December 2020

Why you should quarantine after traveling for Christmas — advice from Dr. Wen

December 29, 2020 5:52 AM CNN

Despite warnings from public health officials, millions of Americans traveled over the Christmas holiday. The US Transportation Security…

Lockdowns likely to be extended as California hospitals fill

December 29, 2020 5:39 AM The Associated Press

California is expected Tuesday to extend strict stay-at-home orders in areas where intensive care units are running out of…

Kamala Harris to receive Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday

December 29, 2020 4:29 AM CNN

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is expected to receive the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday, according to the Biden transition team. A…

5 things to know for December 29: Stimulus, coronavirus, military bill, Andre Hill, billionaire death

December 29, 2020 4:24 AM CNN

Hey, get your finger out of your nose! Nose-picking during a pandemic isn’t just gross — it’s dangerous. Here’s what you need…

Washington Football Team releases quarterback Dwayne Haskins following benching and Covid-19 rules violation

December 29, 2020 3:37 AM CNN

The Washington Football Team parted ways with second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Monday. “This afternoon I met with Dwayne and informed…

Dallas Mavericks blow out LA Clippers by 51 points

December 29, 2020 2:08 AM CNN

Having lost their first two games of the season, the Dallas Mavericks stormed to a statement victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday,…

Illinois state’s attorney identifies 3 killed in bowling alley shooting

December 29, 2020 1:53 AM CNN

The names of the three victims killed in a bowling alley shooting over the weekend were released by officials Monday. The Winnebago County, Illinois,…

‘Demon Slayer’ beats ‘Spirited Away’ to become Japan’s highest-grossing movie ever

December 29, 2020 1:43 AM CNN

A Japanese anime blockbuster has beaten the Oscar-winning classic “Spirited Away” to become the country’s highest-grossing movie…

Increase in coronavirus admissions prompts a Los Angeles hospital to use chapel, gift shop for new patients

December 29, 2020 1:11 AM CNN

At one Los Angeles hospital there are five tents outside, one serving as a waiting room. So many patients are coming into Martin Luther King Jr.…

Novavax coronavirus vaccine becomes fifth to begin Phase 3 trials in United States

December 29, 2020 12:23 AM CNN

Novavax on Monday announced the start of the Phase 3 trial of its Covid-19 vaccine in the United States and Mexico. It is the fifth company to launch…