Fauci on risks of Omicron: "If you want to be fully protected, get boosted"
"This is a very dynamic situation," Fauci said. "We are dealing with a brand-new, extraordinarily transmissible variant, the Omicron variant."
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Tesla recalls nearly 500,000 cars to fix safety defects
Electric-vehicle maker's Model 3 and Model S are impacted by issues that could heighten chances of an accident.
"This is justice": Accuser Sarah Ransome on Ghislaine Maxwell's guilty verdict
Ghislaine Maxwell faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison after being convicted of five counts.
Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on charges tied to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring
Maxwell was convicted of five of the six federal counts.
Many U.S. New Year's Eve celebrations called off amid COVID surge
Many states are breaking their single-day case records. On Wednesday, more than 431,000 new cases were reported, the CDC said.
Latest jobless claims numbers are near 50-year low
Ranks of newly unemployed are at lowest level since 1969 as employers keep hold of workers amid a tight labor market.
California on alert as heavy snow and rain bring continuing danger
Storms cause travel disruptions on mountain routes and raise risk of mudslides from wildfire burn scars. But the weekend might offer some relief.
House January 6 committee defers request for some of Trump's records
The committee is seeking documents and communications related to January 6, including records related to Trump's prepared and actual public remarks from November 3, 2020, through January 20, 2021.
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to rule on Remain-in-Mexico policy
The Biden administration restarted the Trump-era border policy on a limited scale earlier this month to comply with court orders.
Severe storms, record-breaking warmth to hit parts of the South
The severe weather could touch down just weeks after deadly tornadoes ravaged through six southern states earlier this month.
LeBron James responds to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's criticism of COVID meme
Abdul-Jabbar said James' Instagram post "was a blow to his worthy legacy."
How a New Jersey school is building trust between students and police
In an effort to break down misconceptions, a school is pairing students with police for a day of intense bonding.
Search continues for skier who went missing on Christmas Day
Search and rescue workers are being hindered by extreme weather.
Hot jobs in 2022: Creators and marketers of non-fungible tokens
Expect to see more job openings in 2022 revolving around the creation and branding of NFTs, experts say.
Smithsonian temporarily closes 4 museums due to COVID case surge
Four museums in Washington, D.C. will be closed until January 3.
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