Novel coronavirus

Judge blocks Florida law that prevents cruise lines from requiring proof of vaccination

By Associated Press

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Florida law that prevents cruise lines from requiring passengers to prove they're vaccinated against COVID-19. The judge says it appears unconstitutional and won't likely hold up in court.

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated U.S. visitors

By Lisa Baumann, Wilson Ring, Associated Press

Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.

Pentagon to require COVID vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise.

France’s virus pass is now required in restaurants, trains

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

France took a big step into a post-pandemic future by requiring people to show a QR code proving they have a special virus pass before they can enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel across the country.

Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials

By Roselyn Romero, Associated Press

A growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes.

Pause on student loan payments extended through January

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The Biden administration has announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that was scheduled to expire next month.

Students ask Supreme Court to block college vaccine mandate

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

It's the first time the high court has been asked to weigh in on a vaccine mandate and comes as some corporations, states and cities are also weighing vaccine requirements for workers or even to dine indoors.

WATCH: Pelosi praises July jobs report

By Associated Press

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is praising July's encouraging job report, crediting Democrats in the White House and Congress for building back the economy after losses due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida OKs school vouchers in districts requiring masks

By Brendan Farrington, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Florida’s Board of Education decided Friday to provide private school vouchers to parents who say a public school district’s mask-wearing requirements amount to harassment of their children.