More than 101 million Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 43% have received at least one dose, and the average daily case count is down 16%.
Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. restricting travel from India amid raging COVID outbreak
India is dealing with a widespread outbreak of COVID-19 that has strained its health care system to the breaking point.
U.S. aid reaches COVID-wracked India as thousands gasp for air
Help is arriving, but as the government denies acute oxygen shortages that are leaving patients to die at overcrowded hospitals, it's a drop in the bucket.
Southwest flight attendant sues over husband's COVID-19 death
Carol Madden alleges a mandatory training event led to her getting the virus and infecting her spouse of 35 years.
Restaurants face new COVID-19 challenge: Finding workers
Eateries are starting to reopen, but workers are in short supply. Employers are dangling bonuses and other incentives.
As COVID-19 ebbs, Disneyland reopens after 13-month closure
For now the theme park is allowing only state residents to visit and will operate at limited capacity.
Pacific Northwest faces COVID-19 surge as other states reopen
New York City is on the verge of reopening while states in the Pacific Northwest are facing another surge.
Many Americans prefer a specific brand of vaccine
In a new survey, many Americans say social media posts by family and friends were a reason they favored a certain vaccine.
CDC signals cruise ships can resume sailing in U.S. this summer
Federal health agency OKs voyages in which nearly all crew and passengers are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Brazil surpasses 400,000 coronavirus deaths
Brazil has become the second country in the world to top 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, losing another 100,000 lives in just one month. April was the country's deadliest month of the pandemic.
How hackers are attacking the COVID-19 supply chain
Attack "has the hallmarks of nation-state activity" and was designed to undermine trust in the vaccine, experts say.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre reopens with tribute to pandemic heroes
The amphitheatre celebrated its 80-year anniversary by honoring frontline workers.
New York City to fully reopen on July 1
"This is going to be the summer of New York City," he said. "You're going to see amazing activities, cultural activities coming back. I think people are going to flock to New York City, because they want to live again."
White farmers seeking loan forgiveness sue U.S. government
Midwestern farmers allege they can't participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program "solely due to their race."
1,300 vaccine doses set to go to waste in Philadelphia
Supply of the vaccine is outpacing demand in parts of the U.S. as some Americans remain reluctant to get shots.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas urges fans to help India's COVID-19 crisis
"India is my home and India is bleeding," Chopra Jonas said.
U.S. economy grew strongly in the first 3 months of 2021
The U.S. gross domestic product hit 6.4% annual growth rate in the first quarter, propelled by consumer spending and fiscal stimulus.
Wealthy could dodge 90% of Biden's capital gains tax
President's plan could generate $1 trillion in the next decade, but only $100 billion of that is likely to be paid.
U.S. faces COVID-19 vaccine surplus as demand slows
For the first time since March 22, the U.S. is averaging less than 2.5 million vaccinations a day.
Miami teacher warned kids against hugging COVID-vaccinated parents
One 5th grade student's mother told CBS News Miami that her "stomach dropped" when she learned about the Centner Academy teacher's warning.
Scientists back Brazil's decision to ban Russian COVID vaccine
Brazil's drug regulator wasn't the first to flag apparent anomalies with Sputnik V vaccine doses, and scientists say their import ban seems prudent.
Apple profits more than double on pandemic-stoked iPhone sales
Despite strong growth at the tech giant, a global chip shortage could dent its revenue by up to $4 billion.
FTC finds over 400,000 COVID-related scams since pandemic
Americans have lost close to $400 million in fraud that seeks to exploit the pandemic, federal regulators said.
Middle-class families may have a tax rate of zero — or less
American Rescue Plan's tax credits and stimulus payments are reducing income tax rates for many households.
COVID-19 pill could be ready by year's end, Pfizer CEO says
Vaccine maker chief tells CNBC that oral drug to fight the coronavirus early on could be available later this year.
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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?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
