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Louisiana re-institutes a statewide mask order, as healthcare workers sound the alarm. Congress gets its eyes on the first draft of a massive infrastructure bill. And Olympic athletes loudly criticize the presence of Russians found guilty of doping.

A leaked CDC presentation shows how contagious the Delta variant can become, even in vaccinated people. Congressional members and the White House point fingers as an eviction moratorium comes to an end. And a Washington, DC inmate makes history by running -- and winning -- an elected position.

Millions of Americans face possible eviction as a federal deadline approaches. Afghan interpreters and their families begin arriving on US soil. And the founder of a much-hyped electric vehicle company is indicted for allegedly lying about "nearly all aspects of the business."

The Biden administration announces new rules encouraging vaccinations for federal employees. Senators strike a deal on infrastructure. And wildfire smoke spreads pollution way beyond the West.

In a significant shift, the CDC now recommends many vaccinated Americans wear masks in certain settings. Capitol Police officers give compelling testimony about January 6th. And Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, citing mental distress, steps away from competition at a crucial moment.

A House committee prepares to hear new testimony on the January 6th attack. The Biden Administration, along with some state and local officials, institute vaccine requirements for certain healthcare workers. And the largest cigarette company in the world says it will soon stop selling cigarettes in Britain.

St. Louis becomes the latest major city to re-institute an indoor mask mandate. Prosecutors make new allegations against R. Kelly ahead of his trial. And an ABC News investigation reveals the staggering toll of gun violence on a nightly basis.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky tells vaccinated Americans that masks are not a necessity in indoor areas...yet. The NFL shocks players by declaring canceled games will come at a steep price. And Haiti will mourn its assassinated president at a funeral today.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejects forty percent of Kevin McCarthy's picks for a committee investigating January 6th. A $26 billion opioid settlement promises to reshape the prescription pain pill industry. And refugees are fleeing the Ethiopian region of Tigray amid a brutal civil conflict.

As COVID infections rise, the number of "breakthrough" cases appear to be rising. Major Japanese sponsors are pulling out of the Olympics, while officials are still considering potential cancellations. And President Biden taps a vociferous critic of Google for a top antitrust job.