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US Officials Consider Giving Half Doses of Moderna Vaccine to Give More People Immunity

Jan 04, 2021 12:25 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The U.S. government is thinking of giving people half doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in order to speed up inoculations, a federal official said on Sunday.

Pastor Killed, 2 Others Injured in Texas Church Shooting

Jan 03, 2021 11:45 PM EST By Dana Cruz

A Texas church shooting on Sunday morning resulted in the death of a pastor and injuries of two other individuals.

Trump Urges Georgia Election Official To 'Find' Over 11,000 Ballots, Review Results

Jan 03, 2021 10:14 PM EST By Dana Cruz

President Donald Trump on Sunday asked a Georgia election official to "find" the votes he needed to overturn the latest presidential race results, reports said.

President Trump Returns To The White House From Florida

President Trump Considered as Frontrunner for 2024 Election, But Some Contenders Remain

Jan 03, 2021 02:00 AM EST By Dana Cruz

President Donald Trump isn't done with criticizing the results of this year's presidential race but he's already seen as a frontrunner for the 2024 election as other contenders from the GOP remain.

Fact Check: Did Experts Say Asymptomatic Patients Can't Spread COVID-19?

Jan 03, 2021 12:33 AM EST By Dana Cruz

A social media post claimed that presymptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients could not spread the disease in any setting, but that is not the case.

McConnell’s Kentucky Home Vandalized After Blocking Stimulus Check Boosts

McConnell's Kentucky Home Vandalized After Blocking Stimulus Checks Boost

Jan 02, 2021 10:30 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home in Louisville Kentucky was vandalized on Saturday after the Senate refused to take up a bill enhancing the amount for stimulus checks.

Pfizer Volunteers Who Received Placebo May Be Offered Vaccine by March

Jan 02, 2021 08:48 PM EST By Dana Cruz

A COVID-19 vaccine could be offered to Pfizer volunteers who received a placebo during vaccine trials by March 1.

Pelosi's San Francisco Home Vandalized With Graffiti, Pig Head on New Year's Day

Jan 02, 2021 05:23 AM EST By Dana Cruz

A San Francisco home belonging to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was vandalized with graffiti and a pig's head in the early morning hours of New Year's Day.

New COVID-19 Variant Found in Florida as U.S. Cases Top 20 Million

Jan 02, 2021 04:27 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Florida became the United State's third state to report the more contagious COVID-19 variant that was first found in the United Kingdom.

Trump Reflects on 'Historic Victories' as Biden Looks Ahead in Contrasting New Year Messages

Jan 02, 2021 01:06 AM EST By Dana Cruz

President Donald Trump recalled 2020's "historic victories" in his year-end message while President-elect Joe Biden looked forward to 2021.

First US Case Of Variant UK Covid-19 Strain Found In Colorado

Two States Confirm First Cases of More Contagious COVID-19 Variant

Dec 30, 2020 10:16 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Two U.S. states, Colorado and California, have each confirmed their first cases of the more contagious COVID-19 variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom.

Senate Homeland Security Committee Hears Testimony On Irregularities In 2020 Election

Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley to Object Electoral College Vote on January 6

Dec 30, 2020 09:14 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley on Wednesday became the first senator to say he will be objecting to the certification of the Electoral College vote on January 6.

Operation Warp Speed Behind Schedule: Vaccinating Americans Could Take 10 Years at Current Pace

Dec 30, 2020 08:15 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Operation Warp Speed did not appear to be moving fast enough as a jarring analysis found that it could take almost 10 years to inoculate all Americans at current pace.

California Extends Stay-at-Home Order Amid Sustained Virus Surge

Dec 29, 2020 11:09 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Southern California will be welcoming 2021 with strict restrictions and a struggling economy as its regional stay-at-home order was extended because of a sustained coronavirus outbreak.

Fact Check: Did Trump's Delayed Spending Bill Signing Cost You a Week of Unemployment Pay?

Dec 29, 2020 09:44 PM EST By Dana Cruz

After his initial refusal, President Donald Trump signed the $2.3 trillion spending bill on Sunday, and some Americans are worried that the delay caused an impact on unemployment pay.

Lawmakers In D.C. Reach Agreement On Passage Of Covid Relief Bill And Omnibus Spending Package

McConnell Blocks Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, Promises to Put Trump Concerns 'Into Focus'

Dec 29, 2020 08:33 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked an attempt by House Democrats to increase the amount of the recently passed stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000.

Got a New Phone This Holiday Season? Here's How You Can Recycle You Old Gadgets

Got a New Phone This Holiday Season? Here's How You Can Recycle Your Old Gadgets

Dec 29, 2020 06:57 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Many people are probably gifted with the newest tech during the holidays, rendering old gadgets a bit useless or worn out. But instead of throwing them out, you can recycle them.

House Moves To Override Trump's Veto of Defense Bill

Dec 29, 2020 06:29 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The House of Representatives moved to override President Donald Trump's veto of a defense bill, setting the stage for the first-ever veto override in the Trump presidency.

California Supreme Court: Sex Offenders Are Eligible for Early Parole

Dec 29, 2020 04:09 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The California Supreme Court ruled on Monday that nonviolent sex offenders can be considered for early parole.

Brazil's Fiocruz to Seek Regulatory Approval for Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine

Dec 28, 2020 08:56 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Brazil's Fiocruz biomedical institute will seek regulatory approval for the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on January 15.

Beverly Hills Restaurant Caught Planning Secret Party for New Year's Eve

Dec 28, 2020 04:55 AM EST By Dana Cruz

A Beverly Hills restaurant known to be a celebrity hangout was busted for trying to hold a secret party for New Year's Eve that would defy COVID-19 restrictions.

Fact Check: Can Burnt Oranges Aid in Restoring Lost Senses from COVID-19?

Dec 28, 2020 03:42 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Lost senses of smell and taste have been heavily reported as clear-cut signs of COVID-19, but how true is it that burnt oranges can help restore them?

Dr. Fauci And HHS Sec. Azar Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations During NIH Vaccine Kick-Off Event

Fauci Denies Deliberately 'Distorting' Herd Immunity Estimates, Settles on 75-80%

Dec 28, 2020 01:28 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that he did not deliberately move the goalposts for when the country would reach herd immunity, saying he was only offering "guestimates" before.

Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill After Initial Refusal

Dec 27, 2020 09:44 PM EST By Dana Cruz

President Donald Trump signed the massive coronavirus relief bill and government relief package into law on Sunday despite his initial comment suggesting he would veto the bill.