A four-alarm fire on Monday ravaged a Pittsburgh historic building that has stood since the 1800s. No injuries were reported.
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White House, health officials concerned after maskless Super Bowl celebrations; Florida reaches 200 variant cases: Latest COVID-19 updates
On the same day it hosted Super Bowl LV, Florida on Sunday became the first state to report 200 variant COVID-19 cases. Latest virus news.
1,000+ troops to help vaccine distribution; at-home test surge coming; Johnson & Johnson applies for authorization. Latest COVID-19 updates.
More than 1,000 active duty troops will begin supporting vaccination sites. FDA preps for “all eventualities” of virus variants. Latest COVID-19 news.
White House might send masks to every American; no cruising to Canada until 2022; young adults drive infections: Latest COVID-19 updates.
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The wolf moon, first of 12 full moons in 2021, rises Thursday night. Here’s the history behind its name.
The name is attributed to Native Americans noticing that wolves would howl during the winter months, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Coronavirus updates: Rate of new infections falls sharply; Michael Strahan reportedly tests positive
In piece of good news, new U.S cases of the coronavirus have fallen 35% from their Jan. 11 peak, a USA TODAY analysis shows. Latest COVID-19 news.
Abraham Lincoln, out. George Washington, gone. San Francisco votes to rename 44 schools for namesakes’ ties to racism, slavery.
School board members have argued that the renaming is timely and important, given the country’s reckoning with a racist past.
Dana Point, California, where marine mammals ‘live in harmony with people,’ earns distinction as first Whale Heritage Site in US
Known as the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World, Dana Point, California, has been named as the first Whale Heritage Site in the U.S.
Coronavirus updates: Oregon health workers stuck in snow vaccinate other drivers; US could reach 500K deaths by February, task force says
The White House Task Force held its first COVID-19 briefing, targeting vaccinations and warning the U.S. could soon hit 500,000 deaths. Latest news.
Coronavirus updates: CDC researchers say schools can reopen safely; Dr. Anthony Fauci offers hope on variants; 100M global infections
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes vaccines have “enough cushion” to be effective against variants. Global deaths set record. Latest COVID-19 news.