St. Patrick's Day to be largely virtual in NYC for 2nd year
NEW YORK — A largely virtual St. Patrick’s Day is planned for New York City on Wednesday, one year after
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U.S. talking to several countries about extra COVID-19 vaccine: Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden replaces his face mask after delivering remarks on the implementation of the American Rescue Plan in
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California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s attorney general and local officials sued the nation’s largest senior living home operator Monday, alleging the
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White House using Defense Production Act to equip Merck plants for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 2, 2021.
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Scrutiny of vaccine exemptions banishes some from schools
Carl and Kerri Schwartz say they have good medical reason for not vaccinating their disabled 11-year-old son, Thorn, and until
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Thai prime minister advises masks against Bangkok smog
Thailand’s prime minister has urged people in Bangkok to wear face masks to filter out unhealthy air pollution as smog
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Nearly 200 in 22 states sick after vaping: CDC
The Latest on a possible vaping-related illnesses around the U.S. (all times local): 3:15 p.m. Health officials say the number
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Rwanda closes border with Congo over deadly Ebola outbreak
The 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola in Congo’s major city of Goma this week has the
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Washington to offer first ‘public option’ insurance in US
Washington is set to become the first state to enter the private health insurance market with a universally available public
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WHO warns Ebola could spread elsewhere if attacks don’t stop
The World Health Organization warned Friday that it may not be possible to contain Ebola to the two affected provinces
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