Nearly half of Americans live in areas where they should consider masking, CDC data says
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
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COVID cases up 76% among kids in recent weeks
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID vaccine boosters for kids as young as 5
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
Anti-abortion rights group leader accused of stalking doctor in San Francisco
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
Heat wave headed to the East Coast this weekend
Nineteen states and Washington, D.C., could set or tie existing high temperature records.
House passes bill to crack down on alleged gas price gouging
No Republicans supported the bill, which suggests it's likely to fail in the Senate.
Former FBI counsel testifies on 2016 Trump probe in Durham case
Former FBI general counsel James Baker takes the stand in the trial of Michael Sussmann, who is accused of lying to investigators.
Court tosses $300,000 hospital bill for promised $1,300 charge
Colorado woman faced massive surprise bill after a hospital employee misread her insurance card.
January 6 committee asks GOP rep for info about Capitol tour before assault
Democrats have accused Republicans of leading "reconnaissance tours" of people who breached the Capitol on January 6.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals she is engaged
"It's true! Thank you all for the well wishes," she wrote on Twitter.
MasterCard and Starbucks to cover abortion travel for workers
Financial services firms and coffee chain latest to add coverage before expected high court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
Friend, former agent, others testify about Johnny Depp's substance use
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
H&M to pay $36 million to settle claims over unused gift cards
Fashion retailer illegally kept million of dollars that belonged to customers, alleges New York attorney general.
With the end of Roe possible, anti-abortion rights groups plot next steps
The anti-abortion rights movement is preparing to shift the fight from the nation's highest court to state houses across the country.
Oklahoma lawmakers approve bill banning almost all abortions
The bill would prohibit all abortions, except to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest that has been reported to law enforcement.
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
Deadly shooting in Paris suburb may be terrorist act, officials say
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Trump's U.N. envoy says Iran war could drag on for another year
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Hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooter shares his story
Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old resigns
