Dec 30 Watch 8:45 U.S. struggles to distribute vaccinations, falling far short of projections In the first two weeks of America's vaccination campaign, just 2 million people have received the first of the two required doses for their vaccinations -- far short of the Trump administration's projections of 20 million vaccinations by the end… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 6:36 COVID-19 cases drop in rural Missouri, but vaccinations are still weeks away As the pandemic continues spiraling out of control in much of the U.S., the number of infections have declined in recent weeks in Scotland County, Missouri. But despite that good news, medical professionals there may not receive any doses of… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 2:55 Author David Leavitt on crossword puzzles, grief and ritual Sometimes it's the little things that get us through the hard times, and for many people crossword puzzles can serve as an escape. Author David Leavitt shares his humble opinion on the importance of this daily memento. Continue watching
Dec 30 California announces first case of COVID-19 virus variant By Don Thompson, Associated Press Newsom said he had just learned of the finding in a Southern California case Wednesday. He announced it during an online conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious-disease expert. Continue reading
Dec 30 ‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Dawn Wells dies, COVID-19 cited By Associated Press "There is so much more to Dawn Wells" than the "Gilligan's Island" character that brought her fame, her publicist said in a statement. Besides TV, film and stage acting credits, her other real-life roles included teacher and motivational speaker, they… Continue reading
Dec 30 California governor offers plans to reopen in-person schools By Don Thompson, Associated Press He said the recommendation announced Wednesday was driven by increasing evidence that there are lower risks and increased benefits from in-person instruction particularly for the youngest students. Continue reading
Dec 30 WATCH: Pelosi holds weekly briefing amid COVID-19 relief checks push By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will hold her weekly press briefing Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers push for $2,000 relief checks to help Americans struggling during the pandemic. Continue reading
Dec 30 Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies at 41 from COVID-19 By Associated Press The state's newest congressman, set to take office in January, was admitted to a Monroe hospital on Dec. 19 after testing positive for the coronavirus disease. Continue reading
Dec 30 No travel history in 1st reported U.S. case of coronavirus variant By Associated Press A new variant of the coronavirus that may be more contagious has been found in a Colorado man who had not been traveling. Continue reading
Dec 29 For some colleges, COVID-19 ‘accelerated innovation’ in how to adapt By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report The pandemic has accelerated innovation in an industry that’s usually slow to change. Continue reading