Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November

It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.

It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.

2 dead after taking ivermectin in New Mexico

2 dead after taking ivermectin in New Mexico

Two people have died in New Mexico after taking a deworming drug to treat COVID-19, officials said.

Two people have died in New Mexico after taking a deworming drug to treat COVID-19, officials said.

Vaccinated couple dies 1 minute apart while holding hands

Vaccinated couple dies 1 minute apart while holding hands

A vaccinated Michigan couple died of COVID-19 less than one minute apart and while holding hands, according to their daughter.

A vaccinated Michigan couple died of COVID-19 less than one minute apart and while holding hands, according to their daughter.

NYC school teachers want U.S. Supreme Court to take up COVID mandate battle

NYC school teachers want U.S. Supreme Court to take up COVID mandate battle

Lawyers for teachers who don't want New York City schools to impose a vaccine mandate for them and other workers say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.

Lawyers for teachers who don't want New York City schools to impose a vaccine mandate for them and other workers say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.

Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.

Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.

NYC mayor wins court case requiring vaccines

NYC mayor wins court case requiring vaccines

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is relishing another court victory for requiring COVID-19 vaccines.

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is relishing another court victory for requiring COVID-19 vaccines.

Alabama trying to use coronavirus relief funds for new prisons

Alabama trying to use coronavirus relief funds for new prisons

Facing a Justice Department lawsuit over Alabama's notoriously violent prisons, state lawmakers on Monday began a special session on a $1.3 billion construction plan that would use federal pandemic relief funds to pay part of the cost of building massive new lockups.

Facing a Justice Department lawsuit over Alabama's notoriously violent prisons, state lawmakers on Monday began a special session on a $1.3 billion construction plan that would use federal pandemic relief funds to pay part of the cost of building massive new lockups.

Appeals court rules in favor of COVID vaccine mandate for schools, health care

Appeals court rules in favor of COVID vaccine mandate for schools, health care

A three-judge panel ruled against a temporary injunction that blocked the COVID vaccine mandate from taking effect at New York City schools and in New York state healthcare settings.

A three-judge panel ruled against a temporary injunction that blocked the COVID vaccine mandate from taking effect at New York City schools and in New York state healthcare settings.

US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says

US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says

American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.

American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.

CDC: Child infected by deadly brain-eating amoeba at Arlington splash pad

CDC: Child infected by deadly brain-eating amoeba at Arlington splash pad

A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.

A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.

Sexual assault could lead to brain disorders, study suggests

Sexual assault could lead to brain disorders, study suggests

Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.

Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.

Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed

Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed

Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.

Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.

John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate Reagan, to be freed from oversight

John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate Reagan, to be freed from oversight

A federal judge says the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago can be released unconditionally from the restrictions he's been living under next year if he remains mentally stable.

A federal judge says the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago can be released unconditionally from the restrictions he's been living under next year if he remains mentally stable.