Biden, Harris honor COVID-19 victims at Lincoln Memorial on eve of Inauguration Day 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
Biden picks Pa.'s Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Gov. Murphy: NJ needs more vaccine doses now
New Jersey has administered about 388,000 doses (to about 3.9% of its population) of the vaccine.
New Jersey has administered about 388,000 doses (to about 3.9% of its population) of the vaccine.
Aldi workers who get COVID-19 vaccine will receive extra pay, company says
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Joe Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
American teen jailed in Cayman Islands for violating COVID law released
A college student from Georgia jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home, according to media reports.
A college student from Georgia jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home, according to media reports.
Texas surgeon noticing some post-COVID-19 lungs have more scar tissue than smokers’ lungs
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
Cuomo warns of second COVID wave amid new virus strains
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said new strains of the virus could lead to a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said new strains of the virus could lead to a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
NY seeks to bypass feds to buy vaccine directly from Pfizer
Frustrated by the flow of coronavirus vaccine from the federal government, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday floated the idea of buying shots for New Yorkers directly from one of the vaccine makers, Pfizer.
Frustrated by the flow of coronavirus vaccine from the federal government, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday floated the idea of buying shots for New Yorkers directly from one of the vaccine makers, Pfizer.
Murphy: People 65, older cleared to get vaccine in NJ
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey residents 65 and older, as well as those from 16 to 64 with serious medical conditions can begin to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 shot on Thursday.
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey residents 65 and older, as well as those from 16 to 64 with serious medical conditions can begin to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 shot on Thursday.
California probing separate coronavirus variant linked to large county outbreaks: officials
Scientists have discovered a new coronavirus variant in California, different than the variant that was found in the U.K.
Scientists have discovered a new coronavirus variant in California, different than the variant that was found in the U.K.
As COVID-19 deaths surge, Los Angeles County lifts limit on number of cremations
As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.
As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.
California official calls for pause on Moderna vaccine batch due to possible allergic reaction
California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Hundreds of children being admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
NYC COVID testing sites may soon expand into empty commercial real estate
The Real Estate Board of New York is planning to put some of that empty space to good use by placing rapid testing sites in vacant buildings.
The Real Estate Board of New York is planning to put some of that empty space to good use by placing rapid testing sites in vacant buildings.