Dec 02 Survey finds harassment, discrimination ‘common’ at FEMA By Ben Fox, Associated Press More than a quarter of employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency say they have been harassed or discriminated against based on their gender or race. Continue reading
Dec 02 Swamped hospitals scramble for pandemic help By Grant Schulte, Amy Forliti, Associated Press U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses. Continue reading
Dec 02 The challenges Biden will face on immigration reform By Daniel Bush President-elect Joe Biden is expected to sign executive orders on immigration that would represent a clear break from the Trump administration, and could have an immediate impact on the way migrants are treated at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Dec 02 U.S. tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes By David Koenig, Associated Press Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering service animals. Continue reading
Dec 02 Wisconsin governor calls Trump lawsuit an ‘assault’ By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Attorneys for Wisconsin's governor are calling President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the state's election results an “assault on democracy.”… Continue reading
Dec 02 Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press U.S. health officials say staying home for the upcoming winter holidays is the best way to stay safe and protect others. But for those who ignore that advice, COVID-19 testing before and after trips is an option. Continue reading
Dec 02 Democratic lawmakers to introduce anti-slavery constitutional amendment By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press Democrats in the House and Senate will introduce a joint resolution Wednesday aimed at amending the 13th Amendment. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: U.S. Chamber of Commerce holds virtual discussion with the CDC By Candice Norwood In total, the U.S. has seen more than 13.7 million confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 270,000 COVID-related deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. Continue reading
Dec 01 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: AG Barr says no evidence of large-scale election fraud In our new wrap Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General William Barr has dealt a fresh blow to President Trump's claims of widespread election fraud, and a key scientific committee told the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the first COVID-19… Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 6:19 Health care workers, nursing homes should get COVID-19 vaccine earlier, CDC panel says The recommendations made on Tuesday by the CDC advisory committee about who should get the earliest doses of a COVID vaccine kick off a series of crucial decision points for the coming weeks, including how states make their own decisions… Continue watching