Surgeon General on Delta variant: If you are not vaccinated, you are in trouble
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says he is concerned that the Detla variant of Covid-19 is behind the rise in cases of coronavirus in the US and…
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Microsoft urges Windows users to install update
Microsoft is urging Windows users to immediately install an update after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operating…
Continue Reading Tyson recalls 8.5 million pounds of chicken products due to possible listeria contamination
By Alanne Orjoux, CNN Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling nearly 8.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products because they may be contaminated with…
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With the more contagious Delta variant, some officials are issuing new mask guidance
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The more dangerous and more transmissible Delta variant has spread to almost every state in the US, fueling…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in death of George Floyd
By Eric Levenson and Ray Sanchez, CNN [Breaking news update, posted at 3:58 p.m. ET] Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who killed George Floyd…
Continue Reading US births fell during the pandemic, CDC data show
The number of births in the United States fell by 4% last year, much of it likely due to the pandemic, according to a new report from the US Centers…
Continue Reading White House says US will fall short of July 4th vaccination goals
The White House on Tuesday acknowledged the US would fall short of President Joe Biden’s July Fourth Covid-19 vaccination goals, saying the country…
Continue Reading American Airlines canceling hundreds of flights through mid-July in part due to labor shortages
American Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights through at least mid-July as the company strives to maintain service in the midst of massively…
Continue Reading COVID-19 outbreak hits US Embassy in Afghanistan
More than 100 people at the US Embassy in Kabul have COVID-19, one person has died, and several have been medically evacuated as a wave of the deadly…
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New York reaches vaccine milestone and joins California in reopening
By Steve Almasy, Laura Ly, Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Tuesday brought reopenings in two of the largest states, with New York reaching an…
Continue Reading CDC suspends import of dogs from countries with high rabies risk
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday it will suspend the import of dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies still…
Continue Reading Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine shows 90.4% overall efficacy in US/Mexico Phase 3 trial
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The American biotechnology company Novavax announced on Monday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to have an…
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As some doses approach expiration, FDA extends shelf life for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized an extension of the shelf life of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, the company said in a…
Continue Reading Moderna seeks FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 to 17
Moderna has filed with the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 to 17,…
Continue Reading CDC issues new travel advice for more than 120 countries
As more people get vaccinated and the spread of COVID-19 becomes more controlled, public health officials are issuing new travel advice for more than…
Continue Reading Uganda reimposes COVID-19 restrictions as cases surge in second wave
More restrictions will be reinforced in Uganda to curb the spread of a second wave of COVID-19 amid a sharp rise in cases, President Yoweri Museveni…
Continue Reading FDA approves diabetes drug to help people keep the pounds off
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable diabetes drug for long-term weight control. “This under-the-skin injection is…
Continue Reading Fisher-Price baby soothers and gliders recalled after four infant deaths
Fisher-Price has recalled models of its baby soothers and gliders after the deaths of four infants who were reportedly left on their backs…
Continue Reading A rise in adolescent hospitalization rates highlights importance of COVID-19 vaccination, CDC study says
A recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated as well as practicing prevention…
Continue Reading Facebook says Trump now suspended until at least January 2023
Facebook announced Friday that former President Donald Trump would be suspended from its platform until at least January 7th, 2023 — two years…
Continue Reading Biden administration announces plan to share first 25 million COVID-19 doses abroad
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a plan to share the first 25 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with the rest of the world and an overall…
Continue Reading Queen Elizabeth to meet President Biden at Windsor Castle
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will welcome US President Joe Biden to Windsor Castle on June 13 for their first one-on-one meeting, Buckingham…
Continue Reading World Health Organization authorizes China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized a COVID-19 vaccine made by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac for emergency use. The decision…
Continue Reading For the first time in over a year, the US records a daily average of fewer than 20,000 new COVID-19 cases
The US just recorded a seven-day average of fewer than 20,000 new daily COVID-19 cases for the first time since March 2020. The daily average of new…
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin, acting governor, bans mask mandates
Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin on Thursday issued an executive order banning mask mandates statewide among state political entities.…
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Disneyland to open to guests outside California on June 15
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Continue Reading COVID-19 booster shot will likely be needed within a year of vaccination, Fauci says
While the world may be opening up because of the increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, top medical experts say there may be another round of shots…
Continue Reading US task force lowers recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening to 45
The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday lowered the recommended age to start screening for colon and rectal cancers from 50 to 45. The task…
Continue Reading About 60% of Americans 18 and older have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The US has reached a “landmark day” in the COVID-19 pandemic as 60% of American adults have gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus…
