'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
New coronavirus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria, Africa's CDC says
Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.
Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.
Idaho boy, 12, falls critically ill from COVID-19 complication
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
COVID-19 takes the life of a beloved Pinellas County music teacher
A beloved music teacher in Pinellas County died suddenly, one day after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
A beloved music teacher in Pinellas County died suddenly, one day after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Harden fined $50K, told to quarantine for violating league’s health and safety protocols
The National Basketball Association has announced Houston Rockets guard James Hardin has been fined.
The National Basketball Association has announced Houston Rockets guard James Hardin has been fined.
Suspect arrested, charged in violent attack of Houston bar employee over mask
The suspect, who has yet to be identified, has been charged with assault, bodily injury, according to Chief Acevedo.
The suspect, who has yet to be identified, has been charged with assault, bodily injury, according to Chief Acevedo.
Christmas Eve milestone: California tops 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
DC mayor proclaims Thursday 'Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day' in honor of his 80th birthday
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Thursday as "Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day" in the nation's capital in honor of the country’s top infectious disease expert's 80th birthday.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Thursday as "Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day" in the nation's capital in honor of the country’s top infectious disease expert's 80th birthday.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
Restaurant owners react to guidelines recommending they go contactless
Restaurants and retail stores are being asked to voluntarily close in Travis County between 10:30 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Restaurants and retail stores are being asked to voluntarily close in Travis County between 10:30 p.m. and 5 a.m.
San Marcos CISD urging students to return virtually this spring
San Marcos CISD is pushing for students to return virtually for the spring semester following the holiday break.
San Marcos CISD is pushing for students to return virtually for the spring semester following the holiday break.
AISD officials still unsure when students will return to campus
Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde did not provide a hard deadline but told the group she could not imagine making a decision later than January 3.
Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde did not provide a hard deadline but told the group she could not imagine making a decision later than January 3.
AISD officials still unsure when students will return to campus
Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde did not provide a hard deadline but told the group she could not imagine making a decision later than January 3.
Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde did not provide a hard deadline but told the group she could not imagine making a decision later than January 3.
San Marcos CISD urging students to return to virtual learning
If being virtual isn?t an option for your kid, the district will also allow for students to return in person and has measures in place in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
If being virtual isn?t an option for your kid, the district will also allow for students to return in person and has measures in place in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Restaurants react to guidelines recommending they go contactless
Austin Public Health says a failure to implement Stage 5 recommendations could result in stricter measures.
Austin Public Health says a failure to implement Stage 5 recommendations could result in stricter measures.
Mailbox in Florence, Texas gives kids direct line to North Pole
Tiesa Hollaway posted it on social media and encouraged people to have their kids write letters to Santa Claus and drop them off in her North Pole mailbox.
Tiesa Hollaway posted it on social media and encouraged people to have their kids write letters to Santa Claus and drop them off in her North Pole mailbox.
Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions - what does that mean?
Officials stressed that people should approach the holidays with a new and open mindset about how to spend their time, but still follow the guidelines.
Officials stressed that people should approach the holidays with a new and open mindset about how to spend their time, but still follow the guidelines.
‘She was shattered’: 33-year-old new mom dies from COVID-19 before holding her newborn daughter
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.