The flu is starting to fade in much of the U.S. after an early and strong start to the season. According the CDC, the number of hospital admissions fell for the second week. But it is still out there

Supreme Court to hear second case on Biden's student loan forgiveness

Dec 13th, 2022 2m 8s

The latest emergency appeal from the Biden administration means there are now two separate cases on the loan forgiveness plan at the Supreme Court.

BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are now the dominant COVID variants. Here's what this means

Nov 20th, 2022 3m 8s

BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are taking over, which is especially challenging for people who are immunocompromised. Get caught up ahead of Thanksgiving.

1 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma

Nov 5th, 2022 1m 59s

The tornadoes killed at least one person, injured dozens of others and left dozens of homes and buildings in ruins.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms

Oct 23rd, 2022 43s

Dr. Rochelle Walensky is up-to-date with her vaccinations and is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said in a statement.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost up to $130 per dose, but should be covered by insurance or other programs

Oct 22nd, 2022 2m 37s

Pfizer will charge $110 to $130 for a dose of its COVID-19 vaccine once the U.S. government stops buying the shots.

Arizona governor candidate Kari Lake may not honor election results

Oct 17th, 2022 2m 3s

The 2022 campaign features "election deniers," Republicans who agree with Donald Trump's false claims about his loss in the 2020 election.

Three people injured in shooting at Six Flags theme park near Chicago

Aug 15th, 2022 1m 27s

Three people were injured in a shooting incident at Six Flags Great America near Chicago. It occurred just 15 miles near Highland Park, Ill.

'Cleveland against the world'? Browns player downplays Watson boos

Aug 15th, 2022 1m 47s

Deshaun Watson faced boos and even some profane chants in his first Browns start in Jacksonville. Teammate Joel Bitonio downplayed its impact.

This week in COVID: Biden still positive; disparities in booster uptake; new research on rebound cases

Aug 6th, 2022 2m 31s

Biden continued to test positive for COVID Friday. Although his symptoms are almost completely resolved, his physician said he'll remain in isolation.

Bill Russell, NBA legend and Boston Celtics great, dies at 88

Aug 1st, 2022 4m 27s

Bill Russell, who has been called the greatest team player in sports, leading the Celtics to 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons, died. He was 88.

President Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case

Jul 31st, 2022 2m 12s

Biden's positive COVID-19 infection is considered a "rebound" case associated with his Paxlovid treatment, his doctor says.

Carnival, Royal Caribbean and more drop pre-cruise testing after CDC ended its COVID-19 program

Jul 30th, 2022 2m 9s

Following the end of the CDC's COVID-19 cruise ship program, cruise lines are changing their protocols.

TBS' 'Full Frontal With Samantha Bee' canceled following network merger

Jul 26th, 2022 1m 51s

"Full Frontal With Samantha Bee" has been axed at TBS after seven seasons. Bee was one of the last high-profile women to host her own late-night show.

'Unprecedented': Beach taken from Black couple returned 100 years later

Jul 22nd, 2022 1m 29s

Nearly 100 years after a Black couple was stripped of their California oceanfront resort, officials on Wednesday gave the land back to their descendants.

11th child this year dies in hot car, outpacing last year's numbers

Jul 20th, 2022 1m 41s

At least 11 kids have died in hot cars in the U.S. this year. USA TODAY details each case, how they happened and what can help prevent such deaths.

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for youngest Americans; shots will become available as soon as Tuesday

Jun 19th, 2022 2m 35s

The actions clear the way for 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to begin delivery and distribution to young children as soon as Tuesday.

Another trucker protest convoy falters as numbers thin Live COVID updates

Feb 27th, 2022 2m 43s

A truck convoy that rolled out of California bound for the nation's capital to protest mandates has given up because of lack of interest. COVID news.

'Zero tolerance' Police towing trucks away, arresting protesters from US-Canadian bridge

Feb 13th, 2022 2m 7s

Police swept through the lingering protest near the massive Ambassador Bridge linking Detroit to Canada on Sunday.

FDA authorization of Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under 5 paused to wait for more data

Feb 12th, 2022 2m 30s

The FDA will wait to take up Pfizer's request until data becomes available on a third vaccine dose for children under 5, likely in early April.

Researchers consider how to stop the next pandemic; Virginia school mask mandate to stay in place despite Gov's orders. COVID-19 updates

Feb 5th, 2022 2m 39s

Preventing the next pandemic should be prioritized now, new study says. Virginia school mask mandate will stay in place – for now. More COVID updates.

1 million deaths is coming for pandemic

Jan 30th, 2022 1m 7s

The average daily death toll during the omicron surge has surpassed the daily toll seen when the more severe delta variant dominated. Latest COVID news.