The Hill Articles: September 17, 2021

Parents of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend say they haven’t seen him since Tuesday: police American Samoa reports first case of COVID-19 Former Algerian president dies at 84 Pfizer recalls anti-smoking drug due to high levels of ingredient tied increased risk of cancer Puerto Rico’s Control Board is violating the spirit of the law Colorado high school shooter sentenced to life in prison Judge rules against Tennessee’s ‘opt out’ option for school mask mandates Upgrade your online security with a 3-year VPN subscription on sale for 80% off Millionaire Robert Durst found guilty of first-degree murder You can stay in Winnie the Pooh’s house through ‘Bearbnb’ On The Money — Presented by Wells Fargo — Pelosi plows full speed ahead on jam-packed agenda Majority of Kentucky school boards vote in favor of mask mandates Former University of Miami football player pleads not guilty in connection to teammate’s death House Democrat threatens to vote against party’s spending bill if HBCUs don’t get more federal aid Overnight Defense & National Security — The Pentagon’s deadly mistake SpaceX all-civilian crew calls Tom Cruise from space Haitians stuck in Texas extend Biden’s immigration woes Overnight Health Care — FDA panel backs boosters for some, but not all Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by Climate Power — Interior returns BLM HQ to Washington Dear parents: Don’t let superstar syndrome set kids up to fail Pick up this powerful 21.5″ iMac for $120 off the regular price Photos of the Week: Renewable energy, gymnast testimonies and a Met Gala dress BTS to visit UN as special envoys for South Korea Sarah Palin explains why she has resisted getting vaccinated Chelsea Manning tests positive for COVID-19 Hillicon Valley — Facebook ‘too late’ curbing climate falsities South Dakota lawmakers release petition to impeach state attorney general We need extreme measures to recover Afghans’ personal data Man exonerated of murder dies of COVID-19 complications Biden order would allow government to require quarantine for measles cases Women’s ministry replaced by Taliban Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — Dems demand accounting from Big Oil White House to host global COVID-19 summit next week We’re losing our young people — to smartphone apps Viral video shows zebras running wild down Wisconsin road France pulls ambassadors to US, Australia in protest of submarine deal Emboldened Trump takes aim at GOP foes Chess trailblazer sues Netflix over ‘sexist’ portrayal in ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Court strikes down North Carolina voter ID law as racially biased Biden administration announces federal support for patients, abortion providers in Texas Interior reverses Trump, moves BLM headquarters back to DC Denmark to outlaw new romantic relationships for prisoners serving life sentences Grassley calls for federal prosecutor to probe botched FBI Nassar investigation FDA panel endorses COVID-19 booster shots for older Americans, rejects widespread use Jan. 6 committee taps former Bush administration official as top lawyer Flooding disasters are on the rise: Here’s how to proactively prepare AP Fact Check finds Biden made exaggerated claims on jobs, gasoline Pentagon admits ‘tragic mistake’ in strike that killed 10 civilians Ocasio-Cortez, Bush push to add expanded unemployment in $3.5T spending plan Federal prosecutors say doctor on trial for female genital mutilation is part of secret network US prepares for post-Merkel era Republicans demanding Blinken impeachment are forgetting one thing — the Constitution Blumenthal calls on Buttigieg to investigate American Airlines-JetBlue partnership Chinese astronauts return after 3-month trip to space station Five cases of West Nile virus reported in New Mexico Police officer reported his own department to Black Lives Matter This state plans to spend $25 million to clean up ‘brownfields’ Lessons from Occupy Wall Street for today’s tax fight Biden introduces new forum to bring down emissions Nevada Democrat failed to properly disclose stock trades: report NY governor orders immediate release of 191 inmates from Rikers Island Biden pledged to protect people and the environment from toxic chemicals — now it’s time to act Incredible story of shipwrecked family and mother who saved her kids Police say ‘strong plan in place’ to protect Capitol amid threats of violence Three arrested for allegedly assaulting NYC hostess who asked for COVID-19 vaccine proof How to improve transatlantic