Mostly virus-free Kauai hit by pandemic after travel resumes
On Hawaii's rural island of Kauai, local residents spent the first seven months of the pandemic sheltered from the viral storm.
On Hawaii's rural island of Kauai, local residents spent the first seven months of the pandemic sheltered from the viral storm.
Biden to receive COVID vaccine as Trump remains on sidelines
The leader of the Trump administration's vaccination program says people who have been infected with the coronavirus — a group that includes Trump — should be vaccinated.
The leader of the Trump administration's vaccination program says people who have been infected with the coronavirus — a group that includes Trump — should be vaccinated.
US airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings
More than 1 million people have passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints in each of the past two days in a sign that public health pleas to avoid holiday travel are being ignored.
More than 1 million people have passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints in each of the past two days in a sign that public health pleas to avoid holiday travel are being ignored.
'Do as I say': Anger as some politicians ignore virus rules
Some of America’s political leaders have been caught preaching one thing on the coronavirus and practicing another.
Some of America’s political leaders have been caught preaching one thing on the coronavirus and practicing another.
Report: MLB payrolls drop nearly $2.5B in pandemic
Major League Baseball payrolls plunged to $1.75 billion during the pandemic-shortened season from $4.22 billion. That's nearly $2.5B less.
Major League Baseball payrolls plunged to $1.75 billion during the pandemic-shortened season from $4.22 billion. That's nearly $2.5B less.
Apple quietly closes retail stores in California as coronavirus cases surge
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
City of Oakland facing budget crisis, Mayor announces furloughs for city employees
Facing a budget shortfall of $62 million, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced measures to avoid a fiscal crisis that include 10-day furloughs and delayed raises for senior staffers.
Facing a budget shortfall of $62 million, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced measures to avoid a fiscal crisis that include 10-day furloughs and delayed raises for senior staffers.
Fight over Fed powers stalls $900 billion aid plan
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
FDA clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
The Food and Drug Administration is allowing a second COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed under an Emergency Use Authorization, stating that Moderna's vaccine data met the requirements.
The Food and Drug Administration is allowing a second COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed under an Emergency Use Authorization, stating that Moderna's vaccine data met the requirements.
Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets COVID-19 vaccine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.
Overdose deaths far outpace COVID-19 deaths in San Francisco
A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year, a staggering number that far outpaces the 173 deaths from COVID-19 the city has seen thus far.
A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year, a staggering number that far outpaces the 173 deaths from COVID-19 the city has seen thus far.
Supermarket buys nearly $200,000 in restaurant gift cards, hands them out to employees
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
US clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
The New Parkway Theater pivots to food crate service to stay afloat during pandemic
A well-loved, independently-owned venue in Oakland's Uptown district, has found a way to survive during the pandemic shutdown. It is selling meals for pickup and delivery.
A well-loved, independently-owned venue in Oakland's Uptown district, has found a way to survive during the pandemic shutdown. It is selling meals for pickup and delivery.
Beware of scammers trying to capitalize on COVID-19 vaccine
The FCC and Better Business Bureau said in a major anti-scam campaign that criminals are already trying to sell COVID prevention products or steal people's personal and financial information.
The FCC and Better Business Bureau said in a major anti-scam campaign that criminals are already trying to sell COVID prevention products or steal people's personal and financial information.
Advocates call for jails to do better to stop COVID spread among inmates
Advocates are calling for jails to do better when it comes to protecting inmates from COVID-19 outbreaks.
Advocates are calling for jails to do better when it comes to protecting inmates from COVID-19 outbreaks.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.