Biden touts $1T infrastructure plan as eventual fix to supply chain backlog, inflation

President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.

White House: 900,000 kids ages 5-11 have had a COVID-19 shot

The children's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now fully up and running, and White House officials say more than a million and a half kids either have already had their first shot, or have an appointment to get one.

Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows

NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.

Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children

Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."

About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says

The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.

Fairburn officer dies after two month battle with COVID-19

Fairburn police officer Marquise Grant passed away last Friday, two months after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

11 Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to dip into Strategic Petroleum Reserve to alleviate gas price hike

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is stored in huge underground salt caverns at four sites along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil.

Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022

The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.

All grown up and still afraid of needles? These tips may help

Whether you are 5 years old or 50 years old, the fear of needles can be powerful. These tips may help adults cope with shot phobia.

Aaron Rodgers on COVID vaccine comments: 'I take full responsibility'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke on Tuesday, Nov. 9 on The Pat McAfee Show about recent comments made about the COVID vaccine.

US surgeon general releases guide to combating COVID-19 misinformation

The U.S. Surgeon General released a guide aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, including tips on how to talk to friends and family.

Aaron Rodgers upset with being 'crucified' for COVID vax explanation: report

The fallout from Aaron Rodgers explaining the reasons why he chose to be unvaccinated against the coronavirus is reportedly irking the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback.

International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.

North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19

A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."

Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says

“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.