relations without caving to Europe on technology and trade 19-year-old woman severely burned at Yellowstone near ‘scalding’ water Current international emissions targets will fall short of climate accord goals: report U.S. Capitol protection — intelligence drives operations Bipartisan House group asks Biden to stop Canada’s Great Lakes nuclear storage plans Laura Loomer says she’s tested positive for COVID-19 Apple reportedly threatened to ban Facebook over human trafficking CDC study finds Moderna vaccine most effective against hospitalization What America’s Thinking: September 17, 2021 US to buy hundreds of millions more vaccine doses for the world: report Why is keeping the truth from students so politically appealing? The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Washington braces for Jan. 6 rally Lions, tigers at National Zoo return positive COVID-19 tests Rare copy of U.S. Constitution set for auction 100 National Guard to help Capitol Police for Saturday rally Female octopuses throw objects at males who annoy them, researchers find Protect national parks before they reach their breaking point LeVar Burton: ‘Jeopardy!’ host gig ‘wasn’t the thing’ for me Democrats urge Biden to commute sentences of 4K people on home confinement Australian PM rejects China pushback on US nuclear sub alliance Facebook’s new climate change misinformation effort falls short, advocates say Attorney charged in Durham investigation pleads not guilty Prince William announces finalists for environmental Earthshot Prize Wyoming county GOP rejects effort to rescind Cheney’s party status Michigan father files $1M lawsuit after teacher cuts daughter’s hair Childhood obesity worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic Milley and China — what the Senate really needs to know EPA rescinds Trump guidance that created exceptions to water pollution protections  Boeing to invest $200M to build Navy aircraft at St. Louis airport Cambodia begins rollout of vaccine for younger children ahead of schools reopening Hoyer affirms House will vote Sept. 27 on bipartisan infrastructure bill House to act on debt ceiling next week Teamsters launches campaign to organize at 9 Amazon facilities in Canada: report Did the FBI ignore crimes against young Olympic gymnasts on purpose? ‘Overwhelming’ mass casualty event as birds crash into skyscrapers Minnesota Supreme Court allows ballot question on Minneapolis Police Faculty leaders at Iowa State press board to allow them to require masks Time for Congress to make a down payment to prevent future pandemic tragedies Rising: September 17, 2021 Priyanka Chopra Jonas apologizes for controversial show after backlash Apple, Google remove Navalny app as Russian elections begin White House warns GOP of serious consequences on debt ceiling The weapons American forces left behind may not help the Taliban much Watch live: FDA meets to debate, vote on COVID-19 booster shots Taliban orders return to school for male students, teachers across Afghanistan United Airlines flights grounded briefly by system outage Why corporations and the wealthy should back Democrats’ middle-class tax cut Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing Biden confirms 30 percent global methane reduction goal, urges ‘highest possible ambitions’ Trump hits back at retiring Republican critic who called him ‘a cancer’ Justice Department reviewing policies on housing transgender inmates Firefighters wrap world’s largest tree to save it from wildfire Vaccines are the future of health care Entire staff of restaurant quits, posts sign in window explaining why Pelosi warns Britain that N. Ireland peace breakdown would imperil post-Brexit trade deal No easy decisions to ensure a resilient power grid Watch live: President Biden reconvenes energy and climate forum Milley says calls to China were ‘perfectly within the duties’ of his job How American diplomacy can help Guinea’s people More than 10,000 migrants await processing under bridge in Texas Should reporters Woodward, Costa have sat on Milley-Trump bombshell for months? Conservative group targets Spanberger, Luria in new ads ahead of reconciliation bill Biden threatens more sanctions on Ethiopia, Eritrea over Tigray conflict A question for Constitution Day The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by National Industries for the Blind – Tight security for Capitol rally; Biden agenda slows Failed drug vote points to bigger challenges for Democrats Security forces under pressure to prevent repeat of Jan. 6 Senators slow Biden with holds at Pentagon, State