IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Cape May family searching for specialized nurse to provide home care for infant daughter

A Cape May County family is hoping for a Christmas miracle to finally bring their family together after their search for a nurse for their 4-month-old daughter has been unsuccessful. 

Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVID-19

Family members said Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell both died Sunday because of COVID-19. They were teachers in the Grand Prairie school district.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.

Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say

British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.

Face masks make it difficult for deaf people to communicate

Jackie Collins said she now asks people to type their responses on her phone, and she disinfects her screen once the exchange is over.

Philadelphia hospitals receive first doses of Pfizer vaccine Monday

Some Philadelphia hospitals say they have received their first doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine Monday morning as shipments were sent across the country.

DHS warns against the 'Cannibal Sandwich,' a Wisconsin tradition

The Wisconsin Historical Society's website notes the "Cannibal Sandwich" consists of raw, lean ground beef served on bread (especially rye cocktail bread) with sliced onions, salt and pepper.

'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits

It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.

White House staffers to be among first to get COVID-19 vaccine

Some White House officials who work in close proximity to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will be offered coronavirus vaccines as soon as this week.

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

​Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.