US reaches grim milestone after COVID-19 cases top 19 million

The U.S. has now topped 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows.

Braves legend, Hall of Famer pitcher Phil Niekro dies after cancer battle

Braves legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away Saturday night in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He was 81 years old.

Fauci claims herd immunity numbers were 'guestimates,' settles on 75-80%

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."

Fans defend Jennifer Aniston from backlash to coronavirus-themed Christmas ornament

Jennifer Aniston sparked a debate on social media after sharing a photo of a Christmas ornament that many thought made light of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Europe comes together to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Doctors, nurses and the elderly rolled up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Sunday.

AstraZeneca believes vaccine will work against COVID-19 variant

The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.

Austin restaurant El Arroyo provides thousands with free meals

It’s money they chose to spend, even though the restaurant recently switched to to-go only orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 around the holidays.

Austin restaurant El Arroyo provides thousands with free meals
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It?s money they chose to spend, even though the restaurant recently switched to to-go only orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 around the holidays.

First two cases of more contagious COVID virus detected in Canada

Two people in Canada have the new, more contagious strain of COVID-19. They are a couple. They have not been traveling. They did not have any exposure to anyone who was at high risk.

Unemployment benefits set to expire as COVID relief bill remains unsigned by Trump

Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.

COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Hungary, Germany hours after shipments

Germany, Hungary and Slovakia began giving out their first coronavirus vaccine shots on Saturday only hours after receiving their first shipments.

Visit Austin encouraging customers to support local businesses

The Austin Visitor Center has been putting in extra work to help small businesses in Austin this holiday season.

COVID-19 vaccine still being held back in Williamson County

Officials with the health district announced late Wednesday they would not provide shots until Saturday, after Christmas.

Families fly into Austin to spend holidays with loved ones
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Tons of people crowded the Austin Bergstrom International Airport to welcome their loved ones home for Christmas.

Visit Austin encouraging customers to support local businesses
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By highlighting more than 300 local businesses in and around the city, the visitor center hopes to help keep Austin?s unique energy alive.