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Surgeon General on Delta variant: If you are not vaccinated, you are in trouble

July 9, 2021 2:31 AM CNN

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…

Microsoft urges Windows users to install update

July 12, 2021 8:11 AM CNN

Microsoft is urging Windows users to immediately install an update after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operating…

Tyson recalls 8.5 million pounds of chicken products due to possible listeria contamination

July 4, 2021 10:58 AM CNN Newsource

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…

With the more contagious Delta variant, some officials are issuing new mask guidance

June 29, 2021 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in death of George Floyd

June 25, 2021 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

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…

US births fell during the pandemic, CDC data show

June 22, 2021 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

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…

White House says US will fall short of July 4th vaccination goals

June 22, 2021 12:05 PM CNN Newsource

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…

American Airlines canceling hundreds of flights through mid-July in part due to labor shortages

June 21, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

American Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights through at least mid-July as the company strives to maintain service in the midst of massively…

COVID-19 outbreak hits US Embassy in Afghanistan

June 17, 2021 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

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…

New York reaches vaccine milestone and joins California in reopening

June 15, 2021 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

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…

CDC suspends import of dogs from countries with high rabies risk

June 14, 2021 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine shows 90.4% overall efficacy in US/Mexico Phase 3 trial

June 14, 2021 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The American biotechnology company Novavax announced on Monday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to have an…

As some doses approach expiration, FDA extends shelf life for Johnson & Johnson vaccine

June 10, 2021 11:48 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Moderna seeks FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 to 17

June 10, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

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,…

CDC issues new travel advice for more than 120 countries

June 9, 2021 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Uganda reimposes COVID-19 restrictions as cases surge in second wave

June 7, 2021 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

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…

FDA approves diabetes drug to help people keep the pounds off

June 5, 2021 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable diabetes drug for long-term weight control. “This under-the-skin injection is…

Fisher-Price baby soothers and gliders recalled after four infant deaths

June 5, 2021 12:11 PM CNN Newsource

Fisher-Price has recalled models of its baby soothers and gliders after the deaths of four infants who were reportedly left on their backs…

A rise in adolescent hospitalization rates highlights importance of COVID-19 vaccination, CDC study says

June 4, 2021 1:12 PM CNN Newsource

A recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated as well as practicing prevention…

Facebook says Trump now suspended until at least January 2023

June 4, 2021 10:38 AM CNN Newsource

Facebook announced Friday that former President Donald Trump would be suspended from its platform until at least January 7th, 2023 — two years…

Biden administration announces plan to share first 25 million COVID-19 doses abroad

June 3, 2021 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Queen Elizabeth to meet President Biden at Windsor Castle

June 3, 2021 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will welcome US President Joe Biden to Windsor Castle on June 13 for their first one-on-one meeting, Buckingham…

World Health Organization authorizes China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

June 2, 2021 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

The World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized a COVID-19 vaccine made by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac for emergency use. The decision…

For the first time in over a year, the US records a daily average of fewer than 20,000 new COVID-19 cases

June 1, 2021 9:16 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Lt. Gov. McGeachin, acting governor, bans mask mandates

May 27, 2021 11:39 AM Associated Press

Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin on Thursday issued an executive order banning mask mandates statewide among state political entities.…

Disneyland to open to guests outside California on June 15

May 26, 2021 5:40 PM CNN

Time to polish off your mouse…

COVID-19 booster shot will likely be needed within a year of vaccination, Fauci says

May 19, 2021 7:49 PM CNN Newsource

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…

US task force lowers recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening to 45

May 18, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

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…

About 60% of Americans 18 and older have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

May 18, 2021 9:15 AM CNN

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…

President Biden remarks on the Colonial Pipeline incident

May 13, 2021 9:39 AM News Team

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.…

CDC recommends use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12-15-year-olds

May 12, 2021 3:46 PM CNN Newsource

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday the agency now recommends the use of…

Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her talk show in 2022, according to report

May 12, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

Ellen DeGeneres tells The Hollywood Reporter that she plans to end her long-running daytime talk show in 2022. “When you’re a creative…

