Chainsmokers promoter fined $20,000 for coronavirus violations Promoters involved in a charity concert featuring The Chainsmokers have been fined $20,000 for violating state safety regulations. Oct 14, 2020
Barron Trump tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month The members of the first family have all since tested negative for the virus. Oct 14, 2020
Florida-LSU game postponed after Gators report virus outbreak At least 21 team members tested positive for COVID-19, including about a dozen more who have quarantined through contact tracing. Oct 14, 2020
Walmart spreads out holiday sales to avoid Black Friday mob Retailer says doorbuster deals will be reserved for online as it tries to steer more shoppers away from stores. Oct 14, 2020
Dozens positive for virus after "superspreader" Sweet 16 party At least 37 people tested positive for COVID-19, and 270 people were instructed to self-quarantine. Oct 14, 2020
School says students may be intentionally getting COVID-19 Brigham Young University's campus in Idaho warned that students caught intentionally contracting the virus will be suspended and potentially "permanently dismissed." Oct 14, 2020
For employers, COVID-19 testing easier said than done Detecting infected employees before they sicken coworkers is a major challenge, and only one piece of a pricey puzzle. Oct 14, 2020
Woman dies after catching COVID-19 twice, study says She is not the first person who has had COVID-19 twice – and worse the second time, researchers say. Oct 14, 2020
COVID-19 has led to rising levels in food insecurity in U.S. Studies show that food insecurity has doubled overall and tripled among families with children due to the pandemic. Oct 14, 2020
Doctor: Pauses of COVID-19 clinical trials are routine Two COVID-19 clinical trials were paused over possible safety concerns, but one doctor said these pauses are routine and reassuring. Oct 14, 2020
Trump urges Congress to "go big or go home" on COVID stimulus bill However, Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused the White House of being unserious in its negotiations. Oct 14, 2020
Theater chain AMC warns that it's running out cash Many small and midsize cinemas could go bankrupt without government aid, according to industry groups. Oct 14, 2020
"Superspreader" event linked to 125 virus cases at university Since August 24, Monmouth University has reported over 319 coronavirus cases. Oct 14, 2020
Cuomo warns of "more restrictions" if COVID hot spots flare up With coronavirus cases rising across the country, New York's governor tells "CBS This Morning" how he's handling outbreaks in his state. Oct 14, 2020
Fauci says Trump campaign is "harassing" him with unauthorized ad "By doing this against my will they are, in effect, harassing me," Fauci said Monday. Oct 14, 2020
25-year-old man first in U.S. to catch COVID twice, study says His second infection was symptomatically more severe than the first and lasted about six weeks, the researchers said. Oct 13, 2020
"Drive-thru drama" brings theater outdoors While many theater productions have gone dark due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show is still going on in the parking lot of the Alden Theatre in Virginia. Oct 13, 2020
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID vaccine trial over sick participant The New Jersey-based pharmaceuticals giant is the latest to halt a major coronavirus vaccine trial over a single unexplained illness. Oct 13, 2020
Why are jail phone calls so expensive? Advocates say the price of using telephones behind bars could mean cutting off communication with loved ones who serve as support systems and aid with rehabilitation. Oct 13, 2020
Machu Picchu reopened for a single tourist Machu Picchu closed in March – just days after Jesse Katayama arrived in Peru to see the ancient attraction. Oct 13, 2020
Social Security recipients to get extra $20 a month in 2021 Next year's cost of living adjustment is 1.3%, but some say the adjustment doesn't reflect real costs for seniors. Oct 13, 2020
Nashville worship event draws hundreds of unmasked people The event leader posted videos of the gathering on social media, calling it a protest. The police chief said he was "greatly disappointed" by the disregard for public health. Oct 13, 2020
Pandemic's total cost to America: $16 trillion Total estimated cost of the pandemic would eclipse all the money U.S. spent on wars in the past two decades. Oct 13, 2020
Health officials sound alarm over surge of virus cases The country is seeing roughly twice as many new cases today as it did at the start of April. Oct 13, 2020
WHO: Letting virus spread to reach herd immunity is "unethical" "Herd immunity is achieved by protecting people from a virus, not by exposing them to it," said the head of the World Health Organization. Oct 13, 2020