Nov 26 World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant By Raf Casert, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Nearly two years into the pandemic, the world is suddenly racing to contain a new coronavirus variant potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled relentless waves of infection on every continent. Continue reading
Nov 26 New variant hits sports just as they were nearing normality By Gerald Imray, Associated Press Golf, cricket and rugby became the first major sports to be affected by the new COVID-19 variant on Friday, prompting fears of renewed travel restrictions and disrupted events just as they were returning to normal nearly two years into the… Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 4:15 News Wrap: Europe's COVID-19 surge raises new alarms In our news wrap Thursday, Germany became the fifth European nation to pass 100,000 deaths as the Czech Republic declared a 30-day emergency and France announced stricter mandates. Also, millions of Americans celebrated Thanksgiving Day with a return to traditions,… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 2:49 Poet recounts ups and downs of the pandemic — on a literal rollercoaster For many Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has felt like a rollercoaster. Infections have gone down, then back up. Mask mandates were put in place, then dropped and then required again. Poet Jasmine Gardosi was asked by the British charity National… Continue watching
Nov 24 After a pandemic pause, Thanksgiving travelers hit the road again By David Koenig, Associated Press Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 24 U.S. to mandate vaccines for all border crossers in January By Zeke Miller, Associated Press A senior administration official said the requirement, which the White House previewed in October, brings the rules for essential travelers in line with those that took effect earlier this month for leisure travelers. Continue reading
Nov 23 Schools across the country are struggling to find staff. Here's why By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, Gabrielle Hays, Roby Chavez Paying students to serve lunches during school hours. Bringing retired teachers back to the classroom. Across the country, these are some of the short-term solutions to a nationwide shortage of school staff… Continue reading
Nov 23 Vaccines are making Thanksgiving gatherings easier, but COVID-19 hot spots remain By Ed White, Associated Press Nearly 200 million Americans are fully vaccinated, but that leaves tens of millions who have yet to get a shot in the arm. Continue reading
Nov 23 WHO warns of possible surge in COVID deaths in Europe, Central Asia By Associated Press WHO Europe also cited growing evidence of a decline in protection against infection and mild disease through vaccines, and said a “booster dose” should be given as a priority to the most vulnerable populations… Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 8:00 News Wrap: Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen completes prison sentence In our news wrap Monday, former President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer completed his three-year prison sentence. Another major investigation has concluded that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. The average number of new daily COVID-19… Continue watching