Nation Aug 13 Florida school mask ban faces legal challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask requirements in schools faces a challenge in a Tallahassee courtroom.
World Aug 12 Haiti's presidential election postponed until November Electoral council spokesman Richard Dumel confirmed Thursday that the nine-member body had agreed the day before the new date for the elections, which were originally to be held Sept. 26. He did not say why the vote was postponed.
World Aug 12 UK to send 600 troops to Kabul to help nationals leave In a statement, the defense ministry said the troops will provide protection and logistical support for the relocation of British nationals where required. Around 4,000 British nationals are believed to be in Afghanistan.
Health Aug 12 WATCH: Florida governor announces launch of virus rapid response unit Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he is launching a rapid response unit to expand the use of monoclonal antibodies and relieve pressure at hospitals that continue to report a rise in COVID-19 patients.
Science Aug 12 NASA facility in Ohio named for native son Neil Armstrong The state’s U.S. senators led the efforts to change the name of the NASA Plum Brook Station in Sandusky to the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility.
Health Aug 12 WATCH: Fauci says to expect more children infected with coronavirus Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans can expect to see more children infected with the coronavirus as the highly transmissible delta variant extends its hold across the country.
Health Aug 11 WATCH: WHO to test three existing drugs for use with COVID The World Health Organization said Wednesday it will soon begin testing three drugs currently used for other diseases to see if they might help patients suffering from the coronavirus.
Politics Aug 11 YouTube suspends Rand Paul after misleading video on masks YouTube has suspended U.S. Sen. Rand Paul for seven days after the Kentucky Republican posted a misleading video suggesting face masks don't prevent infection by COVID-19. The video was also removed.
Arts Aug 11 'Jeopardy!' producer Mike Richards named host; role for Bialik Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer as Trebek’s successor over a field of celebrity candidates.
Nation Aug 11 Huge California fire grows as Montana blaze threatens towns California’s largest single wildfire in recorded history continued to grow after destroying nearly 550 homes while authorities in Montana ordered evacuations as a wind-driven blaze roared toward several remote communities.