Lawyer for bar owner denies client struck sheriff's officer
The owner of a Staten Island bar who was arrested a second time for allegedly defying COVID-19 restrictions denies he struck a sheriff's deputy with his vehicle.
The owner of a Staten Island bar who was arrested a second time for allegedly defying COVID-19 restrictions denies he struck a sheriff's deputy with his vehicle.
7 virus patients die after hospital runs out of oxygen supplies
Seven patients being treated for the coronavirus died after one of the largest hospitals in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar ran out of oxygen supplies.
Seven patients being treated for the coronavirus died after one of the largest hospitals in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar ran out of oxygen supplies.
Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
Sweden's pandemic experiment ends amid spiking coronavirus cases
Sweden’s Covid-19 experiment is over.
Sweden’s Covid-19 experiment is over.
COVID-positive woman tries super-spicy meal, documents body's reaction
"I could tell it was spicy and tell it was painful, but in this weird removed way where it didn't really matter," the woman said.
"I could tell it was spicy and tell it was painful, but in this weird removed way where it didn't really matter," the woman said.
Indiana COVID-19 patient and wife celebrate 54th wedding anniversary
A man recovering from COVID-19 in Indiana got a visit from his wife to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary.
A man recovering from COVID-19 in Indiana got a visit from his wife to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary.
Schools confront 'off the rails' numbers of failing grades
School districts from coast to coast have reported the number of students failing classes has risen by as many as two or three times.
School districts from coast to coast have reported the number of students failing classes has risen by as many as two or three times.
Health officials warn Americans not to let their guard down
Top U.S. health officials are warning Americans not to let their guard down against the coronavirus just because a vaccine could be on its way in a matter of days.
Top U.S. health officials are warning Americans not to let their guard down against the coronavirus just because a vaccine could be on its way in a matter of days.
NJ sets new record with over 6,000 COVID-19 cases
6,046 new positive COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday, a major jump from Saturday when 5,367 new cases were reported.
6,046 new positive COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday, a major jump from Saturday when 5,367 new cases were reported.
How phones can alert you to COVID-19 exposure
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.
Despite promise, few in US adopting COVID-19 exposure apps
An Associated Press analysis finds that new smartphone technology for alerting people about possible exposure to the coronavirus has been slow to catch on.
An Associated Press analysis finds that new smartphone technology for alerting people about possible exposure to the coronavirus has been slow to catch on.
Restaurant workers see spike in harassment during pandemic: report
A new report claims restaurant workers have seen major increases in sexual harassment during the coronavirus pandemic.
A new report claims restaurant workers have seen major increases in sexual harassment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo: Schools offer lessons in fighting COVID-19 spread
An op-ed written by Governor Andrew Cuomo argues that the low coronavirus infection rates in the state's schools show how to prevent the spread of the virus.
An op-ed written by Governor Andrew Cuomo argues that the low coronavirus infection rates in the state's schools show how to prevent the spread of the virus.
A bleak outlook for millions facing cutoff of US jobless aid
If no agreement is reached in negotiations, more than 9 million people will lose federal jobless aid that averages about $320 a week.
If no agreement is reached in negotiations, more than 9 million people will lose federal jobless aid that averages about $320 a week.
Country's oldest newspaper, Hartford Courant, closes newsroom amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
Moscow opens dozens of COVID-19 vaccination centers
Thousands of doctors, teachers and others in high-risk groups have signed up for COVID-19 vaccinations in Moscow starting Saturday, a precursor to a sweeping Russia-wide immunization effort.
Thousands of doctors, teachers and others in high-risk groups have signed up for COVID-19 vaccinations in Moscow starting Saturday, a precursor to a sweeping Russia-wide immunization effort.
As COVID continues surge in NY, Cuomo hits optimistic note
While the state's coronavirus positivity rate has risen to 5.5%, Governor Andrew Cuomo is sounding an optimistic note about the state's ability to treat patients and survival rates.
While the state's coronavirus positivity rate has risen to 5.5%, Governor Andrew Cuomo is sounding an optimistic note about the state's ability to treat patients and survival rates.
NYC restaurants 'hibernating' or shifting services for the winter
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many NYC restaurants to close, but now, other establishments are going into 'hibernation' or adjusting their services to survive.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many NYC restaurants to close, but now, other establishments are going into 'hibernation' or adjusting their services to survive.
Planned park in Jersey City would honor victims of COVID-19
There are plans underway in Jersey City to turn a former toxic dump site into a park in memory of those who had died from COVID-19.
There are plans underway in Jersey City to turn a former toxic dump site into a park in memory of those who had died from COVID-19.