Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers

The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.

COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule

The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.

Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis

The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.

Memorial service held for retired Mesa Fire Captain Trevor Madrid

A memorial service for Capt. Trevor Madrid was held on the morning of Nov. 23. Madrid died on Nov. 14, the department said.

Denver revives mask mandate, other cities relax rules amid rising COVID-19 cases

Some places in the U.S. have reinstated mask mandates while others have dropped them. But U.S. health officials say it may be too soon to drop mask mandates altogether as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise.

Malcolm X's daughter, Malikah Shabazz, found dead in Brooklyn home

One of the six daughters of civil rights icon Malcolm X was found dead inside her home in Midwood, Brooklyn, said the NYPD.

More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds

The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.

Quick-thinking employees honored by Glendale Fire Dept. for helping to save co-worker's life

Thanks to a few quick-thinking employees at a behavioral health facility, an Arizona man gets to spend Thanksgiving with his family. Now, those employees are being honored by the Glendale Fire Department.

Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike

Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.

UArizona researcher releases new report on origin of COVID-19

Since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a debate over where the virus originated from, and that debate has come back to life, as a result of a report released by a scientist in Arizona.

COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests

Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.

Child COVID-19 vaccines help prevent new variants, experts say

Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.

Judge hears argument in Arizona attorney general's lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine rules

Arizona AG Mark Brnovich said the suit challenging the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations targeting employers with 100 or more workers would be filed Friday.

Harris to announce $1.5B investment to fight health care worker shortage

The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.

Austria's nationwide lockdown begins, with COVID-19 vaccine mandate looming

The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.

Arizona man reunited with family after months-long COVID-19 battle

Doctors said Brian Argo, who was battling COVID-19, had a five percent chance to survive. On Nov. 21, three months after the start of his battle, he was reunited with his family and friends.

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic diagnosed with cancer, moved to North Carolina facility

Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was flown on a plane to be transferred from a federal medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, to a federal medical center in Butner, North Carolina, late Tuesday or early Wednesday.