Two Asian women were attacked in New York City by a stranger who demanded they remove their masks before striking one with a hammer, police said.
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Mexico City metro overpass collapses, killing at least 23 and injuring 70, authorities say; rescue efforts ongoing
At least 23 people were killed and about 70 more injured after a metro overpass in Mexico City collapsed onto a road Monday night, authorities said.
New York dropping most restrictions; Biden doesn’t commit to herd immunity; Novavax trials target kids: Live COVID-19 updates
The United States is now averaging fewer than 50,000 new coronavirus cases per day, a level not seen since early October. Latest COVID-19 news.
San Diego boat capsized: At least 3 dead, 27 hospitalized in suspected smuggling operation, authorities say
At least 3 are dead and dozens more injured when a boat capsized off the San Diego coast in a suspected smuggling operation, authorities said.
100M Americans have received two doses or one J&J shot; US to restrict flights from India: Live COVID-19 updates
Disneyland welcomes back guests for the first time in 412 days, more states seeing cases in younger adults. More COVID-19 updates.
‘Immense tragedy’: At least 44 dead, over 100 injured in stampede at religious gathering in Israel, medical officials say
A stampede at a Jewish religious gathering in northern Israel killed at least 44 people and injured over 100 Friday, according to medical officials.
‘Deeply disturbing’: UConn student charged with hate crime after allegedly painting swastika on building, police say
A University of Connecticut student was arrested and charged with a hate crime after allegedly spray-painting a swastika on the side of a building.
Vaccination keeping elderly out of hospitals; ‘new normal’ nears as US case counts fall; pandemic baby bust: Live COVID-19 updates
The first large scale findings in the U.S. confirm clinical trial data showing the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines prevent severe COVID-19. Latest news.
California woman killed after man jumped from parking structure onto her, authorities say
A California woman was killed when a man jumped off a parking structure and landed on her in downtown San Diego, according to authorities.
US to share its stock of AstraZeneca vaccines; bills that would ban vaccine passports circulate state legislatures: Live COVID-19 updates
US to share up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine, India sets another infection record and more COVID news you need to know Tuesday.