Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist and insensitive imagery
Six Dr. Seuss books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo,” will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said.
Nike executive resigns over ties to son's sneaker resale business
One of Nike's top executives has stepped down after an investigation into a major purchase her son made for his sneaker resale business.
Nigerian governor says hundreds of kidnapped schoolgirls are freed
Hundreds of Nigerian girls abducted last week from a boarding school in the country’s northwest have been released.
Prince Philip moved to specialized London heart hospital
Prince Philip was transferred Monday to a specialized London heart hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.
Golden Globe winners: 'Nomadland' wins best drama film, Chadwick Boseman wins posthumous award
The bi-coastal Golden Globe Awards came and went Sunday night with glitz, glamour, virtual acceptance speeches and technical difficulties as the ceremony adopted to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump wins CPAC straw poll by wide margin
Former President Donald Trump, in results announced Sunday, won the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll with 55% of attendees saying they'd vote for him if the 2024 GOP primary were today.
Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.
US launches airstrike on facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
Fans react to actress Emma Watson retirement rumors
Fans of Emma Watson are reacting to the rumors about her retiring from acting at age 30.
Ex-Cuomo aide says governor kissed her, suggested strip poker
Lindsey Boylan, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, says the governor once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting. His press secretary denies Boylan's claims.
FDA releases new data on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ahead of decision
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
United States Postal Service unveils new mail trucks
The new trucks feature a lower hood, an extra-high windshield, and other new bells and whistles.
Scientists warning about more transmissible California COVID-19 variant
The California COVID-19 strain is more transmissible, causes more severe illnesses, and is more resistant to the current vaccines.
Tiger Woods car crash: Messages of love and support for injured golf pro light up social media
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, who dated Tiger Woods, tweeted, “Praying for TW right now.”
Hershey's announces new organic Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
The Hershey Company has revealed new organic Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
California approves $600 stimulus payments for 5.7 million people: Newsom
The California Legislature has approved $600 payments for about 5.7 million people. Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he will sign the legislation into law.
Joaquin ‘El Chapo' Guzman’s wife’s booking photo released ahead of virtual court appearance
Emma Coronel Aispuro, who is the wife of Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, was arrested Monday in Virginia on international drug trafficking charges.
10 years after quake, Christ Church Cathedral finally rising
Monday marks one decade since the quake struck, killing 185 people and upending countless more lives.
Janet Jackson surprises gymnast who did viral floor routine tribute
A UCLA gymnast who went viral for her floor routine got a Facetime from her idol.