Dec 17 Can you safely enjoy the holidays? Experts offer COVID tips By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press The delta and omicron variants of the coronavirus are trying to spoil the holiday spirit, but there still are ways to enjoy the festivities. Continue reading
Dec 17 Far-right using COVID-19 theories to grow reach, study shows By David Klepper, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press The data is especially concerning given a rash of incidents around the world that indicate some extremists are moving from online rhetoric to offline action. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: CDC endorses schools' coronavirus 'test-to-stay' policies By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. health officials are endorsing "test-to-stay" policies that allow close contacts of students infected with the coronavirus to remain in classrooms if they test negative. Continue reading
Dec 16 U.S. regulators say abortion pill no longer has to be picked up in person By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Earlier this year the FDA stopped enforcing the in-person dispending requirement because of the pandemic. Under Thursday's decision the agency will permanently drop the rule. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 9:20 As the holiday season nears, concerns of a resurgent virus are growing By William Brangham, Amber Partida From Broadway to Britain, COVID-19 is spreading new fears, forcing new shutdowns and prompting people to wonder when it will all end. And experts warn omicron is likely to become the dominant strain in the U.S. William Brangham reports on… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 8:32 Why a website with explicit directions for suicide remains active By Amna Nawaz, Claire Mufson Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young Americans, and most websites about suicide are aimed at prevention. But a New York Times investigation looks into one that provides information and directions for how to die. Gabriel Dance and… Continue watching
Dec 16 EPA details push to tighten rules for lead in drinking water By Suman Naishadham, Michael Phillis, Associated Press The Biden administration is taking steps aimed at reducing lead in drinking water, releasing $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal. Continue reading
Dec 16 CDC panel recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over Johnson & Johnson shot due to blood clot risk By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Thursday's recommendation came after government advisers reviewed new safety data about rare but potentially life-threatening blood clots linked to J&J's shot. Continue reading
Dec 16 Supreme Court returns Texas abortion case to appeals court By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In last week's majority opinion written by Gorsuch, the Supreme Court limited who can be sued by the clinics in their effort to win a court order preventing the law's enforcement and allowing them to resume providing abortions without severe… Continue reading
Dec 16 WATCH: Deputy National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi and Karine Jean-Pierre hold news briefing By Associated Press The Biden administration is taking steps aimed at reducing lead in drinking water, releasing $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal. Continue reading