Five people died in 2021 after contracting rabies, and the CDC said three of the patients did not receive life-saving treatment.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
Beaches in Los Angeles, Long Beach closed after sewage spill up to 4M gallons
A sewer main line failed Thursday afternoon, dumping untreated waste into the Dominguez Channel, which empties into Los Angeles Harbor, officials say.
New York City moves forward with scaled-back Times Square New Year’s Eve Party
New York City will require revelers to show proof of vaccination and photo ID and to wear masks as they celebrate in Times Square.
San Francisco mayor plans ’emergency response’ for crime, drug deaths. Skeptical advocates say police can’t fix the problem.
The mayor declared a state of emergency Friday, aiming to curb overdose deaths and crime in the Tenderloin, one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods.
‘A turning point’: Quidditch leagues to change name; Rowling’s transphobic comments, copyright issues cited
Quidditch is changing its name, citing “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments and copyright issues that could prevent expansion.
Drug and alcohol use among US teens saw record decline in 2021, survey finds
Researchers recorded the largest single-year drop in the use of substances such as alcohol, marijuana and vaped nicotine among teens since 1975.
This is America: Santas of color are the most magical part of my Christmas experience. We need more of them.
When white is often the default, Santas of color defy the status quo and give children a rare opportunity to see a Santa that looks like them.
A giant patch of garbage in the ocean is home to a thriving new community. Scientists call it a ‘floating plastic habitat.’
Anemones, barnacles and other species carried out to sea on plastic debris aren’t just surviving on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. They’re thriving.
Thousands gather to mourn Michigan school shooting victims; parents of suspect in custody: What we know
Thousands gathered at a Friday night vigil to honor the students who were killed in the shooting. What we know about the Oxford High School shooting.
$25,000 in luxury purses stolen in latest ‘grab and go’ theft in California: What to know
About $25,000 worth of luxury purses were stolen from a Nordstrom store in LA. Here’s what to know about the ‘flash mob’ thefts.