At least 7 children killed in Russian school shooting

May 11, 2021 8:45 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Federal grand jury indicts four former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s death

May 7, 2021 9:46 AM CNN Newsource

A federal grand jury has indicted four former Minneapolis police officers in connection with the death of George Floyd, alleging the officers…

US Army will allow female soldiers to wear ponytails in all uniforms

May 6, 2021 1:45 PM CNN Newsource

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…

If the US doesn’t reach 80% immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert

May 4, 2021 6:08 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Facebook Oversight Board upholds Donald Trump’s suspension from the platform

May 5, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

Facebook can keep blocking former President Donald Trump from using its platform, the social network’s court-like Oversight Board said…

Biden sets goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to 70% of US adult population by July 4

May 4, 2021 3:05 PM CNN

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…

Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage

May 3, 2021 4:22 PM CNN

Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage after 27 years, the pair announced in a statement on their verified Twitter accounts. “After a…

FDA to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds by early next week, official says

May 3, 2021 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

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…

TSA extends transportation mask requirement until September 13

April 30, 2021 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

The Transportation Security Administration is extending the Biden-era transportation mask mandate. The rule requiring masks on all travelers in…

Biden administration to restrict travel from India starting Tuesday

April 30, 2021 12:32 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration will restrict travel from India starting on Tuesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday. “On the advice…

100 million US adults are now fully vaccinated, White House says

April 30, 2021 9:30 AM CNN Newsource

One hundred million adults in the United States are now fully vaccinated, White House coronavirus response director Jeff Zients announced Friday.…

Derek Chauvin’s sentencing date is changed to June 25

April 28, 2021 9:16 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Derek Chauvin, convicted in the murder of George Floyd, to be sentenced June 16

April 23, 2021 4:01 PM CNN Newsource

Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted this week in the murder of George Floyd last May, will be sentenced June 16, according to…

More than 1 in 4 US adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

April 9, 2021 4:41 AM CNN

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…

Tiger Woods’ SUV crash was caused by speed and an inability to negotiate a curve, Los Angeles County sheriff says

April 7, 2021 11:19 AM CNN Newsource

Six weeks after golf legend Tiger Woods suffered serious leg injuries in a car accident, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the main…

UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, says CDC chief

April 7, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

The coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom is now the most common strain of coronavirus in the United States, US Centers for…

Biden moves deadline for all US adults to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine to April 19

April 6, 2021 2:44 PM CNN Newsource

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…

COVID-19 was third leading cause of death last year, CDC confirms in early data

March 31, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Wyoming governor: No plans to reimpose COVID-19 mask mandate

March 30, 2021 5:12 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor is rejecting a call by President Joe Biden for states to reimpose mask orders in response to the…

Coronavirus likely came from animal, not a lab, WHO draft report finds

March 29, 2021 2:36 PM CNN Newsource

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…

CDC study finds Pfizer, Moderna vaccines are 90% effective after two doses in real-world conditions

March 29, 2021 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

Under real world conditions, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide highly effective protection, according to a new report from the US…

Children’s author Beverly Cleary, creator of Ramona Quimby, dies at age 104

March 26, 2021 5:28 PM CNN Newsource

Children’s book author Beverly Cleary died on Thursday in Carmel, California, at 104 years old, her publishing company, Harper Collins…

Disneyland sets reopening date

March 17, 2021 9:46 AM CNN Newsource

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,…

Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk

March 10, 2021 12:34 PM CNN

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…

Alaska opens vaccines to residents 16 and up, the first state to drop nearly all eligibility requirements

March 10, 2021 7:18 AM CNN Newsource

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…

FBI releases new security footage of person placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters

March 9, 2021 2:01 PM CNN

The FBI released new security footage Tuesday as authorities continue to seek more information about the person who placed pipe bombs outside the…

Disneyland to reopen by late April

March 9, 2021 12:44 PM CNN Newsource

Disneyland is expected to open by “late April,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said…

