Oldest U.S. Veteran Of WWII, Lawrence N. Brooks, Dies At 112
The oldest World War II veteran in the United States has died at the age of 112. Lawrence N. Brooks died Wednesday in New Orleans.
Grammys Postpone Ceremony, Citing Omicron Variant Risks
The upcoming Grammy Awards have been postponed due to what organizers called “too many risks” due to the omicron variant.
13 Dead, Including 7 Children, In Philadelphia House Fire
Officials say a large house fire in Philadelphia has killed 13 people, including seven children, and sent two people to hospitals.
Little Caesars' Hot-N-Ready Pizza No Longer $5
You will now pay more for the Hot-N-Ready Little Caesars' pizza. The company is increasing the cost 11% saying their "new and improved" pizza has 33% more pepperoni and will cost $5.55.
Judge Sets Jan. 28 For 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Resentencing
A federal judge in Oklahoma has set a Jan. 28 date for the resentencing of “Tiger King" Joe Exotic.
CDC Signs Off On Pfizer Extra Dose Measures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has signed off on two measures to increase access to additional doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
Pentagon Chief Austin Says He Has Tested Positive For COVID
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms while quarantining at home.
Increasing COVID-19 Cases Across U.S. Crippling Aspects Of Everyday Life
The United States is currently seeing an average of around 400,000 new COVID-19 cases a day.
FDA Expands Pfizer Boosters For More Teens As Omicron Surges
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge.
Twitter Bans Personal Greene Account For COVID-19 Misinformation
Twitter has banned the personal account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of its COVID-19 misinformation policy. That's according to a statement Sunday from the company.
Fauci: CDC Mulling COVID Test Requirement For Asymptomatic
As the COVID-19 omicron variant surges across the United States, top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
New Year Brings More Canceled Flights For Air Travelers
The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week. Airlines are blaming wintry weather and high numbers of sickouts due to the rising number of COVID-19 infections around the country.
Officials: 2 Missing In Devastating Colorado Wildfire
Colorado authorities say two people are reported missing from a wind-whipped winter-season wildfire in Denver’s suburbs that destroyed hundreds of homes.
Hall Of Famer Sam Jones, Winner Of 10 NBA Titles, Dies At 88
The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer Sam Jones has died at the age of 88.
Betty White, TV's Golden Girl, Dies At 99
Actress Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, has died. She was 99.
The Marshall Fire Burns Hundreds Of Homes In Colorado
1600 acres plus hundreds of homes destroyed as the Marshall Fire burns in Colorado.
Times Square Show Will Go On Despite Virus Surge, Mayor Says
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city and around the nation.
Publix Grocery Chain Starts Offering Paid Parental Leave
Officials at the Publix grocery store chain says that they will start offering paid parental leave to employees who are new parents.
More Cruise Ships Under CDC Investigation Due To COVID Cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more cruise ships due to new COVID-19 cases aboard.
Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted In Epstein Sex Abuse Case
The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping lure teenage girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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