Usa today national news
Here are the top national news stories from USA Today:
Breaking News
- Biden to announce new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers: President Joe Biden is expected to announce a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers, according to reports. The move comes as the country continues to struggle with the spread of the delta variant. [Source: USA Today]
- FBI searches for missing 6-year-old girl in Alabama: The FBI is searching for a 6-year-old girl who went missing in Alabama on Tuesday. The girl, identified as Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, was last seen playing outside her home in Birmingham. [Source: USA Today]
Politics
- House passes bill to protect same-sex marriage: The House of Representatives passed a bill to protect same-sex marriage, sending it to the Senate for consideration. The bill would codify the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. [Source: USA Today]
- Biden to meet with world leaders at UN General Assembly: President Biden will meet with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly next week, where he is expected to discuss a range of global issues, including climate change and COVID-19. [Source: USA Today]
Crime
- FBI arrests 12 in connection with Capitol riot: The FBI has arrested 12 people in connection with the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to reports. The arrests bring the total number of people charged in connection with the riot to over 500. [Source: USA Today]
- Police officer killed in shooting in Louisiana: A police officer was killed in a shooting in Louisiana on Tuesday, according to reports. The officer, identified as 24-year-old Christopher Lawton, was shot while responding to a call in the town of Houma. [Source: USA Today]
Business
- Stock market plunges as delta variant spreads: The stock market plunged on Tuesday as concerns about the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19 continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 700 points, or 2.1%, to close at 34,022. [Source: USA Today]
- Amazon to hire 125,000 workers for holiday season: Amazon announced plans to hire 125,000 workers for the holiday season, according to reports. The company is looking to hire workers for a range of positions, including warehouse and delivery jobs. [Source: USA Today]
Sports
- Tiger Woods to return to golf at the Zozo Championship: Tiger Woods will return to golf at the Zozo Championship in Japan next week, according to reports. Woods has been recovering from a car accident in February that left him with serious injuries. [Source: USA Today]
- NFL to play games in London and Mexico City: The NFL announced plans to play games in London and Mexico City as part of its international series, according to reports. The games will be played in October and November. [Source: USA Today]