Jan 12 Thousands of NYC nurses return to work as 2 hospitals make deal to end strike By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals have ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement that union officials say offers better working conditions and pay raises. Continue reading
Jan 11 House Republicans use new majority to approve anti-abortion measures By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Neither is expected to pass the Democratic-led Senate, but Republicans said they were making good on promises to address the issue along with other legislative priorities in the first days in power. Continue reading
Jan 11 Jill Biden has cancerous lesions removed, White House says By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says surgeons have removed a cancerous lesion above first lady Jill Biden's right eye, as well as another cancerous lesion on her chest, while a third lesion on her left eyelid is being examined. Continue reading
Jan 10 Pentagon drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for troops By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 6:10 News Wrap: At least 17 dead as Pacific storms batter California In our news wrap Tuesday, at least 17 are dead as Pacific storms have battered California for 10 days, the Biden administration announced more measures to address record numbers at the southern border and the World Health Organization urged countries… Continue watching
Jan 10 988 mental health line receives over 2 million calls and texts in 6 months By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The 988 mental health and suicide prevention helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched. It has received just over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages since July. Continue reading
Jan 10 China halts visas for Japan, South Korea following virus testing on Chinese travelers By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Chinese embassies suspended issuing new visas for South Koreans and Japanese on Tuesday in apparent retaliation for COVID-19 testing requirements recently imposed by those countries on travelers from China. Continue reading
Jan 10 Birth control ruling to see fresh scrutiny in Republican-controlled Texas Capitol By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press Access to reproductive health care is likely to command fresh scrutiny before the Republican-controlled Texas Capitol, where new restrictions are on the table in the first session since a statewide abortion ban took effect. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 5:38 CDC warns of rising strep throat infections among children By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings The CDC is investigating a rise in severe cases of strep throat among kids in the U.S. Several children’s hospitals across the country have reported an increase in strep cases since November, including in Colorado where two children died. Dr. Continue watching
Jan 09 New guidance on childhood obesity urges medication and surgery By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press New guidelines suggest children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively. Continue reading