engineer in April, Eric Watkins said he filed for unemployment benefits in Colorado. But he hasn't received a penny of the $6,490 he said he was eligible to receive and he's not sure when he will.



Crocs sues Walmart, Hobby Lobby and others
Crocs is accusing Walmart, Hobby Lobby and other companies of copying its iconic clog.



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We tried the Dodow sleep aid for over two months ? it's worth it




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We tested out the Solo Stove Yukon fire pit and we're obsessed




We tried the $25 Amazon leggings reviewers love to see if they're worth it




Pour-over coffee is actually a game changer: Here are 4 makers we love




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We tried Apple's new battery pack ? here's what we thought




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US women's gymnastics team is like none before it
When it comes to sports that attract fervent attention at the Olympics, gymnastics is always a top contender. Pulse-pounding and entertaining, the gravity-defying skills exhibited by athletes is unlike anything else seen at the Games. However, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic erasing a year of anticipation-building pre-Olympic competition, there is also an air of mystery for those outside the gymnastics universe about most of the six women -- alongside stalwart Simone Biles, there's Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, Grace McCallum, Jade Carey and MyKayla Skinner. Some -- like Chiles, whose prospects were bolstered after a move to Biles' gym -- are underdogs, and some -- like Skinner, who stepped away from a star spot on the University of Utah's team to train for an Olympics berth -- are stepping outside the conventional path for the sport.



Ted Lasso reminds me of this guy
Every presidential era has its pop-culture avatar. It's a tradition going back at least as far back as the Kennedys and the King Arthur musical, Camelot, which became shorthand for their administration. The Reagan era offered up associations with Top Gun, with its swaggering confidence and military posturing. The Obamas had Hamilton, recasting the founding era with a defiant diversity and brilliant songwriting.



Clarence Thomas is new Chief Justice
In the waning days of Donald Trump's presidency, Amy Coney Barrett won confirmation to the Supreme Court and Clarence Thomas received an equally consequential promotion -- to Chief Justice of the United States.



We cannot give China veto power over the investigation into Covid-19's origins
It is shocking that more than 18 months after the initial Covid-19 outbreak, there is still no international process in place to fully investigate the origins of the pandemic -- nor is one planned.



Biden botches answer to restaurant owner
Joe Biden's White House probably thinks it had a perfectly fine Wednesday night after the President's CNN town hall in Cincinnati, Ohio. However, though Biden scored points on a big topic -- the Covid pandemic -- he has yet to find solid footing on the political landmines that await Democrats in the 2022 midterm election, chiefly inflation, the economy, immigration and crime.



It's time for Americans to un-weaponize 'laziness'
Why do we only learn to appreciate our lives when we're in dire straits?



Democratic strategist Stephanie Cutter credits a fearless streak to a strong career




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Weakening In-Fa to bring heavy rain to China as new storm could affect Tokyo Olympics
A weakening In-fa is beginning to track away from the southern Japanese islands but has its eye set on eastern China by the end of this weekend. The storm could bring extremely heavy rainfall to millions in China.



Software company's unveiling of decryption key comes too late for many victims of devastating ransomware attack
On Thursday, the software company Kaseya announced that it could help unlock any of its customers' systems that were still inaccessible following a devastating ransomware attack early this month that took down as many as 1,500 businesses worldwide. But for many victims it was too little, too late.



Fear stalks Haitians as their murdered president is buried and gangs terrorize the capital
Kidnapped from church, shot at during an evening commute, chased out of their homes as flames licked up the street.



Ancient viruses dating back 15,000 years found in Tibetan glacier
Scientists have discovered previously unknown viruses dating from 15,000 years ago in ice samples taken from a glacier in the Tibetan plateau.



Tokyo Olympics' economic losses will be 'enormous,' says Suntory CEO
Olympic sponsors have been left frustrated at the absence of spectators at the majority of Olympic events. Not only do they risk losing their returns on investment and high-profile tickets for the events for their executives and clients, some have expressed fears of a consumer backlash. Japanese companies had paid a record $3 billion dollars to sponsor the Games -- and many had paid out extra to extend contracts after the Games were postponed beyond 2020. CNN's Selina Wang speaks exclusively with Olympic sponsors and the CEO of Suntory, one of Japan's biggest beverage makers, who says the Games are losing their commercial value.



Minneapolis voters will decide whether to replace the police department
Minneapolis city officials voted Friday to approve the language of a ballot measure that will ask voters in November whether the city's police department should be replaced with public safety department.



At least 9 of the 20 largest US school districts are making masks optional for students
As the new school year quickly approaches, at least nine of the 20 largest school districts in the US are making masks optional for students in school while another nine are requiring masks.