US panel to decide who should get the first COVID-19 shots
An influential government advisory panel convened on Tuesday to answer one of the most pressing questions in the U.S. coronavirus outbreak: Who should be at the front of the line when the first vaccine shots become available?
An influential government advisory panel convened on Tuesday to answer one of the most pressing questions in the U.S. coronavirus outbreak: Who should be at the front of the line when the first vaccine shots become available?
Chicago couple uses deposit from canceled wedding to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
East LA comedian dies after documenting his bout with COVID-19
Joe Luna, a father and local comedian who went by the stage name "Joe El Cholo," has died just days after he started documenting his battle with COVID-19 on social media, his family announced.
Joe Luna, a father and local comedian who went by the stage name "Joe El Cholo," has died just days after he started documenting his battle with COVID-19 on social media, his family announced.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
Americans face new coronavirus restrictions after Thanksgiving
Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new COVID-19 measures as health officials brace for a worsening of the nationwide surge.
Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new COVID-19 measures as health officials brace for a worsening of the nationwide surge.
California prison officials blasted over lax COVID-19 protocols, broken thermometers
Broken thermometers, no mask mandates, a lack of training and lax screenings may have contributed to COVID-19 outbreaks at several California prisons.
Broken thermometers, no mask mandates, a lack of training and lax screenings may have contributed to COVID-19 outbreaks at several California prisons.
Surge planning already in the works for some California counties
December is expected to be critical as COVID-19 hospitalizations are expected to double or triple, depending on the location.
December is expected to be critical as COVID-19 hospitalizations are expected to double or triple, depending on the location.
FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.
Auto racing champion Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) -- Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix.
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) -- Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix.
Europe could approve COVID-19 vaccine on December 29
BERLIN (AP) -- The European Medicines Agency will convene a meeting on Dec. 29 to decide if there is enough data about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for it to be approved, the regulator said Tuesday.
BERLIN (AP) -- The European Medicines Agency will convene a meeting on Dec. 29 to decide if there is enough data about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for it to be approved, the regulator said Tuesday.
Lack of COVID stimulus money threatens to spark double recession: economist
Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain miles apart on how much to put into a new stimulus bill and what it will pay for. It's a moving target that could change at any time.
Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain miles apart on how much to put into a new stimulus bill and what it will pay for. It's a moving target that could change at any time.
Now 'purple,' San Francisco goes under a curfew
San Francisco has slipped into the purple tier, meaning that many businesses must close and a curfew will be in effect overnight for weeks.
San Francisco has slipped into the purple tier, meaning that many businesses must close and a curfew will be in effect overnight for weeks.
Newsom: Stay-at-home order could be re-enacted in California if alarming virus trends continue
California has had nearly 1.2 million confirmed cases since the pandemic began, with 19,121 virus-related deaths.
California has had nearly 1.2 million confirmed cases since the pandemic began, with 19,121 virus-related deaths.
49ers to play next two home games at Cardinals' stadium in Arizona
San Francisco will host both the Buffalo Bills and Washington Football Team at their temporary home in Arizona for weeks 13 and 14.
San Francisco will host both the Buffalo Bills and Washington Football Team at their temporary home in Arizona for weeks 13 and 14.
COVID-19 pandemic upping women’s workloads, according to UN report
The United Nations recently released an eye-opening report suggesting that women are bearing a majority of the domestic burden from the coronavirus pandemic.
The United Nations recently released an eye-opening report suggesting that women are bearing a majority of the domestic burden from the coronavirus pandemic.
Oregon nurse placed on leave after posting TikTok video saying she doesn't wear masks
An Oregon hospital has placed an oncology nurse on administrative leave after she posted a video on social media in which she said she does not follow safety directives meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when she is not at work.
An Oregon hospital has placed an oncology nurse on administrative leave after she posted a video on social media in which she said she does not follow safety directives meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when she is not at work.
German police arrest doctor accused of killing 2 coronavirus patients
A German doctor is accused of killing two seriously ill coronavirus patients with lethal injections, according to Reuters.
A German doctor is accused of killing two seriously ill coronavirus patients with lethal injections, according to Reuters.
Coronavirus aid, federal funding remain unresolved as Congress returns
Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year.
Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year.
Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.