US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
More than 60 organizations urge Sens. Loeffler, Perdue to support comprehensive COVID relief
The organizations want the senators to support extending comprehensive relief to include increasing SNAP benefits, providing adequate unemployment insurance benefits and providing more aid to state and local governments to avoid job loss.
The organizations want the senators to support extending comprehensive relief to include increasing SNAP benefits, providing adequate unemployment insurance benefits and providing more aid to state and local governments to avoid job loss.
You're paying more at the pump, here's why
If you've filled up your tank lately, you may have noticed the price at the pump has gone up. Triple A says the reason for the increase has to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.
If you've filled up your tank lately, you may have noticed the price at the pump has gone up. Triple A says the reason for the increase has to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.
US breaks record for single-day COVID-19 deaths with more than 3,000
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
Frustrated senior struggles with frequent repairmen visits, warranty problems in pandemic
There's been a revolving door of appliance repairmen at Joann Dixson’s DeKalb County home ever since her washing machine stopped working properly in mid-October.
There's been a revolving door of appliance repairmen at Joann Dixson’s DeKalb County home ever since her washing machine stopped working properly in mid-October.
Atlanta City Council passes 'on-street' dining ordinance
Atlanta restaurants now have another option to keep people safe while eating out. Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance on Monday to allow restaurants to offer on-street dining.
Atlanta restaurants now have another option to keep people safe while eating out. Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance on Monday to allow restaurants to offer on-street dining.
DoorDash delivers 86% gain in stock market debut
What’s not yet clear is whether DoorDash can keep the momentum going even if delivery demand eases in a post-pandemic world.
What’s not yet clear is whether DoorDash can keep the momentum going even if delivery demand eases in a post-pandemic world.
Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
Jenna Ellis, 2nd member of Trump’s legal team, tests positive for COVID-19
A second member of President Donald Trump’s legal team, attorney Jenna Ellis, has tested positive for COVID-19.
A second member of President Donald Trump’s legal team, attorney Jenna Ellis, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Florida woman released from hospital after 9-month battle with COVID-19
A South Florida woman who has spent the last nine months in the hospital battling COVID-19 has finally gotten the chance to go home.
A South Florida woman who has spent the last nine months in the hospital battling COVID-19 has finally gotten the chance to go home.
New airflow study shows how to prevent COVID spread inside a vehicle
A new study looking at how airflow inside a vehicle impacts the risk of getting COVID-19 may help keep people healthier.
A new study looking at how airflow inside a vehicle impacts the risk of getting COVID-19 may help keep people healthier.
National coalition aims to fight COVID-19 among Black community
Morehouse School of Medicine, along with other Historically Black medical schools, and Black healthcare workers have created a coalition to fight COVID-19.
Morehouse School of Medicine, along with other Historically Black medical schools, and Black healthcare workers have created a coalition to fight COVID-19.
Trump holds White House COVID-19 vaccine summit as Biden introduces health team
President Donald Trump held a coronavirus vaccine summit Tuesday at the White House as President-elect Joe Biden, who was not invited to the event, formally introduced his health team.
President Donald Trump held a coronavirus vaccine summit Tuesday at the White House as President-elect Joe Biden, who was not invited to the event, formally introduced his health team.
Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of coronavirus
Nikki Haley's sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee Nelson, is remembered as a singer and piano musician who “ministered to many inside and outside of the church.”
Nikki Haley's sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee Nelson, is remembered as a singer and piano musician who “ministered to many inside and outside of the church.”
New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.
Mask policy dispute mires Arizona family's Milwaukee flight
The family says they were humiliated after Southwest Airlines employees wouldn't let them board their flight over a mask dispute.
The family says they were humiliated after Southwest Airlines employees wouldn't let them board their flight over a mask dispute.