Poll: Half of vaccinated Americans ‘extremely’ hesitant to spend holidays with unvaccinated family

A recent Harris poll found that half of vaccinated Americans say they are “extremely” or “considerably” hesitant to spend the holidays with unvaccinated family members or friends.

FDA approves Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk

The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.

Newsom declares California a 'reproductive freedom state'; signs privacy laws for abortion patients

One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.

Fake funeral home ad pushes COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina

“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.

Arizona reports over 70 more COVID-19 deaths for 2nd day in a row

The 2,106 additional cases and 74 deaths increased the pandemic totals to 1,072,863 cases and 19,658 deaths, according to Arizona’s coronavirus dashboard.

CDC advisory panel meets to discuss Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.

Biden doubles US global COVID-19 vaccine donation to 1B doses

President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.

Arizona Rep. Lesko to undergo surgery for removal of gallbladder

Lesko said in a statement on Sept. 21 that doctors recommended she have the surgery after she experienced gastrointestinal problems during the last several weeks.

Family mourns after New Jersey man died while hiking in Arizona

The death of a New Jersey man who was hiking a trail in the Tonto National Forest has left his girlfriend and a family devastated.

Arizona man using yoga as a way to help with his drug addiction recovery

Jacob Daffner's drug addiction began at a young age, and with little left to give after arriving to Arizona, he took on yoga as a way to help with his recovery,

Rowlett sports bar kicks out couple for wearing masks

A couple says they were inside the Hang Time Restaurant for less than 10 minutes. The couple claims they were told to leave because both of them were wearing masks. "F***k the pandemic. I don’t care about that s**t," the owner said. "I’m tired of it. I’m tired of the masks."

CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red

With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.

US COVID-19 deaths average more than 1,900 a day for 1st time since March

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.

Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says

A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.