Hospitals desperate for nurses and doctors amid virus surge
COVID-19 pushes medical centers and health care workers to breaking point as CDC warns worst is yet to come.
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Tiger "nearly tore" off worker's arm at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Crews said an employee was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
Couple arrested for flying despite positive COVID tests
"They knowingly boarded a flight aware of their positive COVID-19 test results, placing the passengers of the flight in danger of death," Kauai police said.
Hundreds rally for NYC bar owner who defied COVID rules
Hundreds protested after a manager was arrested for refusing to comply with the state's coronavirus restrictions.
Watch: Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
This year's National Christmas Tree is a 30-foot Colorado blue spruce from Palmyra, Pennsylvania.
Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week
Although the number of workers filing for unemployment declined, claims remain at historically high levels.
Former prosecutor now says inmate "does not deserve" death sentence
The 40-year-old was convicted for his role in the murders of youth ministers Todd and Stacie Bagley in 2000.
Tens of thousands without power as new fires erupt in California
Almost 60,000 people in southern California are without electricity and hundreds are fleeing their homes as Santa Anna winds fuel new wildfires.
2 missing, homes destroyed in "devastating" Alaska mudslides
A mudslide measuring an estimated two football fields across slammed into a neighborhood in southeast Alaska.
Taylor Swift gives sneak peek of rerecorded hit "Love Story" in new ad
"Working hard to get the music to you soon!!" she tweeted to her fans.
Soccer Olympian-turned-doctor helps treat COVID-19 patients
Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke graduated from medical school just before COVID-19 gained traction.
Boeing 737 Max completes 1st passenger flight since grounding
It will be weeks until regularly scheduled passenger service begins, but American Airlines plans to fly the 737 Max with passengers by the end of the year.
U.S. reaches 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
Hospitalizations have more than tripled nationwide since October 1, leaving healthcare systems stretched thin.
NYC had 100,000 homeless students last year
A new report shows one in 10 students in New York City public schools were homeless for the 2019-2020 school year.
CDC reduces quarantine time from 2 weeks to 10 days with no symptoms
The shorter time period is meant to encourage more people to quarantine.
Trump's judicial confirmations to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate
House GOP elects Jim Jordan as next leader in major shakeup
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
4 grizzly bears killed mom and daughter in Canada, DNA confirms
Thune wins reelection as Senate GOP leader after midterms losses
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in U.K.
911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"
