Arizona averages of COVID-19 deaths, cases double in 2 weeks

The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 4,134 additional known cases and 64 deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 424,382 cases and 7,422 deaths.

No Super Bowl capacity set yet, but NFL says Tampa is 'more than ready' to play host

While the NFL commissioner said Tampa is 'more than ready' to host next year's Super Bowl, he said the league has not committed to a set capacity figure yet.

Attorneys urge Gov. Newsom to stop involuntary transfers from San Quentin prison

As of Monday, there were 9,355 incarcerated people with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 97 prisoners and 10 employees have died of coronavirus since the outbreak began.

IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVID-19

Family members said Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell both died Sunday because of COVID-19. They were teachers in the Grand Prairie school district.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.

California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during coronavirus pandemic

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.

Face masks make it difficult for deaf people to communicate

Jackie Collins said she now asks people to type their responses on her phone, and she disinfects her screen once the exchange is over.

'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits

It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.

Loss of ‘snowbirds’ amid pandemic another hit to Arizona tourism

“Snowbirds," often retirees who live somewhere warm like Arizona or Florida part time to escape cold weather, won’t be flocking south this winter.

Pennsylvania waitress receives $500 tip hours before indoor dining ban begins

Just before Pennsylvania temporarily closed indoor dining at restaurants across the state on Friday night, one waitress received a large tip.

Arizona reports 5,854 new COVID-19 cases and 35 more deaths

The latest numbers increase Arizona's overall totals to 408,442 coronavirus cases and 7,357 known deaths.