Student loan forgiveness: How it might unfold and who might benefit
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Arizona vaccination priorities include people 75 and older
The prioritization of people 75 and older means those people most at risk will get vaccinated sooner, both protecting them and "relieving the strain on our hardworking health care professionals," Ducey said in the statement.
The prioritization of people 75 and older means those people most at risk will get vaccinated sooner, both protecting them and "relieving the strain on our hardworking health care professionals," Ducey said in the statement.
Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of Foster City-based Gilead drug
Gilead has given remdesivir to more than 1,700 patients on a case-by-case emergency basis, but more people ultimately will be helped if the company does the needed studies to prove safety and effectiveness.
Gilead has given remdesivir to more than 1,700 patients on a case-by-case emergency basis, but more people ultimately will be helped if the company does the needed studies to prove safety and effectiveness.
Making the most of your COVID-19 stimulus check and helping the Arizona economy
With new stimulus checks on the horizon, a local business expert is sharing tips for how to use the money if you're eligible.
With new stimulus checks on the horizon, a local business expert is sharing tips for how to use the money if you're eligible.
McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Lil Pump banned from flying JetBlue after rapper refuses to wear face mask on flight
The rapper, 20, was 'verbally abusive' to crew members, a rep for the airline says.
The rapper, 20, was 'verbally abusive' to crew members, a rep for the airline says.
Chicago family blames haircut in couple's coronavirus deaths
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
Aurora officials: Discarded COVID-19 vaccine result of 'human error'
Some vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were inadvertently removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, officials said.
Some vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were inadvertently removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, officials said.
Los Angeles hospitals could begin rationing care
As Los Angeles hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, hospitals may begin rationing care and would force healthcare providers to determine the type of care a patient will receive based on available resources.
As Los Angeles hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, hospitals may begin rationing care and would force healthcare providers to determine the type of care a patient will receive based on available resources.
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Assisted living facility residents, staff begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines in Arizona
In the first phase of the COVID-19 rollout, staff and residents of assisted living facilities are included. They began receiving shots on Dec. 28.
In the first phase of the COVID-19 rollout, staff and residents of assisted living facilities are included. They began receiving shots on Dec. 28.
COVID-19 relief bill expected to boost unemployment benefits for thousands of Arizonans
As Americans await another round of stimulus payments, those who are unemployed are also expecting a bump in benefits as well -- but the timing of the president's signature may have actually cost the state millions of dollars.
As Americans await another round of stimulus payments, those who are unemployed are also expecting a bump in benefits as well -- but the timing of the president's signature may have actually cost the state millions of dollars.
House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.
Arizona business owner on support from Barstool Fund: 'The world was lifted off my shoulders'
"The world was lifted off my shoulders," Kevin Redden, who owns an Arizona cleaners, says after getting financial support from "The Barstool Fund" on Christmas.
"The world was lifted off my shoulders," Kevin Redden, who owns an Arizona cleaners, says after getting financial support from "The Barstool Fund" on Christmas.
Second stimulus check for $600 could disperse soon, though Congress could still boost amount
The latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans comes with a few caveats. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
The latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans comes with a few caveats. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Unemployment benefits to be delayed by Trump's late signing of COVID-19 relief bill
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.