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.
McConnell says 'no reason' coronavirus relief shouldn't pass by year's end
Lawmakers have just weeks to reach terms on an agreement before Congress adjourns for the year on Dec. 21.
Lawmakers have just weeks to reach terms on an agreement before Congress adjourns for the year on Dec. 21.
New York hospital capacity becomes major concern
New York's governor is warning that hospitalizations are increasing as the number of coronavirus cases tied to family gatherings is exploding.
New York's governor is warning that hospitalizations are increasing as the number of coronavirus cases tied to family gatherings is exploding.
Red Cross chief: Vaccine 'fake news' is 'second pandemic'
IFRC President Francesco Rocca said in a virtual briefing to the U.N. Correspondents Association that "to beat this pandemic, we also have to defeat the parallel pandemic of distrust."
IFRC President Francesco Rocca said in a virtual briefing to the U.N. Correspondents Association that "to beat this pandemic, we also have to defeat the parallel pandemic of distrust."
Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns from post
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
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.
Long Island field hospitals are ready for virus surge
Hospitals throughout Long Island have found successful ways to treat COVID-19 patients and have complied with New York's mandate to increase bed capacity. But staffing remains their main concern, especially in the event of another coronavirus surge.
Hospitals throughout Long Island have found successful ways to treat COVID-19 patients and have complied with New York's mandate to increase bed capacity. But staffing remains their main concern, especially in the event of another coronavirus surge.
Holiday air travel surges despite dire warnings amid increasing COVID-19 cases
The TSA says nearly 1.2 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday.
The TSA says nearly 1.2 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday.
De Blasio: NYC public schools to begin phased reopening Dec. 7
Students in 3-K, Pre-K and grades K-5 will be allowed to return to in-person learning next week, with District 75 schools following soon afterward.
Students in 3-K, Pre-K and grades K-5 will be allowed to return to in-person learning next week, with District 75 schools following soon afterward.
Murphy announces changes to outdoor gatherings, organized sports
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new limit on outdoor gatherings and a stop to some organized indoor sports
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new limit on outdoor gatherings and a stop to some organized indoor sports
'No science, no data, no shutdown': Protest held outside LA County health director's home
About 50 people, mostly without masks, chanted and waved signs outside the Echo Park home of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer to protest the start of tighter COVID-19 restrictions.
About 50 people, mostly without masks, chanted and waved signs outside the Echo Park home of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer to protest the start of tighter COVID-19 restrictions.
Rhode Island sends alert: hospitals reach coronavirus capacity
Rhode Island's hospitals reached their COVID-19 capacity on Monday, the same day the state's two-week pause, meant to control the rise in new coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the state's health care system, took effect.
Rhode Island's hospitals reached their COVID-19 capacity on Monday, the same day the state's two-week pause, meant to control the rise in new coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the state's health care system, took effect.
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.
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.
New Hampshire lawmakers will need to bundle up for outdoor session
Newly elected members of the Legislature will meet Wednesday for Organization Day on an outdoor field hockey pitch at the University of New Hampshire, where the forecast calls for sunny skies and a high of 45 degrees.
Newly elected members of the Legislature will meet Wednesday for Organization Day on an outdoor field hockey pitch at the University of New Hampshire, where the forecast calls for sunny skies and a high of 45 degrees.
Sam’s Club offering free virtual visits with Santa from the North Pole
Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.
Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.
Oldest toy store in Los Angeles fights to survive pandemic
Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market was supposed to have a celebration marking 75 years in business this October. Instead, the oldest toy store in LA is struggling to survive.
Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market was supposed to have a celebration marking 75 years in business this October. Instead, the oldest toy store in LA is struggling to survive.