Novel coronavirus

Senate COVID-19 relief bill won’t include transportation projects GOP used to voice opposition

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

A spokesperson for Speaker Nancy Pelosi says it's “unclear how Republicans will justify their opposition" to the bill now.

States rapidly expanding vaccine access as supplies surge

By Mark Pratt, Tammy Webber, Associated Press

Buoyed by a surge in vaccine shipments, states and cities are rapidly expanding eligibility for COVID-19 shots to teachers, 55-and-over Americans and other groups as the U.S. races to beat back the virus and reopen businesses and schools.

WATCH: Cuomo addresses harassment claims, vows to stay in office

By Associated Press

Besieged by sexual harassment allegations, a somber New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized, saying he “learned an important lesson” about his own behavior around women, but he said he intended to remain in office.

Pandemic puts more than one-third of nonprofits in financial jeopardy

By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press

More than one-third of U.S. nonprofits are in jeopardy of closing within two years because of the financial harm inflicted by the viral pandemic, according to a study being released Wednesday by the philanthropy research group Candid and the Center…

Dolly Parton receives COVID-19 vaccine, rewrites ‘Jolene’ to fit the occasion

By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press

Dolly Parton rewrote the lyrics to "Jolene" as "Vaccine, vaccine," as she got her COVID-19 shot. The Grammy-winning singer, actor and humanitarian posted a video on Tuesday of her singing just before getting her vaccine.

New York lawmakers to limit Gov. Cuomo’s emergency powers amid harassment allegations

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing calls for resignations from some members of his own party as most leading Democrats signal they want to await the results of the attorney general's investigation into claims the governor sexually harassed aides.

Texas becomes biggest U.S. state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The decision comes as governors across the U.S. have eased coronavirus restrictions, despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over.

6 COVID-19 treatments helping patients survive

By William G. Bain, Georgios D. Kitsios, Tomeka L. Suber, The Conversation

A year after it became clear that COVID-19 was becoming a pandemic, there is still no cure, but doctors have several innovative treatments. Some are keeping patients out of the hospital entirely.

States easing COVID-19 restrictions despite experts’ warnings

By Heather Hollingsworth, Tammy Webber, Associated Press

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urgently warning state officials and ordinary Americans not to let their guard down.

Senate Democrats consider changes to House virus relief bill

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The chances seem slim that Senate Democrats will find a way to include a minimum wage boost in the massive relief package. Last week, the nonpartisan parliamentarian said it violated the chamber's rules and had to fall from the bill.