Prince Charles and Camilla receive their first COVID vaccines
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, tested positive for coronavirus last March.
Coronavirus Pandemic
As shortages fuel anger, EU leader admits COVID vaccine plan mistakes
"We were late in getting approval... too optimistic about mass production, and perhaps we were too sure that the orders would be delivered on time," EU Commission president confesses to lawmakers.
Chicago teachers OK back-to-school COVID safety deal
Agreement ends long and often bitter dispute between union on one die and mayor and nation's third-largest school system on the other.
"It's an issue now of scarcity": States race to secure more vaccine doses
This week, Los Angeles County is reserving more than half of its vaccine supply for people who need their second dose — and in Alabama, several counties are only offering second doses.
Poll: Majority of Americans favor more COVID economic relief
Many would prefer that the congressional relief package receive bipartisan support.
CDC to say teacher vaccination not precondition to reopening schools
Guidelines are expected to say that teacher vaccination isn't a precondition for reopening schools.
World's 2nd-oldest person fends off COVID ahead of her 117th birthday
"I didn't even realize I had it," French nun Sister André told a local newspaper of her diagnosis. Now she has the all-clear to mark her birthday.
Virus relief plan places radically new emphasis on child poverty
Families would receive up to $3,600 annually for each child under age 6, and up to $3,000 for those up to 17.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout gets boost from Walgreens and Uber
The initiative will begin in Chicago, with plans to eventually expand to other cities like Houston, Atlanta and El Paso.
More sports stadiums to be used for COVID-19 vaccinations
Some of the best-known arenas in U.S., including Yankee Stadium, are now places where thousands can get shots in one place.
WHO team in Wuhan says "extremely unlikely" COVID-19 came from a lab
Of all the possible origins of the coronavirus, international team says it leaking from a lab is the least likely, to the extent that it merits no further investigation.
Majority of K-8 students see some in-class teaching, but it's hard to track
CBS News contacted all 50 state education boards and found only a handful of states tracking school instruction methods on a daily or weekly basis.
House Democrats press $15 minimum wage in COVID relief package
Though it's likely to pass in the House, its prospects in the Senate are uncertain.
Growing number of scammers claim to have COVID vaccines for sale
The bottom line: There is no legitimate vaccine for sale, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Facebook widens ban on vaccine misinformation
The platform added a new set of false claims to its list of COVID-19 information that will be removed.
Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
Wright is the first sitting congressman to die as a result of COVID-19
Americans hatching many new businesses despite COVID-19
The economic upheaval from the coronavirus recession shuttered countless small businesses — and launched many more.
Lawmakers look for ways to get PPE, testing to small businesses
A bipartisan bill would create a $1 billion grant program to help cash-strapped businesses and governments keep workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. races to administer vaccines as variant threat grows stronger
A new, more contagious variant of the virus may soon become the dominant strain.
$15 minimum pay would increase joblessness but reduce poverty, CBO says
The federal base of $7.25 has not budged for nearly 12 years, the longest span with no raise since law's start in 1938.
Variants raise concerns that people can get COVID-19 again
Even in cases where reinfection causes no symptoms or just mild ones, people might still spread the virus.
Kroger offers $100 to workers who get vaccinated
Nation's largest grocery chain is latest big company to commit to getting protection during pandemic.
"Hero pay" dispute leaves some grocery workers feeling "scared"
Long Beach city council ordinance mandates temporary wage hike for essential workers; Now, Kroger says they are forced to close two stores.
Churches hold indoor services after Supreme Court victory
California revised its guidelines for houses of prayer following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that lifted a temporary ban on indoor services.
South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine plan over study data
Trial shows Oxford-developed COVID-19 vaccine offers only "minimal" protection against mild to moderate illness from South Africa variant.
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Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
