Dec 14 Watch 7:58 With time running out, an economic relief deal eludes lawmakers As we mark 300,000 deaths from COVID, a deal to provide economic relief still eludes lawmakers. Time is running out, with benefits from CARES Act set to expire the day after Christmas. A bipartisan group offered two proposals Monday afternoon… Continue watching
Dec 14 Trump eases rules for religious social service providers By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said the changes will "remove unfair obstacles." Critics, however, said the changes will remove important protections for LGBTQ people and others who may face discrimination from religious groups. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 10:11 Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it's having devastating consequences By Cat Wise, Jaywon Choe Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and its consequences can be devastating. Those experiencing high levels of trauma can see dramatically lower life expectancies, and the CDC estimates it accounts for billions of dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity. Continue watching
Dec 14 U.S. COVID-19 deaths top 300,000 as vaccinations begin By Adam Geller, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press The number of dead tallied by Johns Hopkins University rivals the population of St. Louis or Pittsburgh. It is more than five times the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam War. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Biden speaks after Electoral College vote By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Associated Press Joe Biden is ready to declare that “not even an abuse of power” can stop a peaceful transition of power in the U.S. after last month's election — a swipe at President Donald Trump's refusal to accept defeat and at… Continue reading
Dec 14 Cleveland baseball team's owner says name won't change in 2021 By Tom Withers, Associated Press After months of discussions with a variety of groups, including Native Americans who have long protested against the team's use of a moniker and symbols that many deem racist, the American League team is dropping the name it has been… Continue reading
Dec 14 How to find help with healing from childhood trauma By Rachel Wellford Childhood trauma is a complicated issue and the path to recovery is not one-size-fits-all, but here is a starting point for those seeking help. Continue reading
Dec 14 CDC says people with history of severe allergic reactions can get COVID-19 vaccine By Casey Ross, STAT The CDC said people who have had severe reactions to prior vaccines or injectable drugs can still get the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading
Dec 14 Momentum builds for letting people vote while on parole By Associated Press Colorado, Nevada and New Jersey passed measures in 2019, and California voters approved a constitutional amendment, Proposition 17, in November to automatically restore voting rights to people on parole. Continue reading
Dec 14 U.S. health workers start receiving COVID-19 vaccine By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Hospitals are rolling out the first small shipments, as boxes of precious frozen vials arrive at locations around the country — a day of hope amid grief as the nation’s death roll nears 300,000. Continue reading