'No science, no data, no shutdown': Protest held outside LA County health director's home
About 50 people, mostly without masks, chanted and waved signs outside the Echo Park home of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer to protest the start of tighter COVID-19 restrictions.
About 50 people, mostly without masks, chanted and waved signs outside the Echo Park home of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer to protest the start of tighter COVID-19 restrictions.
Coronavirus aid, federal funding remain unresolved as Congress returns
Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year.
Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year.
Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
Arizona reports 822 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths
The state Department of Health Services released the latest daily figures, which bring the state’s totals to 326,817 cases and 6,639 deaths since the pandemic started.
The state Department of Health Services released the latest daily figures, which bring the state’s totals to 326,817 cases and 6,639 deaths since the pandemic started.
Sam’s Club offering free virtual visits with Santa from the North Pole
Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.
Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.
Oldest toy store in Los Angeles fights to survive pandemic
Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market was supposed to have a celebration marking 75 years in business this October. Instead, the oldest toy store in LA is struggling to survive.
Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market was supposed to have a celebration marking 75 years in business this October. Instead, the oldest toy store in LA is struggling to survive.
'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Mother of 5 delivers twins while battling COVID-19
The family is looking for help, after the mother of 5 tested positive for COVID-19 . She's currently in a medically induced coma after delivering twins.
The family is looking for help, after the mother of 5 tested positive for COVID-19 . She's currently in a medically induced coma after delivering twins.
Arizona nonprofit donates mattresses for children in need to get a good night's sleep
Thrive Arizona is a nonprofit that provides support to families in the foster care system by providing children with basic needs like mattresses and bedding.
Thrive Arizona is a nonprofit that provides support to families in the foster care system by providing children with basic needs like mattresses and bedding.
AP: Pennsylvania lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead
The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
Biden names Navajo Nation Health Director to COVID-19 Advisory Board
Jill Jim of the Navajo Nation and Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Dept. of Health was named to President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board.
Jill Jim of the Navajo Nation and Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Dept. of Health was named to President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board.
UArizona researchers urge 3-week shutdown, mask order to contain COVID-19 surge
Researchers sent a letter to ADHS urging a three-week stay-at-home shutdown and statewide mask mandate to curb COVID-19's exponential growth.
Researchers sent a letter to ADHS urging a three-week stay-at-home shutdown and statewide mask mandate to curb COVID-19's exponential growth.
Reports: Denver Broncos Quarterbacks pulled from practice over COVID concerns
Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, his backup Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were pulled off the practice field Saturday.
Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, his backup Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were pulled off the practice field Saturday.
49ers may need temporary home because of new COVID-19 rules
The team had no immediate comment on the new rules.
The team had no immediate comment on the new rules.
Biden adds more members to COVID-19 advisory board
President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.
President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.
Illinois faces post-holiday surge as COVID-19 continues to spread
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.