US economy shrank 3.5% in last year after growing 4% last quarter
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
New Jersey vaccine supply to increase 30% over 3 weeks
New Jersey's allotment of vaccines from the feds will rise from about 100,000 doses a week to 130,000 for three weeks.
New Jersey's allotment of vaccines from the feds will rise from about 100,000 doses a week to 130,000 for three weeks.
Bureau of Prisons withheld info on COVID-19 diagnosis of journalists who witnessed executions
At least two journalists tested positive for coronavirus after witnessing the Trump administration's final three federal executions, but the Bureau of Prisons knowingly withheld the diagnoses from other media witnesses and did not perform any contact tracing, The Associated Press has learned.
At least two journalists tested positive for coronavirus after witnessing the Trump administration's final three federal executions, but the Bureau of Prisons knowingly withheld the diagnoses from other media witnesses and did not perform any contact tracing, The Associated Press has learned.
Double mask: Fauci says wearing 2 masks may offer more protection from COVID-19
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
Long Island schools and athletes prepare to resume sports
Schools can resume youth sports in February. Nassau and Suffolk have announced their pandemic protocols.
Schools can resume youth sports in February. Nassau and Suffolk have announced their pandemic protocols.
Can I get a different COVID-19 vaccine for each shot?
U.S. health officials say the vaccines are not interchangeable even though they're made similarly. But CDC has updated its guidance on exceptional situations.
U.S. health officials say the vaccines are not interchangeable even though they're made similarly. But CDC has updated its guidance on exceptional situations.
COVID-19 variant found in Brazil, South Africa could pose higher reinfection risk, study suggests
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Oakland airport 1st in nation to sell COVID kits in vending machines
Test kits range from $130 to $150.
Test kits range from $130 to $150.
COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.
89 foreigners arrested at Thai bar flouting coronavirus rules
Police raided a party at a bar on a popular resort island in southern Thailand and arrested 89 foreigners for violating coronavirus regulations, officials said Wednesday.
Police raided a party at a bar on a popular resort island in southern Thailand and arrested 89 foreigners for violating coronavirus regulations, officials said Wednesday.
Jackson 7-year-old dies after tooth extraction
7-year-old Jocelyn Hampel of Jackson was taken to Children's Wisconsin via Flight for Life after a tooth extraction and died days later.
7-year-old Jocelyn Hampel of Jackson was taken to Children's Wisconsin via Flight for Life after a tooth extraction and died days later.
NYC restaurants say ban on indoor dining is misguided
The mayor and the governor are on the same page about prohibiting indoor dining. But restaurant industry leaders say it just doesn't make any sense.
The mayor and the governor are on the same page about prohibiting indoor dining. But restaurant industry leaders say it just doesn't make any sense.
Arizona woman drains her 401K as unemployment agency keeps her account under review
As the Department of Economic Security has kept an Arizona woman's account under review for months, she's had to drain her retirement account to get by during the pandemic.
As the Department of Economic Security has kept an Arizona woman's account under review for months, she's had to drain her retirement account to get by during the pandemic.
Drug cartels adapt to pandemic; use 'coronavirus' as heroin brand, DEA says
Fentanyl, a potent opioid, and meth, a highly addictive street drug, are fueling a national surge in overdose deaths.
Fentanyl, a potent opioid, and meth, a highly addictive street drug, are fueling a national surge in overdose deaths.
As NYC vaccine sites stay closed, mayor calls for release of doses
The mayor said almost 100,000 doses are being saved for second doses. He wants those to be used as first doses for New Yorkers who are still waiting.
The mayor said almost 100,000 doses are being saved for second doses. He wants those to be used as first doses for New Yorkers who are still waiting.
Interview: Sen. Cory Booker
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, speaks to FOX 5 NY about two topics: Donald Trump's second impeachment and the COVID-19 vaccine shortage.
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, speaks to FOX 5 NY about two topics: Donald Trump's second impeachment and the COVID-19 vaccine shortage.
Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test
Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.
Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”