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President Biden remarks on the Colonial Pipeline incident
President Biden is set to deliver remarks on the Colonial Pipeline incident from the Roosevelt Room at the White House at 9:50 a.m.…
Continue Reading CDC recommends use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12-15-year-olds
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday the agency now recommends the use of…
Continue Reading Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her talk show in 2022, according to report
Ellen DeGeneres tells The Hollywood Reporter that she plans to end her long-running daytime talk show in 2022. “When you’re a creative…
Continue Reading At least 7 children killed in Russian school shooting
Seven children were killed and at least 16 people injured on Tuesday after a gunman opened fire in a school in the Russian city of Kazan, according…
Continue Reading Federal grand jury indicts four former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s death
A federal grand jury has indicted four former Minneapolis police officers in connection with the death of George Floyd, alleging the officers…
Continue Reading US Army will allow female soldiers to wear ponytails in all uniforms
The US Army announced a change to its grooming policy on Thursday, allowing female soldiers to wear ponytails in all uniforms. In January, the Army…
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If the US doesn’t reach 80% immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert
As health experts point to the challenges the nation faces in reaching herd immunity, some are warning of the danger of not getting there: another…
Continue Reading Facebook Oversight Board upholds Donald Trump’s suspension from the platform
Facebook can keep blocking former President Donald Trump from using its platform, the social network’s court-like Oversight Board said…
Continue Reading Biden sets goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to 70% of US adult population by July 4
President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose to 70% of the US adult population and having 160…
Continue Reading Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage
Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage after 27 years, the pair announced in a statement on their verified Twitter accounts. “After a…
Continue Reading FDA to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds by early next week, official says
The US Food and Drug Administration is poised to authorize Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine in children and teens ages 12 to 15 by early…
Continue Reading TSA extends transportation mask requirement until September 13
The Transportation Security Administration is extending the Biden-era transportation mask mandate. The rule requiring masks on all travelers in…
Continue Reading Biden administration to restrict travel from India starting Tuesday
The Biden administration will restrict travel from India starting on Tuesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday. “On the advice…
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100 million US adults are now fully vaccinated, White House says
One hundred million adults in the United States are now fully vaccinated, White House coronavirus response director Jeff Zients announced Friday.…
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Derek Chauvin’s sentencing date is changed to June 25
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd last week, will be sentenced at 2:30 p.m. ET June…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin, convicted in the murder of George Floyd, to be sentenced June 16
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted this week in the murder of George Floyd last May, will be sentenced June 16, according to…
Continue Reading More than 1 in 4 US adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
As the US aims to ramp up inoculations to win the race against COVID-19 variants, more than 1 in 4 adults are now fully vaccinated. While more than…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods’ SUV crash was caused by speed and an inability to negotiate a curve, Los Angeles County sheriff says
Six weeks after golf legend Tiger Woods suffered serious leg injuries in a car accident, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the main…
Continue Reading UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, says CDC chief
The coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom is now the most common strain of coronavirus in the United States, US Centers for…
Continue Reading Biden moves deadline for all US adults to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine to April 19
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he is moving up his deadline for states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine…
Continue Reading COVID-19 was third leading cause of death last year, CDC confirms in early data
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States last year, after heart disease and cancer, according to provisional data released…
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Wyoming governor: No plans to reimpose COVID-19 mask mandate
Wyoming’s governor is rejecting a call by President Joe Biden for states to reimpose mask orders in response to the…
Continue Reading Coronavirus likely came from animal, not a lab, WHO draft report finds
COVID-19 probably came to people through an animal, and likely started spreading no more than a month or two before it was noticed in December of…
Continue Reading CDC study finds Pfizer, Moderna vaccines are 90% effective after two doses in real-world conditions
Under real world conditions, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide highly effective protection, according to a new report from the US…
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Children’s author Beverly Cleary, creator of Ramona Quimby, dies at age 104
Children’s book author Beverly Cleary died on Thursday in Carmel, California, at 104 years old, her publishing company, Harper Collins…
Continue Reading Disneyland sets reopening date
It’s been a long year for Disneyland fans, but “The Happiest Place On Earth” is finally set to reopen its doors. The Disney resort,…
Continue Reading Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign his…
Continue Reading Alaska opens vaccines to residents 16 and up, the first state to drop nearly all eligibility requirements
Alaska, one of the states leading the US in vaccinations, has made the COVID-19 vaccine available to any resident ages 16 and up. It’s the…
Continue Reading FBI releases new security footage of person placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters
The FBI released new security footage Tuesday as authorities continue to seek more information about the person who placed pipe bombs outside the…
