Novel coronavirus

Female inmate’s execution on hold; 2 more halted over COVID-19

By Michael Tarm, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

The U.S. government's plans to carry out its first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades are on hold, and two other executions this week have been canceled because the inmates tested positive for COVID-19.

Pandemic has imperiled plans to retrieve Titanic’s radio

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

Fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is threatening a company's controversial plans to retrieve and exhibit the radio that broadcast distress calls from the sinking Titanic.

WATCH: U.S. shifts to speed COVID-19 vaccinations; won’t hold back 2nd doses

By Zeke Miller, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots after a slow start.

Congresswoman has COVID-19 after Capitol riot

By Associated Press

Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey says she has tested positive for COVID-19 and believes she was exposed during protective isolation in the U.S. Capitol building as a result of Wednesday’s rioting.

States to receive initial $3 billion infusion for vaccines

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

State and local governments will be receiving their first infusion of federal money to support vaccination efforts against the coronavirus.

Pfizer study suggests vaccine fights variant

By Associated Press

New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.

London mayor warns of city’s critical COVID situation as virus spreads fast

By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

London’s mayor has declared the capital’s COVID-19 situation to be critical, reflecting deteriorating conditions for beleaguered hospitals, as the country authorized a third vaccine for emergency use.

U.S. loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.

U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus for the first time

By Associated Press

The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.

‘Mean Girls’ musical won’t reopen on Broadway due to COVID-19

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

The musical, based on Tina Fey's hit film, will abandon its spot at the August Wilson Theatre, having played over 800 performances and grossing $124 million.