US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett tests positive for COVID-19
New York Giants offensive coordinator and former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York Giants offensive coordinator and former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas to vaccinate 1 million by end of the month, Abbott says ‘no more shutdowns’
Gov. Greg Abbott hopes to have 1 million Texans vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the month. He also passionately assured there will be no more shutdowns in the state of Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott hopes to have 1 million Texans vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the month. He also passionately assured there will be no more shutdowns in the state of Texas.
2nd healthcare worker in Alaska reports adverse reaction to COVID vaccine
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
California judge extends strip club exemption from pandemic-related restrictions
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
Unemployed Texans holding on to hope for second stimulus check
There’s some news that Congress could reach a deal on another stimulus check, which will bring much needed help for Texans looking for work.
There’s some news that Congress could reach a deal on another stimulus check, which will bring much needed help for Texans looking for work.
Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out
On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Dallas, Tarrant counties report record high COVID-19 hospitalizations
There are 996 COVID patients hospitalized in Tarrant County and Dallas County had 838 reported on Wednesday.
There are 996 COVID patients hospitalized in Tarrant County and Dallas County had 838 reported on Wednesday.
Twitter to remove false claims about coronavirus vaccines, add label to misleading tweets
Starting Dec. 21, the company plans to take measures to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the vaccines for the novel coronavirus.
Starting Dec. 21, the company plans to take measures to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the vaccines for the novel coronavirus.
Pence, wife to receive COVID-19 vaccine Friday in live broadcast, Biden could be vaccinated next week
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
Thousands of Texans still not able to afford rent as eviction moratorium expires at end of December
According to a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 1.7 million households in Texas have little to no confidence that they can afford next month’s rent.
According to a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 1.7 million households in Texas have little to no confidence that they can afford next month’s rent.
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Texas' hard-hit border areas
Some 15,600 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine arrived Tuesday at hospitals in El Paso and Edinburg, and more will land in Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville and El Paso later this week.
Some 15,600 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine arrived Tuesday at hospitals in El Paso and Edinburg, and more will land in Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville and El Paso later this week.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Tom Cruise yells at 'Mission: Impossible' crew members for breaking COVID-19 guidelines
Tom Cruise, who is also serving as a producer for the film, reportedly lost his temper after seeing two employees breaking COVID-19 guidelines.
Tom Cruise, who is also serving as a producer for the film, reportedly lost his temper after seeing two employees breaking COVID-19 guidelines.
California orders more body bags as coronavirus cases claim more lives
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
TikTok star who went viral for skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' says he tested positive for COVID-19
A social media sensation who went viral after he longboarded to a Fleetwood Mac classic announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
A social media sensation who went viral after he longboarded to a Fleetwood Mac classic announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
North Texas COVID hospitalization rate hits pandemic high at 17.92%
The 2,787 COVID-19 patients hospitalized Tuesday in the 19-county region account for 17.92% of all patients in those area hospitals.
The 2,787 COVID-19 patients hospitalized Tuesday in the 19-county region account for 17.92% of all patients in those area hospitals.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.