Virgin Voyages to make debut amid pandemic
The same company that brought the world Virgin Airlines is hitting the high seas with a new cruise line.
The same company that brought the world Virgin Airlines is hitting the high seas with a new cruise line.
Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
California surpasses 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the third-highest figure in the nation
New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.
New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests negative after positive COVID-19 test before Trump visit
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's office said he took the test as part of standard protocol before meeting Trump at an airport in Cleveland.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's office said he took the test as part of standard protocol before meeting Trump at an airport in Cleveland.
Southwest Airlines no longer cleaning armrests, seat belts between flights
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
Atlantic City casino workers want patrons checked for fever
Members of Local 54 of the Unite-Here union said four casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment are not physically screening casino guests for a fever.
Members of Local 54 of the Unite-Here union said four casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment are not physically screening casino guests for a fever.
Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
‘You just brought it home’: Environmental virologist explains how phones make virus germs mobile
While many Americans have been keeping their hands clean to avoid transferring bacteria during the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Charles Gerba warns that phones, which are essentially an extension of ourselves, are actually “mobile germ devices.”
While many Americans have been keeping their hands clean to avoid transferring bacteria during the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Charles Gerba warns that phones, which are essentially an extension of ourselves, are actually “mobile germ devices.”
University of Washington model predicts nearly 300,000 COVID-19 deaths in US by Dec. 1
A widely cited University of Washington model predicts U.S. deaths from COVID-19 will reach nearly 300,000 by Dec. 1.
A widely cited University of Washington model predicts U.S. deaths from COVID-19 will reach nearly 300,000 by Dec. 1.
American Society of Nephrology warns of surging demand for dialysis due to COVID-19 induced kidney failure
A recent report from the American Society of Nephrology said preliminary data indicates that up to 30% of hospitalized coronavirus patients develop kidney failure.
A recent report from the American Society of Nephrology said preliminary data indicates that up to 30% of hospitalized coronavirus patients develop kidney failure.
Carnegie Mellon teams up with Facebook, Google for COVID-19 survey
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
NYC sheriff begins registering travelers at COVID-19 checkpoints
The New York City sheriff and other authorities are reminding travelers arriving in New York City by car and train that they must quarantine for two weeks if they have been to states with high rates of coronavirus infection.
The New York City sheriff and other authorities are reminding travelers arriving in New York City by car and train that they must quarantine for two weeks if they have been to states with high rates of coronavirus infection.
Florida rescinds quarantine order for visitors from NY, NJ, CT
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rescinded an order requiring people traveling from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to the Sunshine State to quarantine or isolate for 14 days.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rescinded an order requiring people traveling from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to the Sunshine State to quarantine or isolate for 14 days.
Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
Mysterious seeds mailed in packets across country identified
The mysterious seeds arriving in the mail to people in all 50 states appear to be mainly plant and flower seeds, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The mysterious seeds arriving in the mail to people in all 50 states appear to be mainly plant and flower seeds, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
California may release nearly 18K prisoners; organizations scramble to find them housing
The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.
The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.
Michelle Obama says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”



















