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28 Confirmed Dead; Search Resumes after rest of Building Demolished Jul 06, 2021

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Search crews are finding more bodies in Surfside, Florida following the demolition of the collapsed condo. On Monday, 4 more bodies were discovered. The Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava says the demolition of remaining building went "as exactly as planned."

Tropical Storm Elsa nears Florida. A tropical storm warning has been extended up Florida's Gulf Coast. Check CNN.com/weather for updates.

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is closer to independence from COVID-19 despite narrowly missing his 4th of July vaccination goal.

Trump appears to acknowledge facts of prosecutors' criminal tax fraud case against his family business. He told a crowd in Sarasota, Florida Saturday that "every company" does "fringe benefits." Trump also mocked the prosecutors for pursuing the charges.

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Deadly Collapse; Death Toll Rises to 20 People, 128 Unaccounted for Jul 03, 2021

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Documents obtained by CNN show contractors suspended a repair job after finding extensive concrete deterioration near the pool. U.S. airports expecting busiest travel day since pandemic began as Delta variant spreads. Wolf goes one on one with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Last U.S. troops leave Bagram air base as Pentagon says expect full Afghanistan withdrawal by end of August. Republicans prepare strategy for January 6th probe, worry Trump’s Capitol Hill allies could become ensnared.

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Mayor Says Condo Rescue Effort Resumes Jul 02, 2021

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In a news conference, mayor says that the condo rescue effort resumes. President Joe Biden says that the families of the condo residents are "going through hell" but are being "realistic." Biden meets privately with the families of the victims for almost three hours. Biden says that he is amazed by the "resilience" of the condo victim families. Biden also said that we "cut through the bureaucracy" to help the condo families. Biden also says that we're committed ti "restore safety across the board." Biden praises bipartisan unity of response to condo collapse. 145 people are still missing, one week after the collapse.

Fire chief says that rescuers heard a voice of a trapped woman shortly after the collapse but were unable to reach her. Video taken moments before the collapse, shows water pouring into the basement garage. Rescue officials says that relatives are being asked about the exact location of bedrooms and about victims' tattoos, jewelry and her hair color.

Some condo board members quit in 2019 over sluggish building repairs.

Former President Donald Trump ORG and CFO Weisselberg has been charged with tax fraud.

A report says that FEMA structural engineer told my family demolition is "a very highly likely [of] possibility.

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Soon: News Conference On Search For 147 Missing In Condo Disaster Jul 01, 2021

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News conference on search for 147 missing in condo disaster; It's been one week since the disaster the collapse of the condo in Surfside, FL; Survivor: "It was a big boom, I saw all the garage collapse" Storms threatening to complicate search and rescue effort; Bill Cosby released from prison on technicality; Cosby accuser: Overturned conviction "Disappointing," might "Discourage victims from coming forward;

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Urgent search for 149 missing in condo disaster; 12 confirmed dead Jun 30, 2021

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CNN gains access to tower in same complex as collapsed condo in Surfside Florida.

Building official who said condo tower in “good shape” in 2018 on leave of absence.

New class action lawsuits filed against condo association

April letter from condo board president: “Concrete deterioration accelerating...roof situation much worse” --April letter from condo board president: “Observable damage has gotten significantly worse since the initial inspection”.

Biden to travel to Surfside on Thursday.

New dispatch audio: “The building is gone... it almost resembles the Trade Center”

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Miami-Dade Mayor: 11 dead, 150 unaccounted for in Condo Collapse Jun 29, 2021

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Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says there are now 11 dead after the Condo Collapse in Surfside, Florida, 150 people are still accounted for.

The Florida State Fire Marshall: search and rescue teams are working in 12-hour shifts with few breaks.

Family members and relatives of the unaccounted for visit the site, they witness firsthand the search and rescue efforts.

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At least 4 dead, 159 unaccounted in condo collapse Jun 26, 2021

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Rain, fire and smoke complicating condo collapse search and rescue, Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 1/2 years for George Floyd's murder, Florida governor: "We need a definitive explanation" for condo collapse

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At Least 1 Dead, 99 Unaccounted For In Condo Collapse Jun 25, 2021

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Search and rescue extends into the night after a deadly condo collapase; fire officials say 37 survivors pulled from the rubble. Biden touts new bipartisan infrastructure deal, but it's fate is in question as he ties it to a Democrat-only bill. Negotiators say they've "reached agreement on a framework" for policing bill, talks will continue over the next few weeks. Rudy Giuliani's NY law license suspended over election lies.

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Biden Warns Americans Of Dangerous Summer Crime Spike Jun 24, 2021

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Biden warns Americans of dangerous summer crime spike as he unveils plans to combat gun violence epidemic; Biden declares "Zero Tolerance" for gun dealers who violate exiting gun laws: "We will end you".; Biden: Policies that work to prevent violence have been "Gutted"; FBI Chief testifies he's concerned about violent crime surge; Joint Chiefs spars with GOP lawmakers on diversity issues, calls it "Offensive" to accuse the United States military of being "Woke";

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Now: Critical Senate Showdown Vote Over Voting Rights Bill Jun 23, 2021

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Now: Critical senate showdown vote over voting rights bill; republicans plan to block sweeping reform legislation; In rare move vice president Harris presiding over senate voting rights vote;White House: Voting rights will be a fight of Biden's presidency , will use "The pulpit" to keep advocating for it; Trump CFO may be nearing a decision on whether to flip source: Prosecutors may indictment him as soon as next month;

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