Arizona reports 3,086 more COVID-19 cases and 2 more deaths

Health officials in Arizona reported more than 3,000 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases as virus-related hospitalizations remained near peaks seen during the autumn surge.

3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo

The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.

COVID-19 is Arizona's leading cause of death as cases rise, Arizona Public Health Association says

COVID-19 is Arizona's leading cause of death as cases rise, Arizona Public Health Association says. The organization's director says this "dubious distinction" comes down to a few reasons.

Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip

Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.

US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising

For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.

United Airlines pilot in Arizona to sue United over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Dave Morgan has been a pilot with United for the last 22 years, and he is no longer in the air because he was not granted a religious exemption from the company's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Now, he is suing the company in hopes of getting back in the air. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

Arizona reports over 4,000 additional COVID cases, 51 deaths

Even with the delayed reporting of some recent cases, Arizona had reported over 3,000 additional cases on seven of the past 10 days and over 2,000 on the others.

Van Morrison sued by North Ireland health minister over COVID-19 mandate criticism

Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.

Just over 12K Arizona kids are vaccinated against COVID-19, AZDHS says

Arizona health officials are urging all who are able to receive a COVID-19 to get it ahead of the holiday season, including kids ages 5-11.

US hospitals ask for donations of gently used crutches, canes, walkers amid shortage

An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.

Arizona reports 3,624 new COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths

The Arizona Department of Health Services coronavirus dashboard on Thursday recorded 3,624 new confirmed cases and another 24 deaths.

Mike Zimmer: Vaccinated Vikings player hospitalized due to COVID-19

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.