Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.

'Stark and sobering' NJ coronavirus numbers

New Jersey is on the verge of returning to coronavirus-related closures and restrictions like that in the spring.

Portland, Oregon hospitals cut some surgeries amid COVID surge

Several major hospitals in Portland, Oregon, are curtailing some elective surgeries amid a surge in COVID-19 cases as intensive care unit and non-ICU hospital beds alike fill up.

Interstate youth hockey competitions suspended in several states

The governors in the six New England states and in New Jersey have suspended interstate youth hockey competitions through the end of the year.

Nearly half of American plan to travel for Thanksgiving

Despite the pandemic, nearly half of Americans plan to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.

Bronx restaurant turns into soup kitchen to help poor

A family-run restaurant, which opened in 2009 and has won Michelin acclaim for its Oaxacan food, has also served as a soup kitchen during the pandemic

709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.

California considers decriminalizing psychedelic drugs

A California lawmaker wants the state to decriminalize possession of magic mushrooms and other psychedelics as part of an agenda to ratchet down the war on drugs.

American Airlines to restart flights to China

American Airlines said it is restarting passenger flights to China on Wednesday, lifting the total number of U.S. weekly flights to 10.

New Jersey dining curfew takes effect Thursday night

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new rules involving bars, restaurants, casinos, and youth sports due to rising coronavirus cases in the state.

Second coronavirus stockpiling wave expected

As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

NJ attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive for coronavirus

The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.