'Absolutely not. No': Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin balks at $2,000 stimulus checks
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) told The Washington Post he would “absolutely not” support a bill to issue $2,000 stimulus checks.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) told The Washington Post he would “absolutely not” support a bill to issue $2,000 stimulus checks.
Stimulus check mix-up: Intuit says payments sent to wrong accounts should be deposited correctly ‘within days’
The tax software company Intuit is working with the U.S. Treasury and the IRS after a mix-up involving millions of stimulus payments.
The tax software company Intuit is working with the U.S. Treasury and the IRS after a mix-up involving millions of stimulus payments.
US lost 140,000 jobs in December; first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
$2,000 stimulus checks on the table after Dems win control of Senate
Democrats pledged to deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans as soon as possible after winning control of the Senate with a pair of victories in Georgia's runoff elections.
Democrats pledged to deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans as soon as possible after winning control of the Senate with a pair of victories in Georgia's runoff elections.
US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time
The U.S. has surpassed 4,000 deaths in a single day from COVID-19 for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
The U.S. has surpassed 4,000 deaths in a single day from COVID-19 for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
Pfizer vaccine works against COVID-19 variant, study suggests
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
US registers highest deaths in a single day from COVID-19
The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before -- nearly 3,900 -- on the very day of the mob attack on the Capitol.
The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before -- nearly 3,900 -- on the very day of the mob attack on the Capitol.
Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check
While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.
While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.
Several cruise lines cancel sailings for spring, summer of 2021 as COVID-19 cases surge
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the U.S. several cruise lines have extended cancellations on cruises till late spring/ early summer.
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the U.S. several cruise lines have extended cancellations on cruises till late spring/ early summer.
First case of coronavirus variant detected in Pennsylvania
A new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time, state health officials announced Thursday.
A new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time, state health officials announced Thursday.
FDA-approved coronavirus test hits Amazon marketplace. Here's how much it costs
An FDA-approved COVID-19 test has hit Amazon's marketplace as cases of the virus continue to inundate the country.
An FDA-approved COVID-19 test has hit Amazon's marketplace as cases of the virus continue to inundate the country.
Georgians sue Department of Labor, commissioner over 'extreme delays' with completing unemployment claims
The attorneys representing the plaintiffs said some have been waiting between four to nine months just to see if they are eligible for unemployment benefits.
The attorneys representing the plaintiffs said some have been waiting between four to nine months just to see if they are eligible for unemployment benefits.
'Payment #2 Status - Not Available': IRS says some won't get stimulus automatically
If you see 'Payment #2 Status - Not Available,' you will not receive the $600 and must claim the 'Recovery Rebate Credit' on your 2020 tax return.
If you see 'Payment #2 Status - Not Available,' you will not receive the $600 and must claim the 'Recovery Rebate Credit' on your 2020 tax return.
Congressman Kevin Brady tests positive for COVID-19, now quarantining
Congressman Kevin Brady says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Congressman Kevin Brady says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Kidney donor who answered a stranger's prayers now needs miracle of her own
A tae kwon do studio may seem an odd place for a life-changing experience.
A tae kwon do studio may seem an odd place for a life-changing experience.
Pediatrician helps Georgia college student hit hard by coronavirus
Kayla Lucas had just returned to St. John's University in New York after coming home to Georgia for spring break in March, when a dangerous new respiratory virus swept through New York.
Kayla Lucas had just returned to St. John's University in New York after coming home to Georgia for spring break in March, when a dangerous new respiratory virus swept through New York.
Doctor sends holiday cards to his cancer patients erasing $650,000 in debt
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
Scotland’s leader says Donald Trump can’t visit his golf course amid COVID-19 lockdown
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said President Donald Trump would not be welcomed to visit his Turnberry golf course amid the U.K.‘s current coronavirus lockdown in response to rumors that Trump is planning to visit the property a day before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said President Donald Trump would not be welcomed to visit his Turnberry golf course amid the U.K.‘s current coronavirus lockdown in response to rumors that Trump is planning to visit the property a day before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Parents could get up to $1,100 in stimulus money per child born in 2020
Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.
Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.
Atlanta civil rights leaders get COVID-19 vaccine to ease public distrust
Nearly 30 civil and human rights leaders got their first dose of the Moderna vaccine at Morehouse College. They said some of their peers have doubts about the vaccine.
Nearly 30 civil and human rights leaders got their first dose of the Moderna vaccine at Morehouse College. They said some of their peers have doubts about the vaccine.