UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some

Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.

Temple University suspends in-person classes for fall semester amid jump in COVID-19 cases

Temple University on Thursday announced that it has suspended in-person classes for the remainder of the fall semester due to an increase in coronavirus cases among students.

Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments

Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year. 

Wolf relaxes restrictions on fans in stands at school sports

Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is relaxing restrictions on spectators at some fall sporting events, though attendance at high school football and volleyball games might still prove to be impossible because of statewide limits on mass gatherings.

‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.

Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.

Holy Family University closes main campus Wednesday due to possible coronavirus exposure

Just two days after Holy Family University welcomed students back to campus, the school announced it has closed its main campus in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday due to possible coronavirus exposure. 

Nancy Pelosi confirms she got hair done indoors in San Francisco

Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.