Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance in coming days
Pfizer just days away from seeking US regulatory review, suggests the shots are 95% effective and protect older people most at risk.
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Iowa Sen. Grassley tests positive; states plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), third in the line of presidential succession as president pro tempore of the Senate, has tested positive for COVID-19. Here's the latest virus news.
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving; Biden urges Trump to aid transition
Virus roundup: Governors and mayors across the U.S. are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions as the virus surges ahead of the holidays. Here's the latest.
NCAA in talks with Indianapolis to host all of March Madness
The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men's college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19.
More states announce virus restrictions as US cases hit 11M; Trump adviser urges Michigan to 'rise up'
Coronavirus update: Fauci impressed with vaccine news from Moderna; 'huge wave' of evictions likely coming; plus the latest virus numbers.
Moderna vaccine appears 95 percent effective in early tests
For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection.
SpaceX, NASA launch full team of astronauts to space
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on the first full-fledged taxi flight for NASA by a private company.
9 charts that show you how and where COVID-19 is spreading, plus more of the latest updates
Over 11 million cases of COVID-19 have now been reported in the U.S. The virus is spreading more rapidly than it has at any time since the pandemic began. These charts show you how and where it's spreading. Also, a look at the latest virus developments.
Trump hails vaccine progress, rules out nationwide lockdown in first remarks since election loss
Virus roundup: Here are the latest COVID-19 updates, including details from President Trump's first public remarks since his defeat by President-elect Joe Biden.
Trump, stewing over election loss, silent on virus as cases climb at alarming pace
Virus roundup: The president has publicly disengaged from the battle against the coronavirus; another record day for cases in U.S.; foreign hackers target vaccine work.
Virus surge: Schools abandon classes, states retreat; feds announce vaccine deal with drug stores
Coronavirus roundup: School systems across the country are reverting to remote learning and states are reimposing other restrictions as the pandemic surges in the United States.
Lockdown or no lockdown? Biden adviser suggests 4- to 6-week shutdown; Fauci says it can be avoided
A Biden virus adviser says any lockdown could only be done with a massive economic package. Fauci says that could be avoided if Americans wear masks, socially distance. Get the latest virus developments.
Fever, symptom screening misses many virus carriers; US hits another record high in daily cases
New research confirms that temperature and symptom checks miss many coronavirus infections; the U.S. recorded more than 140,000 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, the latest all-time high; and more.
US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations; Texas first state to reach 1 million cases. Get the latest.
The latest wave of infections appears bigger and more widespread than the surges that happened in the spring and summer. Get the morning's latest virus developments.
US reaches 1 million new coronavirus cases this month; doctors may be better equipped for surge
The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of November. The tally of cases in just 10 days shows the reach of the virus amid a strong fall surge.
Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe. Get the latest on the coronavirus.
The CDC warns that small household gatherings are “an important contributor" to the worsening virus, but doesn't believe cancelling is necessary. A roundup of today's virus developments.
Vatican blames Pope John Paul II, many others for ex-Cardinal McCarrick's rise
The Vatican investigation found that a series of bishops, cardinals and popes downplayed or dismissed reports that McCarrick slept with seminarians.
Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines; HUD secretary Ben Carson tests positive
Virus roundup: Take a deep dive into how vaccines are approved and the path ahead for Pfizer; Ben Carson is the latest from the Trump campaign's election night party to test positive; and more.
Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Monday that he has fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.
Markets rocket higher on Pfizer news; more European nations hunker down. Get the latest.
Stocks jumped higher Monday morning after Pfizer announced its COVID-19 vaccine looks 90 percent effective. Get the morning's latest coronavirus developments.
