Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk radio pioneer, dead at 70
Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer, his family announced.
Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer, his family announced.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
Arizona coronavirus toll tops 15,000 deaths, over 800,000 cases
The Department of Health Services on Wednesday reported 1,315 additional confirmed cases and 82 new deaths, increasing the state’s pandemic totals to 801,055 cases and 15,063 deaths.
The Department of Health Services on Wednesday reported 1,315 additional confirmed cases and 82 new deaths, increasing the state’s pandemic totals to 801,055 cases and 15,063 deaths.
New COVID-19 clinic opens in Paradise Valley
Southwellness COVID Solutions, a clinic focused on coronavirus testing and treatment, is opening in Paradise Valley on Feb. 17. Officials say it's the first facility of its kind in Maricopa County. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell reports.
Southwellness COVID Solutions, a clinic focused on coronavirus testing and treatment, is opening in Paradise Valley on Feb. 17. Officials say it's the first facility of its kind in Maricopa County. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell reports.
With virus numbers dropping, California could reopen more
“The good news: Parts of the state are already beginning to open back up,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, adding he expects to allow more counties to reopen next week.
“The good news: Parts of the state are already beginning to open back up,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, adding he expects to allow more counties to reopen next week.
Biden optimistic on reopening of elementary schools
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
Number of COVID-19 deaths in Arizona nearing 15,000
State health officials on Feb. 16 reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths. That brings the overall number of cases in Arizona to 799,740 and the number of deaths to 14,981.
State health officials on Feb. 16 reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths. That brings the overall number of cases in Arizona to 799,740 and the number of deaths to 14,981.
Educators react to Gov. Ducey's signing of bill that exempts schools from letter-grade evaluation
Under a new bill signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, schools are now exempt from being letter-graded this year.
Under a new bill signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, schools are now exempt from being letter-graded this year.
Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Tech exec apologizes after holding convention that led to 24 people testing positive for COVID-19
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
Saliva-based COVID-19 tests being offered in Scottsdale
A saliva-based COVID-19 test is being offered in Scottsdale near McDowell and Scottsdale roads. The site will be able to provide 500 tests a day and up to 2,500 a week.
A saliva-based COVID-19 test is being offered in Scottsdale near McDowell and Scottsdale roads. The site will be able to provide 500 tests a day and up to 2,500 a week.
COVID-19 vaccine becoming more accessible in Arizona pharmacies
More people are about to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in Arizona as people 65 years and older can now get the vaccine and doses are being delivered to pharmacies, expanding accessibility.
More people are about to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in Arizona as people 65 years and older can now get the vaccine and doses are being delivered to pharmacies, expanding accessibility.
Lumber supply shortage in Arizona, US continues as demand remains
The demand for lumber remains high as the actual amount of lumber is low in Arizona and the US. The pandemic has impacted the industry tremendously, as well as weather and shipping delays.
The demand for lumber remains high as the actual amount of lumber is low in Arizona and the US. The pandemic has impacted the industry tremendously, as well as weather and shipping delays.
Arizona receives C grade for vaccination efforts from Harvard researchers
Harvard University researchers gave Arizona a C grade for how it's efficiently inoculating all eligible people with COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Harvard University researchers gave Arizona a C grade for how it's efficiently inoculating all eligible people with COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Firefighters introduce new technology to quell cancer risk
Although the Coronavirus has been on everyone’s minds this year, fighting cancer is still on the forefront at fire departments nationwide. Now they're coming up with unique ways to keep their crews safe.
Although the Coronavirus has been on everyone’s minds this year, fighting cancer is still on the forefront at fire departments nationwide. Now they're coming up with unique ways to keep their crews safe.
UArizona study: More young adults turning to booze during pandemic
According to a new study by researchers at the University of Arizona, there has been a sharp increase in alcohol dependence in between April and November 2020, as the nation was ravaged by the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 10's Christina Carilla spoke with Professor William 'Scott' Kilgore, a professor with UArizona, on the sobering statistic.
According to a new study by researchers at the University of Arizona, there has been a sharp increase in alcohol dependence in between April and November 2020, as the nation was ravaged by the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 10's Christina Carilla spoke with Professor William 'Scott' Kilgore, a professor with UArizona, on the sobering statistic.