Judge to consider challenge to Arizona school mask mandate ban
A judge heard arguments in a case seeking to overturn several new Arizona laws that restrict the power of local governments and school districts to impose COVID-19 restrictions such as mask mandates.
A judge heard arguments in a case seeking to overturn several new Arizona laws that restrict the power of local governments and school districts to impose COVID-19 restrictions such as mask mandates.
Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for some prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
New York City public schools reopen for in-person instruction
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Biden to talk COVID-19, climate change in first Quad Leaders Summit Sept. 24
President Joe Biden will meet in person with prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia, Narendra Modi of India and Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
President Joe Biden will meet in person with prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia, Narendra Modi of India and Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
Couple kicked off JetBlue flight for failing to comply with mask rules, berating crew
A couple seen in a viral video was removed from a San Diego-bound flight after failing to comply with the mandatory mask requirement.
A couple seen in a viral video was removed from a San Diego-bound flight after failing to comply with the mandatory mask requirement.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Inslee: Masks required at large outdoor gatherings in Washington starting Sept. 13
Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.
Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
Arizona again reports over 3,000 additional COVID-19 cases
Health officials in Arizona reported over 3,000 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases for the first time in six days as virus-related hospitalizations during the current surge remained above 2,000.
Health officials in Arizona reported over 3,000 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases for the first time in six days as virus-related hospitalizations during the current surge remained above 2,000.
Phoenix Union High School District offering $100 gift cards to fully vaccinated students
The “Vax to the Max” campaign, which started Sept. 10, is intended to help with the district's goal of having at least 85% of all students and faculty across their campuses fully vaccinated.
The “Vax to the Max” campaign, which started Sept. 10, is intended to help with the district's goal of having at least 85% of all students and faculty across their campuses fully vaccinated.
Proof of vaccination required for West Hollywood patrons wanting to dine at indoor bars, restaurants
Restaurants and gyms in West Hollywood must require adult patrons to show proof of vaccination before they can get in the indoor portion of the establishment.
Restaurants and gyms in West Hollywood must require adult patrons to show proof of vaccination before they can get in the indoor portion of the establishment.
President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate plan elicits praise and scorn in Arizona
Republican and Democratic political leaders in Arizona are speaking out, following President Joe Biden's announcement of a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate plan for the U.S.
Republican and Democratic political leaders in Arizona are speaking out, following President Joe Biden's announcement of a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate plan for the U.S.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
CDC calls long-term COVID-19 ‘emerging public health concern’
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
Gov. Ivey, who blamed 'unvaccinated folks' for COVID-19 surge, vows to resist Biden orders
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who said it was “time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for this summer’s COVID-19 surge, has vowed to resist President Joe Biden’s executive orders on vaccines.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who said it was “time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for this summer’s COVID-19 surge, has vowed to resist President Joe Biden’s executive orders on vaccines.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.



















