Moderna says its vaccine for kids ages 6-11 shows a “robust” immune response in a study of more than 4,500 youths. Latest COVID-19 news.
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‘Damaging and disheartening:’ California teacher on leave after being filmed chanting in faux Native American headdress
A California teacher was placed on leave after a video showed her chanting and dancing around her classroom in a faux Native American headdress.
4 dead in Tacoma, Washington, shooting; suspect remains at large, authorities say
At least four people are dead and a suspect is after a shooting in Tacoma, Washington authorities announced late Thursday.
8 missing endangered children recovered, 18 sex offenders arrested in Louisiana, US Marshals say
U.S. Marshals Service operations led to 8 missing endangered children being recovered and 18 sex offenders being arrested in New Orleans.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declares drought emergency across California, calls for statewide conservation
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency across California, urging residents to reduce water use amid a historic drought in the western US.
Pfizer vaccine 93% effective at keeping adolescents 12-18 out of the hospital, CDC says; DHS Secretary Mayorkas infected: COVID-19 updates
The Pfizer vaccine was highly effective on teens even in the throes of the summer spike in COVID cases from the delta variant. Latest updates.
‘Remember that you come first’: University of North Carolina canceled Tuesday classes amid suicide investigations
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill canceled classes on Tuesday after two students took their own lives within the past month.
New York must allow religious exemptions; Brooklyn Nets bench unvaccinated star Kyrie Irving : COVID-19 updates
New York must allow religious exemptions to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for medical workers, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. Latest news.
Drugmakers seek FDA clearance for antiviral pill; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to ban vaccine mandates: Latest COVID-19 updates
Merck & Co. and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced Monday they’ve requested emergency use authorization to the FDA for molnupiravir. COVID updates.
2 powerful earthquakes hit Hawaii, rattling residents; no tsunami threat
Strong earthquakes struck south of Hawaii’s Big Island on Sunday, but no tsunami is expected, according to Honolulu’s National Weather Service.