North Texas woman forms unlikely friendship with goose while social distancing
An unlikely friendship has blossomed during this isolation between a North Texas woman and a goose.
An unlikely friendship has blossomed during this isolation between a North Texas woman and a goose.
Graduation ceremonies draw thousands despite COVID-19 pandemic fears
Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.
Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.
Amid troubling times, YouTube viewers are finding solace in one dad’s helpful home and life tips
There are plenty of guides on fixing toilets and unclogging sinks, but thousands are turning instead to this dad.
There are plenty of guides on fixing toilets and unclogging sinks, but thousands are turning instead to this dad.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Llama delivers groceries to elderly during COVID-19 pandemic
There's a llama delivering groceries to the elderly in the Welsh countryside and it's amazing.
There's a llama delivering groceries to the elderly in the Welsh countryside and it's amazing.
Phoenix City Council OKs $3M in coronavirus funds for refugees
The Phoenix City Council has approved $3 million in federal relief funds for area refugees caught up in the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic after being settled here with U.S. government approval.
The Phoenix City Council has approved $3 million in federal relief funds for area refugees caught up in the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic after being settled here with U.S. government approval.
Can’t pay for college because of coronavirus? Here’s what you need to do
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
Poll: Americans fear a second wave of COVID-19
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.
Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.
US says California's reopening plan discriminates against churches
The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.
The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.
US births fall, and COVID-19 virus could drive them down more
U.S. births are on the decline and with the uncertainty of the virus could contribute to it further.
U.S. births are on the decline and with the uncertainty of the virus could contribute to it further.
US health officials quietly release more reopening guidance
U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but initially shelved.
U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but initially shelved.
Michigan State Police hand out $500 disorderly conduct citations at Operation Haircut in Lansing
Michigan State Police said people who are cutting hair on the front lawn of the Capitol in Lansing are being ticketed for disorderly conduct.
Michigan State Police said people who are cutting hair on the front lawn of the Capitol in Lansing are being ticketed for disorderly conduct.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Yosemite, Joshua Tree announce reopening plans and rules
Yosemite National Park may finally reopen as early as June, but visitors would need a reservation and crowds would be limited to roughly half of normal.
Yosemite National Park may finally reopen as early as June, but visitors would need a reservation and crowds would be limited to roughly half of normal.
Tulare County defies California health orders with reopening
The 3-2 vote Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors allows reopening of nearly all businesses that fall under Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the state’s plan, including dine-in restaurants, barbers, movie theaters and shopping malls, the Visalia Times Delta reported. Churches also are included.
The 3-2 vote Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors allows reopening of nearly all businesses that fall under Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the state’s plan, including dine-in restaurants, barbers, movie theaters and shopping malls, the Visalia Times Delta reported. Churches also are included.
Arcadia High School holding graduation parade
Graduates at Arcadia High School can't walk across the stage and get their diploma amid the coronavirus pandemic, so they're being honored with the next best thing -- a graduation parade!
Graduates at Arcadia High School can't walk across the stage and get their diploma amid the coronavirus pandemic, so they're being honored with the next best thing -- a graduation parade!
Anonymous group leaving $5,000 tips for Valley restaurants
A server at Cafe Monarch in Old Town Scottsdale was the recipient of an anonymous $5,000 tip this week.
A server at Cafe Monarch in Old Town Scottsdale was the recipient of an anonymous $5,000 tip this week.
Mesa restaurant sending supplies to Navajo Nation amid COVID-19
It's a long drive -- six hours -- up to these small towns on the Navajo Nation.
It's a long drive -- six hours -- up to these small towns on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation president speaks on coronavirus outbreak
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez speaks on the state of the coronavirus outbreak on the reservation, which has more cases per capita than any other state. As of May 19, there are 4,153 cases and 144 deaths in the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez speaks on the state of the coronavirus outbreak on the reservation, which has more cases per capita than any other state. As of May 19, there are 4,153 cases and 144 deaths in the Navajo Nation.
Tennessee hospital closed since last June received $121K in federal coronavirus relief: reports
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.