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Helene death toll rises to 120 as millions remain without power
Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.
5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald Trump
If Trump, the current GOP presidential front-runner, pleads not guilty his trial could take place as he makes his case for the White House.
Justice Alito refutes report that he took a luxury Alaska trip with billionaire
ProPublica claims Samuel Alito neither disclosed a trip he took with Paul Singer nor recused himself from cases Singer later had before the Supreme Court.
6 major takeaways from the ATF’s first report in 20 years on U.S. gun crime
Stolen guns, untraceable weapons and other deadly devices are becoming more prevalent in U.S. gun crimes, new federal data shows.
For the first time in 230 years, Congress has full U.S. Indigenous representation
With Rep. Mary Peltola's recent swearing-in, for the first time in more than 230 years a Native American, an Alaska Native and a Native Hawaiian are all members of the House.
NASA’s James Webb telescope reveals the universe as we’ve never seen it before
NASA's $10 billion new telescope showed the world something remarkable Monday: an image of some of the first galaxies to form in the universe.
The U.S. Justice Department will appeal the recent mask ruling by a federal judge
The CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in all indoor public transportation settings and says "wearing masks is most beneficial in crowded or poorly ventilated locations, such as the transportation corridor."
Ivermectin does not prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, a new study says
In the large study, researchers in Brazil studied more than 1,300 patients, half of which received ivermectin and the other half a placebo.
Biden announces free tests and defends the White House response as COVID cases surge
The federal government plans to buy a half-billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January.
Moderna says its COVID booster increases protection against omicron
Moderna said Monday that preliminary data showed that its COVID-19 booster shot is effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus currently surging in the U.S. and around the world.
COVID is again raging across the U.S. just as Americans gather for the holidays
The jump in cases in recent days is being blamed, in part, on the omicron variant. It's expected to become the dominant strain in the U.S. in the coming weeks.
Are you pregnant? The CDC really wants you to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The agency warned Wednesday that failing to get vaccinated puts a pregnant person and their unborn baby more at risk if they were to get the coronavirus. A low percentage of pregnant people in the U.S. — only 31% — have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says its booster shot provides increased protection from COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson shared data from its Phase 3 trial of the company's booster shot on Tuesday. The data showed a booster shot at six months provided a 12-fold increase in antibodies.
COVID vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 is safe and effective, Pfizer says
The first results from the highly anticipated trial studying the effectiveness and safety of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 showed promising results.
These images show just how bad Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana’s coastline
Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans are dealing with dangerous heat waves
The National Weather Service predicts areas on the East Coast could reach 100 degrees Thursday, with triple-digit temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, too. Relief isn't expected until the weekend.