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.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrives in Houston to encourage pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was joined by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at Texas Children's Hospital as part of efforts to visit pediatric vaccination clinics across the country over the coming weeks to encourage shots.

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.

Biden picks former FDA chief Robert Califf to lead agency again

President Biden on Friday tapped former FDA commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the U.S. regulatory agency.

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.

Johnson & Johnson plans to split into 2 public companies

Johnson & Johnson is breaking into two companies, separating the division that sells Band-Aids and Listerine from its prescription drug business.

Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles

Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.

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.