Congress seals deal on COVID-19 relief package
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help.
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People 75 and older, essential workers next in line for vaccine
A committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots.
Everything you need to know about the new COVID-19 vaccines
With a second vaccine now approved, find out more about who can get one, potential risks, how vaccines work and more. Plus, a guide to stay safe while you wait for your shot or if you choose not to get one.
US clears 2nd COVID-19 vaccine, adding Moderna shots to fight worsening pandemic
The move boosts efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day. Plus, a guide to vaccines and who's getting them.
Congress passes bill to avert government shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 relief talks
Congress swiftly passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night to avert a government shutdown, trying to buy time for endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
1 in 5 prisoners in the US has had COVID-19, 1,700 have died. Get today's latest virus updates.
In other coronavirus news: Shutdown deadline looms over Congress as relief talks press on; HHS secretary says Moderna vaccine shipments could start this weekend. Get the latest.
Pence, second lady get COVID-19 vaccine injections on live television
Vice President Mike Pence became the highest profile world leader to be vaccinated for the coronavirus Friday.
Moderna vaccine wins approval from FDA advisers; emergency use authorization to come quickly
A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, paving the way for the shot from Moderna and the National Institutes of Health to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.
Cybersecurity agency warns of 'grave risk' to US government from suspected Russian hack
U.S. authorities are expressing increased alarm about an intrusion into computer systems that officials suspect was carried out by Russia, citing threats posed to all levels of government and the private sector.
Moderna vaccine's public review underway; Congress hammering out final details of relief bill
Morning virus update: After a record day for cases, hospitalizations and deaths, a 2nd vaccine is getting a final review. Get today's latest, plus 11 charts tracking the spread.
Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics
Russia was banned Thursday from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Congress nears agreement on COVID-19 economic aid bill; US working to secure more vaccine
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that would deliver $300 per week jobless checks, $600 or so stimulus payments to most Americans and more.
Over-the-counter home coronavirus test approved; relief talks escalate in Congress
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves. Plus, the pace is intensifying as Washington negotiators try to reach agreement on virus relief.
Joe Biden picks Pete Buttigieg, former Democratic rival, to be transportation secretary
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Pete Buttigieg to be his transportation secretary, elevating the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate to a top post in the federal government.
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard indicted on sex-trafficking charges
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been indicted on charges of sex-trafficking, racketeering and other crimes involving dozens of women, some of them underage, according to federal prosecutors.
McConnell congratulates Joe Biden on his victory, says Electoral College 'has spoken'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday, calling him the president-elect and saying the Electoral College "has spoken."
FDA review of Moderna vaccine brings shot to cusp of US authorization
Second COVID-19 vaccine could be approved this week, extending access to millions more Americans.
Attorney General William Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas
Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is resigning amid lingering tension over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud.
Electoral College affirms President-elect Joe Biden's victory
Presidential electors cast the votes Monday that affirmed Joe Biden as the nation's next president, a formality that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump's refusal to concede he lost his race for reelection.
US coronavirus death toll reaches 300,000 on first day of vaccine injections
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 300,000 Monday just as the country began dispensing COVID-19 shots in a monumental campaign to conquer the outbreak.
