US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.

Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress

Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.

US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day

Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.

Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal

The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.

Residents demand Cobb County leaders step up as federal eviction ban ends

Residents and community leaders are demanding the Board of Commissioners immediately enact an emergency ban on all evictions until the end of January 2021

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, African American scientist, credited for key work on coronavirus vaccine

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Over-the-counter COVID-19 home test approved by FDA

The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.

IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVID-19

Family members said Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell both died Sunday because of COVID-19. They were teachers in the Grand Prairie school district.