COVID variant first found in U.K. now found in 26 states, says CDC director
The variant appears to be 50% more contagious than other strains of the virus.
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CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Carmaker says pricey coupe broke speed record at 282.9 mph
SSC North America made a second attempt to break the record for the world's fastest production car after doubts were raised over its first attempt in October.
Can schools safely reopen? Doctors weigh in
A report written by three Centers for Disease Control scientists and published in the Journal of American Medical Association stated that "there has been little evidence that schools have contributed meaningfully" to COVID-19 spikes.
Climate adviser Gina McCarthy on Biden's ambitious agenda
"This is about making sure that the power of the federal government can be used to craft a future that we'll be proud to hand to our kids."
Trump-era head of U.S. immigration courts to step down
His departure comes as the Biden administration has been replacing top government officials who shepherded major immigration restrictions.
Blinken takes over at State, vowing to rebuild diplomatic ranks
America's new top diplomat took the helm of the State Department on Wednesday with a vow to rebuild the ranks of the foreign service.
Group accused of botching Philadelphia vaccine clinic
"Obviously, in retrospect, this organization, it wasn't good for us to have a partnership with that organization," Philadelphia's health commissioner said.
Hundreds of Americans poisoned by hand sanitizer this month
Most hand sanitizers from Mexico contain toxic ingredients, FDA says in issuing broad warning about the products.
Biden's school reopening goal is silent on high schools
Biden's COVID-19 "national strategy" and his statements to press only cite K-8 schools in his push to reopen "most" schools in his first 100 days.
Melinda Gates on COVID-19 response and conspiracy theories
To date, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has invested $1.75 billion in the fight against COVID-19.
Senate Democrats introduce bill to make D.C. the 51st state
Although the D.C. statehood movement has support from most Democrats, it is unlikely to be approved in the Senate.
Biden reopening Obamacare enrollment during pandemic
Presidential order would offer help to millions of Americans who have lost health insurance during the outbreak.
Walgreens taps Starbucks executive Roz Brewer as CEO
Former chief operating officer for the coffee chain will become the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company.
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
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Trump says Iran "ready to fold up"
Cornell Title IX investigation docs reveal new details on rape investigation
Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean
"Mayday" EP on FlyDubai passenger saying show helped him during attack