CDC releases new guidelines for Americans vaccinated against COVID-19

March 8, 2021 9:03 AM CNN Newsource

New guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely visit with other…

California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen

March 5, 2021 4:48 PM Associated Press

California officials will allow people to attend Major League Baseball games and other outdoor sporting events, go to Disneyland and watch live…

‘Do not stay at home:’ Tsunami warning for parts of New Zealand after 8.1-magnitude earthquake

March 4, 2021 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

New Zealand’s emergency agency has told residents in some areas to head for higher ground after a powerful earthquake struck the Kermadec…

Biden now says US will have enough vaccine for every adult by the end of May

March 2, 2021 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden, announcing that drugmaker Merck will help manufacture a vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, said the United States would…

All our recent progress with COVID-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. ‘Please stay strong’

March 1, 2021 11:17 AM CNN

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…

FDA vaccine advisers recommend authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine

February 26, 2021 3:05 PM CNN Newsource

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend the agency grant emergency use authorization to Johnson &…

The US just suffered 500,000 COVID-19 deaths. Now Americans face a serious crossroads in the pandemic

February 22, 2021 2:43 PM CNN

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…

Dr. Fauci shifts the timeline on when the general public will be able to get a vaccine

February 16, 2021 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines won’t be available to the “general public” before mid- to late May or early June, he told…

Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96

January 28, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her…

Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94

January 27, 2021 4:11 PM Associated Press

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…

Biden announces purchase of 200M vaccine doses

January 26, 2021 3:37 PM CNN

President Joe Biden announced a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including the…

NBC Sports Network to shut down by the end of the year

January 22, 2021 2:10 PM CNN Newsource

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…

NFL to allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 vaccinated health care workers

January 22, 2021 10:33 AM CNN Newsource

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,…

Biden signs executive orders on climate, virus

January 20, 2021 3:43 PM Associated Press

President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders from the Oval Office hours after his…

Pence rejects calls to invoke 25th Amendment ahead of House vote on resolution urging him to do so

January 12, 2021 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

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,…

House Democrats plan to vote Wednesday to impeach Trump

January 11, 2021 12:40 PM CNN Newsource

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…

House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution, charging Trump with ‘incitement of insurrection’

January 11, 2021 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

House Democrats formally introduced their resolution to impeach President Donald Trump on Monday, charging him with “incitement of…

Twitter has suspended President Donald Trump from its platform

January 8, 2021 4:27 PM CNN

Twitter has suspended President Donald Trump from its platform, the company said Friday evening. “After close review of recent Tweets from the…

Officials say man seen in viral photograph at Nancy Pelosi’s desk arrested

January 8, 2021 11:56 AM CNN

The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk during Wednesday’s riots in the US Capitol has been arrested and…

Facebook bans Trump from posting for remainder of his term in office

January 7, 2021 9:20 AM CNN

Facebook’s restrictions on President Donald Trump’s account will continue for at least the next two weeks and perhaps…

First lady’s chief of staff and former WH press secretary resigns over violent protests

January 6, 2021 5:26 PM CNN

Stephanie Grisham, the former White House communications director and press secretary and current chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump,…

Twitter locks Trump’s account for 12 hours, signals he could be banned

January 6, 2021 5:24 PM CNN

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…

Democrats to take Senate as Ossoff wins runoff, CNN projects

January 6, 2021 2:56 PM CNN

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…

One American dies from COVID-19 every 33 seconds as the vaccine rollout hits snags

January 4, 2021 10:57 AM CNN

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…

Teen mother charged with felony murder in death of toddler

August 19, 2020 5:49 PM Associated Press

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…

Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21

June 16, 2020 10:37 AM Associated Press

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…

Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination

June 2, 2020 10:09 PM Associated Press

Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests…

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli agree to plead guilty in college admissions scam

May 21, 2020 9:43 AM CNN

Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in connection to their…

Grizzly attacks antler hunter in western Wyoming

May 18, 2020 10:32 AM Associated Press

A grizzly bear attacked a man looking for antlers in western…

Dust storm between Chubbuck and American Falls causes road blockage

April 23, 2020 12:47 PM News Team

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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