Military families turning to food banks receive outpouring of support
"CBS Evening News" viewers donated $600,000 to help military families struggling with hunger during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Pfizer says its COVID vaccine 100% effective in 12- to 15-year-olds
The results are seen as a step toward possibly beginning shots in that age group before they head back to school in the fall.
Pandemic spurs decline in women in business leadership roles
Women were less likely to be hired for leadership roles in the past year, LinkedIn data show, eroding years of parity progress.
Blocked from a PPP loan, one woman sold her wedding ring to stay afloat
Women and people of color are driving a pandemic surge in new entrepreneurship but say it's tough to get aid.
Delta to start selling middle seats again for first time in a year
Atlanta-based carrier is the last of the four major airlines to relinquish pandemic step to keep space between passengers.
COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in 2020, CDC says
COVID-19 death rates were highest among those over age 85, Native Americans, Hispanics, and men.
COVID cases rise nationwide as doctors fear a fourth wave
Doctors are warning the next COVID-19 surge is not on the horizon, but already here.
Judge orders vaccines must be made available to all N.Y. prisoners
In response to a lawsuit against the New York Governor and the state health commissioner, a judge wrote, "There is no acceptable excuse for this deliberate exclusion."
Biden signs extension of small business loan program
Mr. Biden signed a bill extending the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans through May 31.
While COVID-19 testing and vaccination are free, getting infected is not
Despite widespread testing and vaccinations, there's still a risk of getting COVID-19 and facing huge medical bills to treat it.
Some Social Security recipients desperate for latest stimulus checks
"To me, 'shortly' is two to three days, not two weeks," one retiree said as he awaits the latest round of government cash.
Alcohol-free cocktails, wine and beer becoming popular
Individuals are turning to booze-free spirits to socialize with clearer minds and for headache-free mornings.
Animals are most likely the source of COVID-19, draft report says
A joint World Health Organization-China study on the origins of the coronavirus says a lab leak is "extremely unlikely."
White House leaves vaccine "passports" to private sector
The White House says it will be to the private sector to develop vaccine credentials in compliance with federal guidelines.
90% of all U.S. adults eligible for COVID vaccine by April 19
Mr. Biden also warned Americans "don't let up now," and called on governors who have lifted mask mandates to reinstate them.
N.Y. opens up COVID vaccine to all adults starting April 6
Adults 30 and older are eligible for the vaccine starting March 30
CDC director warns of "impending doom" amid COVID spike
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. has surpassed 30.2 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
As millions face eviction, large landlords show record profits
Invitation Homes, the nation's largest single-family home landlord, had its most profitable year ever in 2020.
Vaccines and spring break spur busiest air travel days of pandemic
TSA has screened more than 1 million passengers at U.S. airports for 17 days in a row, unheard of numbers since pandemic started.
Eviction moratorium extended to June 30 by the CDC
The moratorium on evictions was set to expire on March 31, which could have posed a threat to millions of renters.
Amazon workers in Alabama vote on union push. Here's what to know
A victory by organized labor in Bessemer, Alabama, could set off a chain reaction at nation's No. 2 private employer.
Online sports gambling has exploded during the pandemic
Super Bowl LV was "the largest single-event legal handle in American sports betting history" with $4.3 billion in wagers.
Fauci warns against potential new COVID-19 surge as cases remain high
Fauci said a leveling off of new cases at a high rate of infection is "a risk."
U.K. eases some lockdown restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is easing the stark "stay at home" message that has curtailed everyday life — and kept the virus in check — for almost three months.
Gottlieb says vaccines should provide "pretty big backstop" against new surge
"If we could just get two or three more weeks of around 3 million vaccines a day, that's going to be a pretty big backstop," Gottlieb said.
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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?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
