More than 50 million people across eight are under heat warnings and watches on Tuesday as the National Weather Service urged people to stay indoors.
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2 people dead after being swept out by currents in Florida; ‘hero’ who tried to save them also missing, authorities say
A man and a three-year-old child are dead and another man is missing after currents Friday swept them out to sea at a Tampa beach in Florida.
Vaccination rates fall to new lows; UK may delay reopening as infections rise; Moderna shot coming soon for kids: Live COVID-19 updates
The rate of vaccinations around the country has sunk to new lows, threatening the goal of 70% with at least one dose by July 4. Latest COVID-19 news.
‘This violence has to stop’: Authorities arrest 3 teens linked to deadly Florida graduation party shooting
Police have arrested three in connection with the Sunday shooting at a graduation party that left at least three people dead and five others injured.
‘Very tragic and sad’: Los Angeles County firefighter kills 1, injures 1 in fire station shooting in Agua Dulce
An off-duty firefighter opened fire at a Los Angeles County fire station Tuesday, killing one colleague and injuring another, authorities said.
‘A Community Thrives’: Gannett Foundation calls for applications in national, local crowdfunding and grant program
Many organizations can get a helping hand this year by applying to the 2021 A Community Thrives program, a $2.3M initiative of the Gannett Foundation.
UK reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time in nearly a year; Moderna seeks full FDA approval for vaccine: Latest COVID-19 updates
Moderna announced Tuesday that it has begun applying for a full license for its vaccine from the FDA, an upgrade from current emergency authorization.
Memorial Day weekend travel brings test for Americans; CVS, Kroger offer vaccine incentives; 3.5M global deaths: Live COVID-19 updates
Coronavirus infections dropping and 50% of American adults fully vaccinated have left many people looking forward to Memorial Day. Live COVID updates.
Ohio woman claims state’s first $1M vaccine jackpot; 10 states reach Biden’s vaccination goal: Live COVID-19 updates
Ten states, mostly in the Northeast, have reached a goal to vaccinate at least 70% of adults with at least one dose by July 4. Latest COVID-19 news.
William Shakespeare, first man to get vaccinated, dies at 81; antibodies remain 10 months after infection, study says: Live COVID-19 updates
William Shakespeare, first man to get vaccinated, dies at 81 in England. Puerto Rico lifts its curfew. Here are the latest COVID-19 updates.