Biden, Harris aim to tip battleground Arizona for Democrats

The Democratic presidential ticket chose Arizona to kick off a bus tour, underscoring the significance of a state whose 11 Electoral College votes could tip the scales if Trump can rebound from his fall slump.

‘Kissing the Coronavirus’: COVID-19 romance novel appears on Amazon

Written by an author under the pen name M.J. Edwards, the story follows a doctor who “fell in love” with the very virus she was hired to cure.

New England Journal of Medicine calls for US leaders to be voted out over COVID-19 handling

The New England Journal of Medicine published a scathing editorial calling for the current administration to be voted out in November over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

California governor's office says to put on mask between bites

A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."

Regeneron asks FDA for emergency use authorization for antibody drug that treated Trump

Regeneron is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its drug that was used to treat President Donald Trump while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.

COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility

Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.

UCSF study: COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last longer

New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.

Man stiffs waitress, writes word "MASK" on receipt after being asked to wear face covering

A server in Ardmore asked a customer to mask up while he was walking through the restaurant Sunday as is the restaurant’s policy. Then, instead of a tip in his credit card receipt, he wrote "MASK."

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Marine general tests positive for COVID-19 after Pentagon meeting

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.

Gov. Evers activates field hospital as COVID-19 keeps surging

The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Study: Early coronavirus cases in SoCal linked to New York

Most COVID-19 patients in Southern California during the early months of the pandemic appear to have been infected by a variant from New York state via Europe, not directly from China.

California governor’s staff member positive for COVID-19

The staff member had not interacted with Newsom or with staff that routinely interacts with the governor, the statement said.

NYC mayor warns of bleak days ahead with coronavirus outbreak

The New York City mayor warned that there are dark days ahead as a new outbreak of the coronavirus affects the city.