Continue Reading Disneyland to reopen by late April
Disneyland is expected to open by “late April,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said…
Continue Reading CDC releases new guidelines for Americans vaccinated against COVID-19
New guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely visit with other…
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California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen
California officials will allow people to attend Major League Baseball games and other outdoor sporting events, go to Disneyland and watch live…
Continue Reading ‘Do not stay at home:’ Tsunami warning for parts of New Zealand after 8.1-magnitude earthquake
New Zealand’s emergency agency has told residents in some areas to head for higher ground after a powerful earthquake struck the Kermadec…
Continue Reading Biden now says US will have enough vaccine for every adult by the end of May
President Joe Biden, announcing that drugmaker Merck will help manufacture a vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, said the United States would…
Continue Reading All our recent progress with COVID-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. ‘Please stay strong’
The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against COVID-19 as highly contagious variants take advantage of Americans getting lax…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers recommend authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend the agency grant emergency use authorization to Johnson &…
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The US just suffered 500,000 COVID-19 deaths. Now Americans face a serious crossroads in the pandemic
A nightmare of this magnitude seemed unfathomable just a year ago. Half a million US lives have been lost to COVID-19. That’s more than the…
Continue Reading Dr. Fauci shifts the timeline on when the general public will be able to get a vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines won’t be available to the “general public” before mid- to late May or early June, he told…
Continue Reading Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her…
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Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94
Cloris Leachman, a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the “The Last Picture Show” and Emmys for her comedic work in…
Continue Reading Biden announces purchase of 200M vaccine doses
President Joe Biden announced a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including the…
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NBC Sports Network to shut down by the end of the year
NBC Sports Network is shutting down at the end of this year, the company said on Friday. The cable network will cease operation and USA Network will…
Continue Reading NFL to allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 vaccinated health care workers
The National Football League is inviting 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to be among the 22,000 fans in attendance at Super Bowl LV next month,…
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Biden signs executive orders on climate, virus
President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders from the Oval Office hours after his…
Continue Reading Pence rejects calls to invoke 25th Amendment ahead of House vote on resolution urging him to do so
Vice President Mike Pence made it clear Tuesday night that he has no plans to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office,…
Continue Reading House Democrats plan to vote Wednesday to impeach Trump
House Democrats plan to vote Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in last week’s riots at the US Capitol, House Majority…
Continue Reading House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution, charging Trump with ‘incitement of insurrection’
House Democrats formally introduced their resolution to impeach President Donald Trump on Monday, charging him with “incitement of…
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Twitter has suspended President Donald Trump from its platform
Twitter has suspended President Donald Trump from its platform, the company said Friday evening. “After close review of recent Tweets from the…
Continue Reading Officials say man seen in viral photograph at Nancy Pelosi’s desk arrested
The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk during Wednesday’s riots in the US Capitol has been arrested and…
Continue Reading Facebook bans Trump from posting for remainder of his term in office
Facebook’s restrictions on President Donald Trump’s account will continue for at least the next two weeks and perhaps…
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First lady’s chief of staff and former WH press secretary resigns over violent protests
Stephanie Grisham, the former White House communications director and press secretary and current chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump,…
Continue Reading Twitter locks Trump’s account for 12 hours, signals he could be banned
Twitter said Wednesday it has locked President Donald Trump’s account for 12 hours, and warned for the first time that it may suspend him…
Continue Reading Democrats to take Senate as Ossoff wins runoff, CNN projects
The Democratic Party will take control of Congress for the first time in a decade, after Democrats the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff won their…
Continue Reading One American dies from COVID-19 every 33 seconds as the vaccine rollout hits snags
While hopes of vaccinating 20 million people by New Year’s Day sputtered out, the US now faces staggering new challenges in the fight against…
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Teen mother charged with felony murder in death of toddler
A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on felony murder and other charges in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, whose disappearance prompted a…
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Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep their border closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus…
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Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination
Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests…
Continue Reading Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli agree to plead guilty in college admissions scam
Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in connection to their…
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Grizzly attacks antler hunter in western Wyoming
A grizzly bear attacked a man looking for antlers in western…
Continue Reading Dust storm between Chubbuck and American Falls causes road blockage
daho State Police and the Power County Sheriff’s Office investigated four crashes involving a total of five-passenger vehicles and eight commercial…
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