Sep 09 FDA delays decision on e-cigarette ban for vaping giant Juul By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Parents, politicians and anti-tobacco advocates have pressured the FDA for years to ban Juul's high-nicotine devices, which many blame for the recent spike in underage vaping. Continue reading
Sep 09 20 states support challenge to South Carolina 'fetal heartbeat' abortion law By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The prosecutors argue in a brief filed in federal court Wednesday that the restrictive measure could harm their states by taxing resources if women cross borders to seek care. South Carolina's law restricts abortion if a so-called "fetal heartbeat" is… Continue reading
Sep 09 Japan extends virus emergency until end of September By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says serious cases remain high and are still overwhelming many hospitals. Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant. Continue reading
Sep 09 Biden requiring federal workers to get COVID shot By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors who do business with the federal government. Continue reading
Sep 09 Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she had breast cancer and is recovering By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she has been treated for breast cancer that was found in February and the treatment "went well."… Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 7:43 As overrun Idaho hospitals ration care, doctors fear a COVID peak may still be weeks away COVID-19 cases in Idaho are up more than 40% in the last two weeks, and hospitalizations up 25%. Some hospitals in the state's northern part are having to ration the care they give. Idaho has one of the nation’s lowest… Continue watching
Sep 08 Missouri left mask rules up to school districts. Parents say their kids are at risk By Gabrielle Hays Missouri parents say they've had to constantly adjust as mask rules change across the state. Continue reading
Sep 08 Fed survey finds growth 'downshifted' in summer due to COVID By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Fed survey, released Wednesday, said the slowdown was largely attributable to a pullback in dining out, travel and tourism in most parts of the country, reflecting concerns about the spread of the delta variant. Continue reading
Sep 08 What to know about booster shots if you received Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine By Maureen Ferran, The Conversation It's been six months since the Johnson & Johnson vaccine received emergency use authorization. What does the data show about its efficacy, side effects and protection from variants?… Continue reading