The attending physician for Congress warns of potential exposure from U.S. Capitol lockdown. Indiana reports first case of variant. Latest COVID news.
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A huge sinkhole, 66 feet deep and 21,500 square feet, opens in parking lot of Italian hospital, disrupting COVID-19 care
An Italian hospital remained on backup power Sunday, two days after a massive sinkhole opened in the parking lot and disrupted COVID-19 treatment.
‘A direct attack on democracy’: World leaders react with shock after Trump supporters riot at US Capitol
World leaders condemn the
‘unacceptable attack’ against American democracy by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Coronavirus updates: ‘Premature’ to change COVID-19 vaccine dosing, FDA says; New York reports first case of more contagious virus strain
Britain becomes first nation to use Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. December smashed records for deaths and cases in the U.S. Latest COVID-19 news.
On 18th birthday, Greta Thunberg says ‘we shouldn’t be relaxing’ on climate change. She wants new headlights for her bike, too.
The Swedish activist, who has become a symbol for young people protesting climate change inaction, spoke out in an exclusive Sunday Times interview.
California Highway Patrol seeks answers after ‘tragic’ head-on crash kills 7 children, 2 adults
The children, who were between the ages of 6 and 15 years old, were members of two related families, the Fresno County Coroner’s office said.
Can a shot reopen schools? Teachers should be next in COVID-19 vaccine schedule, CDC says
The CDC recommended teachers be next in line on the schedule for a COVID-19 vaccine. Will the slow rollout get in the way of reopening schools?
Heart failure in children: Another rare COVID-19 complication. Here’s what to look for.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, a small subset of kids infected with COVID-19 have developed heart failure. Doctors share symptoms to look for.
California voters failed to repeal ban on affirmative action. What signal does that send the rest of the nation?
Prop 16 failed, and many Americans continue to oppose affirmative action. Courts have supported the practice. Will the Supreme Court change that?
Coronavirus updates: FDA authorization of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expected Friday night
The Food and Drug Administration is trying to issue an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Friday evening, a source familiar with the process told USA TODAY.