'09 grad encourages Class of 2020 to keep pushing forward
Graduating is hard, but being a self-sufficient adult is harder. COVID-19 hasn’t helped.
Graduating is hard, but being a self-sufficient adult is harder. COVID-19 hasn’t helped.
‘I love you’: Married couple of 65 years reunite after 44 days apart amid COVID-19 pandemic
A couple finally got a chance to see each other after being separated for 44 days during COVID-19.
A couple finally got a chance to see each other after being separated for 44 days during COVID-19.
CDC now says coronavirus 'does not spread easily' via contaminated surfaces
The CDC now says the coronavirus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects."
The CDC now says the coronavirus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects."
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Poll: Americans fear a second wave of COVID-19
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.
US births fall, and COVID-19 virus could drive them down more
U.S. births are on the decline and with the uncertainty of the virus could contribute to it further.
U.S. births are on the decline and with the uncertainty of the virus could contribute to it further.
US health officials quietly release more reopening guidance
U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but initially shelved.
U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but initially shelved.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Tennessee hospital closed since last June received $121K in federal coronavirus relief: reports
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
COVID-19 trial vaccine volunteer thrives after second injection
While Norman Hulme shelters in place working from home as a graphic artist for Emory University, he takes comfort knowing the injections, the multiple blood draws and every note in his daily journal could make a big difference in the fight against the COVID-19.
While Norman Hulme shelters in place working from home as a graphic artist for Emory University, he takes comfort knowing the injections, the multiple blood draws and every note in his daily journal could make a big difference in the fight against the COVID-19.
Planning a social gathering? Here are the dos, don'ts and risks
With people starting to socially gather, here’s what a doctor says is high and low-risk behavior.
With people starting to socially gather, here’s what a doctor says is high and low-risk behavior.
Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
Trump tells governors feds 'will step in' if government disagrees with state reopening plans
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Athens nonprofit brings joy to families with 1970s-themed parade
Music, cheers and laughing -- that’s the joy Extra Special People brings individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Music, cheers and laughing -- that’s the joy Extra Special People brings individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Homeland Security Investigations seeing increase in online child exploitation during coronavirus pandemic
Homeland Security Investigations said all children are targeted.
Homeland Security Investigations said all children are targeted.
When is it safe to start eating out again?
Restaurants across the US are beginning to reopen. But, how do you decide if it's safe for you to begin
Restaurants across the US are beginning to reopen. But, how do you decide if it's safe for you to begin
WWII veteran who raised millions for UK health service to be knighted
Tom Moore, who is lauded for raising millions for the NHS in the U.K., will be knighted for his selfless service.
Tom Moore, who is lauded for raising millions for the NHS in the U.K., will be knighted for his selfless service.
COVID-19 data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
Navajo Nation reports highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rate in US
While New York City has the largest number of confirmed cases, the Navajo Nation holds a higher positive test rate per capita.
While New York City has the largest number of confirmed cases, the Navajo Nation holds a higher positive test rate per capita.