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.
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9 million small businesses fear they won't survive pandemic
As COVID-19 pummels small businesses, 3 in 10 say they won't make it without more federal funds, Fed survey shows.
Hacker tries to poison Florida town's water supply
The hacker allegedly tried to change the sodium hydroxide in the water supply from about 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million.
The Weeknd's Super Bowl halftime performance sparked lots of memes
Many people took to social media to compare the singer's set to various pop culture moments.
Reform Alliance names Robert Rooks as new CEO
Rooks, who is replacing Van Jones as founding CEO, will begin his new role on March 1.
Washington State trooper killed in avalanche while snowmobiling
Trooper Steve Houle is at least the 15th person to die in an avalanche in just over a week in the U.S.
Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell dead at 61
Sowell had a terminal illness, officials said. He was fighting the death penalty he got after being convicted of killing 11 women between 2007 and 2009.
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
Man sentenced after granddaughter's fatal fall from cruise ship
Anello was charged with negligent homicide in the death of Chloe Wiegand, who fell more than 100 feet from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship window in July 2019.
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.
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.
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.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
