Supreme Court rejects appeal to stop Maine's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
Vice President Kamala Harris to get COVID-19 booster shot
The White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will receive a COVID-19 booster shot on Saturday.
The White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will receive a COVID-19 booster shot on Saturday.
FBI: Nearly 4 times as many police officers have died from COVID-19 as guns in 2021
According to data from the FBI, there have been 279 line-of-duty deaths in the first nine months of 2021, with 169 of those deaths from COVID-19 alone. Gunfire claimed the lives of 43 officers, the FBI reported.
According to data from the FBI, there have been 279 line-of-duty deaths in the first nine months of 2021, with 169 of those deaths from COVID-19 alone. Gunfire claimed the lives of 43 officers, the FBI reported.
Arizona lawmaker, doctor treats woman on flight with anaphylaxis symptoms
An Arizona lawmaker who’s also an emergency room doctor jumped into action during an in-flight emergency when a passenger suffered a severe allergic reaction during a cross-country flight.
An Arizona lawmaker who’s also an emergency room doctor jumped into action during an in-flight emergency when a passenger suffered a severe allergic reaction during a cross-country flight.
DNI COVID-19 report: US intelligence agencies likely won't determine origins of virus
U.S. intelligence agencies say they likely won’t ever be able to conclude whether COVID-19 spread by animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab.
U.S. intelligence agencies say they likely won’t ever be able to conclude whether COVID-19 spread by animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab.
CDC: Vaccine immunity more protective than previous COVID-19 infection
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
Iowa governor signs COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
Arizona reports 3,691 additional COVID cases, 63 more deaths
Arizona reported nearly 3,700 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases as the state's rolling averages for new cases and deaths increased.
Arizona reported nearly 3,700 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases as the state's rolling averages for new cases and deaths increased.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
Family of couple on the run in $18M COVID-19 relief fraud believes they were abducted
Family members of a Tarzana couple whom the FBI believes cut their tracking bracelets and went on the run while awaiting sentencing for their roles in an $18 million COVID-19 relief fraud case contend the pair were kidnapped.
Family members of a Tarzana couple whom the FBI believes cut their tracking bracelets and went on the run while awaiting sentencing for their roles in an $18 million COVID-19 relief fraud case contend the pair were kidnapped.
16 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in Kingman jail
Mohave County Sheriff's officials say the Adult Detention facility identified 16 inmates who tested positive for the virus this week out of 34 inmates.
Mohave County Sheriff's officials say the Adult Detention facility identified 16 inmates who tested positive for the virus this week out of 34 inmates.
Woman billed $700 after sitting in ER waiting room for 7 hours, leaving without treatment
A woman says she was billed for a trip to the emergency room, even though she didn't receive any treatment.
A woman says she was billed for a trip to the emergency room, even though she didn't receive any treatment.
Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Biden arrives in Rome for global summit as domestic agenda in limbo
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
White former hospital exec wins $10 million in reverse discrimination case
David Duvall claimed he was fired due to Novant Health's diversity efforts.
David Duvall claimed he was fired due to Novant Health's diversity efforts.
Florida files lawsuit against Biden administration to challenge vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Arizona reports 2,795 more COVID-19 cases, reduces death total
The subtraction of 11 deaths was due to “a low number of additions and routine data cleaning,” the department said.
The subtraction of 11 deaths was due to “a low number of additions and routine data cleaning,” the department said.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.