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Fauci Says DeSantis Is 'Completely Incorrect' To Call Vaccine A Mere Personal Choice

"It really doesn't impact me or anyone else," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said about whether a person gets vaccinated. "Yeah, that's not true at all," Fauci said in response on Tuesday.

Western wildfires have given Boise, Idaho, one of its smokiest summers on record. President Biden visited the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise on Monday.

Biden Tours Western Fire Center And Tells Firefighters, 'You Saved Lake Tahoe'

The president viewed the wildfire ravaged West Monday, to renew warnings about climate change its role in extreme weather and fire events.

On Thursday, people in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, pass election posters of chancellor candidates Armin Laschet (from right) of the Christian Democratic Union, Annalena Baerbock of the Greens, Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party and Christian Lindner of the Free Democratic Party.

Germans Will Choose A New Government As Angela Merkel Steps Down As Chancellor

Sunday's federal election will determine who will follow Merkel, who has served as Germany's chancellor for 16 years. The country's next government is expected to be a coalition of three parties.

President Joe Biden flew to Delaware aboard Marine One Saturday. After a turbulent week in Congress, the president plans to meet with the Senate next week to discuss the debt ceiling and other agenda items.

'Everybody is frustrated,' except for Biden, about agenda delays

President Biden will meet with the Senate next week to discuss debt-ceiling delays before going on the road to advocate for his Build Back Better agenda and the bipartisan infrastructure deal.

Pharmacy chains in Ohio will face trial over their role in the opioid crisis

The nation's biggest name-brand pharmacy chains face a high-profile civil trial beginning Monday in Ohio over their role in the nation's deadly opioid epidemic.

Tom Morey, inventor of the Boogie Board, is photographed on Capistrano Beach holding a newer model (left) and (right) his original 1971 Boogie Board.

Tom Morey, inventor of the Boogie Board, dies at 86

Morey, a well-known surfer in Southern California in the '50s and '60s, invented the Boogie Board in 1971 in Hawaii. Morey's invention remains a popular choice for those wanting to ride some waves.

A Utah gun company has removed a Lego-themed pistol kit from the market after facing an intense public backlash.

A Toylike Gun Covered In Legos Sparks An Uproar

Utah gun maker Culper Precision has stopped sales of a kit that would have let owners cover their Glock 19 pistols with colorful Lego blocks, after complaints from the Danish toymaker and others.

Jeff Bezos hugs Van Jones, founder of Dream Corps, after announcing a $200 million award to him and chef José Andrés for charities of their choice.

Bezos Landed, Thanked Amazon Workers And Shoppers For Paying, Gave Away $200 Million

Jeff Bezos gave $100 million each in "courage and civility awards" to CNN's Van Jones and chef José Andrés.

Norway's women's beach handball team is being fined for wearing shorts during a recent tournament game. The team is seen here after a game in 2018.

A Women's Beach Handball Team Is Fined For Not Wanting To Wear Bikini Bottoms

Athletes on the Norwegian women's beach handball team are being punished for wearing shorts, facing fines over "a case of improper clothing."

After he handled the ball on the goal line in the final seconds of the quarterfinal match, officials gave Luis Suarez a red card.

With Penalty Kicks, Uruguay Wins Marathon Match Against Ghana, Advances

Ghana would have been the first African team in the World Cup semi-finals.

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