Oct 28 COVID-19 pandemic massively set back learning, especially for high-poverty areas By Bianca Vázquez Toness, Sharon Lurye, Associated Press The COVID-19 pandemic set back learning in some U.S. school systems by more than a year, with children in high-poverty areas most impacted, according to a district-by-district analysis of test scores. Continue reading
Oct 26 China begins administering inhalable COVID-19 vaccine boosters By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The vaccine, a mist that is sucked in through the mouth, is being offered for free as a booster dose for previously vaccinated people, according to an announcement posted on an official city social media account. Continue reading
Oct 25 WATCH: Biden receives new COVID-19 booster, promotes vaccines By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden called on Congress to provide the billions of dollars the administration has requested to buy additional vaccines, tests and treatments. Some lawmakers have balked at the request for more than $20 billion in new coronavirus funding. Continue reading
Oct 24 Jan. 6 sedition trial delayed after Oath Keeper leader contracts COVID By Ashraf Khalil, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The trial of a far-right extremist group leader and four associates charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has been delayed after the Oath Keepers leader tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 2:57 News Wrap: Student loan relief applications still open despite block In our news wrap Saturday, the White House is urging people to continue applying for student loan relief after a judge put Biden's plan on hold, residents of Kherson were ordered to evacuate ahead of an expected Ukrainian effort to… Continue watching
Oct 21 Biden administration creates tougher penalties for failing nursing homes By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The Biden administration says the worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will now face tougher penalties if conditions don’t improve at their facilities. Continue reading
Oct 21 Preliminary testing shows online learning has put U.S. kids behind, some adults have regrets By Bianca Vázquez Toness, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press As the harmful effects of extended pandemic school closures become more apparent, some educators and parents have regrets. Continue reading
Oct 19 COVID-19 linked to increase in U.S. pregnancy-related deaths By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims. Continue reading
Oct 13 Biden administration extends COVID-19 public health emergency By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The Biden administration says the COVID-19 public health emergency will continue through Jan. 11 as officials brace for a spike in cases this winter. Continue reading
Oct 12 More Americans feel financially vulnerable, AP-NORC poll finds By Josh Boak, Emily Swanson, Associated Press More U.S. adults are now feeling financially vulnerable amid high inflation. That's a political risk for President Joe Biden and fellow Democrats a month before the midterm elections. Continue reading