Elderly married couple shot at cemetery; wife dead, husband in critical condition
An elderly woman was killed, her husband left in critical condition after a shooting at a veterans cemetery; the shooter was left dead later after a shootout with police.
An elderly woman was killed, her husband left in critical condition after a shooting at a veterans cemetery; the shooter was left dead later after a shootout with police.
Face masks make a political statement in era of coronavirus
The mask is increasingly a visual shorthand for the debate pitting those willing to follow health officials' guidance and cover their faces against those who feel it violates their freedom or buys into a threat they think is overblown.
The mask is increasingly a visual shorthand for the debate pitting those willing to follow health officials' guidance and cover their faces against those who feel it violates their freedom or buys into a threat they think is overblown.
Here are three new ways to tell whether we're beating COVID-19
Nearly two months into the COVID-19 pandemic everyone has the same question: how do we really know when it’s under control?
Nearly two months into the COVID-19 pandemic everyone has the same question: how do we really know when it’s under control?
Social distancing brings certified nursing assistant programs to standstill, healthcare workers say
The healthcare workers said they can't train students due to social distancing guidelines.
The healthcare workers said they can't train students due to social distancing guidelines.
Obama calls Trump's coronavirus response an 'absolute chaotic disaster'
Former President Barack Obama on Friday said that the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been an “absolute chaotic disaster” and blamed it on a “selfish” and “tribal” mindset that has become operationalized in government.
Former President Barack Obama on Friday said that the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been an “absolute chaotic disaster” and blamed it on a “selfish” and “tribal” mindset that has become operationalized in government.
Georgia nurse becomes inspiration for nationwide COVID-19 initiative
An Atlanta-based travel nurse is currently at a New Jersey hospital on the front line against COVID-19. When she asked her friend for a piece of jewelry, she inspired a nationwide initiative for the jewelry company.
An Atlanta-based travel nurse is currently at a New Jersey hospital on the front line against COVID-19. When she asked her friend for a piece of jewelry, she inspired a nationwide initiative for the jewelry company.
Epidemiologists lay out 3 future scenarios for pandemic, warning COVID-19 crisis not over
Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.
Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.
Doctors save mother, babies after COVID-19 infections prompt emergency C-section
It's been almost five weeks since August and Angel Cook came into the world. Their mother, Monique is grateful there are absolutely no signs of the health troubles that started hours before they arrived four weeks early.
It's been almost five weeks since August and Angel Cook came into the world. Their mother, Monique is grateful there are absolutely no signs of the health troubles that started hours before they arrived four weeks early.
Top White House officials buried detailed CDC advice on reopening US
This new CDC guidance had been approved and promoted by the highest levels of its leadership, including Director Robert Redfield. Despite this, the administration shelved it.
This new CDC guidance had been approved and promoted by the highest levels of its leadership, including Director Robert Redfield. Despite this, the administration shelved it.
Lawyers: Investigators recommend whistleblower scientist be reinstated
Federal investigators have found “reasonable grounds” that a government whistleblower was punished for speaking out against widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for COVID-19, his lawyers said Friday.
Federal investigators have found “reasonable grounds” that a government whistleblower was punished for speaking out against widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for COVID-19, his lawyers said Friday.
Group raises $60k to help immigrant families pay bills, buy groceries
Americans began receiving government-issued stimulus checks in April, but one group didn’t -- undocumented immigrants.
Americans began receiving government-issued stimulus checks in April, but one group didn’t -- undocumented immigrants.
COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
Advocacy group says accidental shootings by children have increased during pandemic
A gun-control advocacy group is raising the alarm about a steep increase in accidental shootings involving children.
A gun-control advocacy group is raising the alarm about a steep increase in accidental shootings involving children.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
Outbreak at Tyson plant infected 1,031 workers
The outbreak at Tyson has devastated the community. At least three Waterloo Tyson employees have died, and a fourth is in a medical coma.
The outbreak at Tyson has devastated the community. At least three Waterloo Tyson employees have died, and a fourth is in a medical coma.
Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Ed Markey propose $2,000 monthly payments to Americans during pandemic
The Democratic senators introduced a bill to give $2,000 a month to many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Democratic senators introduced a bill to give $2,000 a month to many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Labor Department has 34,000 applications it can't process
New unemployment figures reveal that as of mid March one in five first-time claims have been filed. And, just last week 3.2 million Americans filed for unemployment.
New unemployment figures reveal that as of mid March one in five first-time claims have been filed. And, just last week 3.2 million Americans filed for unemployment.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.