KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic

KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.

Shoplifting increases at NYC grocery stores

Among the businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic is grocery stores. Owners say shoplifting has increased and there has been little response from the city to combat the crime.

'Risky'?  Miami Dolphins to allow fans at home opener

The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against Buffalo on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset Bills coach Sean McDermott.

CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden says he would shut down economy if scientists recommended it

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.

Tennessee mom says parents asked to sign 'ridiculous' waiver they will not eavesdrop on kids' online lessons

A Tennessee school district is under fire for asking parents to sign a form agreeing not to eavesdrop on kids' virtual classes over concerns they could overhear confidential information.

Biden has not been tested for coronavirus, deputy campaign manager says

Despite not being tested himself, Biden has laid out a plan for free testing nationwide, expanding testing sites, having federal safety regulators enforce testing at work, and assembling at least 100,000 contact tracers to find people exposed to the virus.

Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19

President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.

AP: Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans

Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.

Danbury residents on alert after 'serious' virus outbreak

Residents of Danbury are being urged to take precautions after what officials have described as a “serious outbreak” of the coronavirus.

Vacationers, migrants drive Italy's surge in COVID-19 cases

Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.

India's coronavirus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south

India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.  

Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'

"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car,  keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."

CDC: September, October are best months to get your flu shot

Infectious disease experts say that while there isn't a coronavirus vaccine yet, flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone over 6 months old.