MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
Pfizer pill becomes 1st US-authorized home COVID treatment
U.S. health regulators authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus.5 years ago
ANDREW MELDRUM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Case drop may show South Africa’s omicron peak has passed
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal that the country's dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.5 years ago
The Associated Press
California to require booster shots for healthcare workers
It was announced Tuesday that California will now require healthcare workers to get the booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Virus fears widen as omicron variant takes hold across US
Fear is starting to rise around the country as omicron variant becomes the dominant version of the coronavirus in the country.5 years ago
The Associated Press
No verdict yet in Kim Potter trial for Daunte Wright’s death
No verdict has been reached in the Kim Potter trial5 years ago
The Associated Press
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of US COVID-19 cases
Omicron is now the dominant version of COVID-19, accounting for 73% of all new infections last week5 years ago
HOPE YEN and ALAN FRAM Associated Press
Sen. Joe Manchin says no to $2T bill: ‘I can’t vote for it’
Manchin told “Fox News Sunday” that he always has made clear he had reservations about the bill.5 years ago
The Associated Press
‘SNL’ ditches audience, limits cast and crew amid Omicron
Saturday Night Light will tape this evening's episode without an audience.5 years ago
LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM Associated Press
Biden acknowledges $2T bill stalled, but vows it will pass
President Joe Biden has all but acknowledged negotiations over his sweeping domestic policy package will have to be pushed into the new year. It was a setback Thursday as Senate Democrats rushed to try to send the roughly $2 trillion bill to his desk by Christmas.5 years ago
The Associated Press
US regulators lift in-person restrictions on abortion pill
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it will no longer require women to pickup the medication in person.5 years ago
Evens Sanon and Peter Smith, AP
All from US missionary group freed in Haiti, police say
The remaining members of a missionary group who were kidnapped two months ago have been freed, Haitian police and the group said Thursday.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Airlines face shortage of pilots, other workers, execs say
Airlines executives say they are are having trouble hiring pilots, flight attendants and other personnel, and that’s part of what is causing canceled flights and scrapping of service to some airports.5 years ago
SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
Omicron to be dominant variant in EU by mid-January
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is well prepared to fight omicron with 66.6% of the bloc's population fully vaccinated.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Worker says she risked discipline if she left job amid storm
A tornado survival says she risked discipline at work if she left amid the storms5 years ago
The Associated Press
COVID toll hits 800,000 to close out year filled with death
The COVID-19 death toll in the US reached 800,000 on Tuesday.5 years ago
Ken Ritter, AP
OJ Simpson a ‘completely free man’; parole ends in Nevada
O.J. Simpson is a free man.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
High speed winds result in a semi rollover in Tooele, avalanche warnings
High speed winds resulted in a semi truck rollover on I-80 westbound at mile post 79. Experts advise caution for those on the road Tuesday.5 years ago
Associated Press
Parents of suspect in Michigan school shooting due in court
The parents of a Michigan teen charged with killing four students at Oxford High School were scheduled to return to court Tuesday on charges of involuntary manslaughter.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens
Parts of Kentucky damaged by recent tornadoes could be without heat, water for weeks if not longer.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows
The House panel investigating the events of Jan. 6 at the US Capitol voted Monday to recommend contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows5 years ago
The Associated Press
Photo from tornado-damaged home lands almost 130 miles away
A photo from a home damaged by a tornado is found nearly 130 miles away.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Spokesman: 8 factory workers dead, 8 missing from tornado
According to a spokesman, eight factory workers were killed from a tornado this weekend, and eight others are missing.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
Social media posts by rioters who stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6 is influencing their criminal sentencing.5 years ago
