Andrew Cuomo Asks New York Businesses to Require Customers Be Vaccinated
Cuomo denied that asking businesses to only serve vaccinated customers would hurt businesses, calling it in their "best interest."
Chicago May Go Beyond Mask Mandates, Implement Past Restrictions
A formal announcement could come next week, according to Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady.
Judge, Attorney Spar Over Capitol Rioter's Refusal to Wear a Mask
Daniel Goodwyn's defense attorney told a judge that he cannot wear a mask because he is on the autism spectrum and it is "extraordinarily stressful" for him.
WHO Warns World 'Blind to Understanding' COVID Spread
Without sufficient testing in lower-income countries, the world can't know how the virus is spreading or how it's changing, according to the World Health Organization.
Firefighter Who Said He'd Kill People Was 'Overwhelmed' By Surfside Deaths
Fernando Castano's attorney said the firefighter's family noticed a distinct difference in him in the last few weeks of the search and rescue effort.
China State Media Accuses Biden of Threatening War, Pushes Military Buildup
The Global Times stressed that China needs to build up its military so the United States no longer has the advantage in the South China Sea.
Can an Employer Require a COVID-19 Vaccine? Exemptions, Lawsuits Explained
In most cases, employees have little recourse if they don't want to get vaccinated against COVID-19 but their employer requires them to.
As Trump Seeks to Take Down Cheney, Poll Shows GOP's Darin Smith Could Win
Trump is trying to get Republicans to rally around one candidate in an effort to streamline votes against Liz Cheney.
Former State Senate Candidate Tried to Cover Up Involvement in Capitol Riot
Daniel Christmann of New York was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly breaching the Capitol by scaling the wall with a garden hose.
Mandating Masks Is Banned in These States Despite Updated CDC Guidance
Governors in six states have restricted local officials' ability to implement mask mandates.
Susan Wright Loses Texas Election, a Failing Test for Trump
Wright's loss could be an early sign that the former president doesn't have the same hold on the party that he had while in office.
Robert Aaron Long Pleads Guilty to Atlanta Spa Killings
The 22-year-old reportedly told investigators he committed the killings in an effort to end the sex industry.
Ex-Trump Official Says Honor System 'Failed,' Backs Universal Mask Wearing
Dr. Jerome Adams supports vaccinated individuals having to wear masks indoors because of the spread of the Delta variant.
Thomas Barrack, Trump Ally, Pleads Not Guilty to Acting as Foreign Agent
The former Trump adviser is accused of asking UAE officials' feedback on a speech Trump was going to give, what to promote during interviews and whom to advocate for administration appointments.
Donald Trump Jr. Vastly More Popular Than Mitch McConnell: Poll Shows
Donald Trump Jr., who has been a vocal force in the Republican party, was also significantly more popular than House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
China Issues List of 'Wrongdoings' to U.S., Demands Behaviors Must Stop
China pushed the U.S. to drop the extradition of Meng Wanzhou, accused of conducting "millions of dollars" of transactions that violated U.S. sanctions on Iran.
WHO Doesn't See Pandemic Ending Until At Least Middle of 2022
The WHO warned that the world has the means of ending the pandemic and stressed the need for countries to share vaccine doses.
1972 Munich Olympics Terrorist Attack Explained as Israeli Athletes Honored
Families have been pushing the Olympics to honor the athletes with a moment of silence for years. The honor came during the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony.
Is Rand Paul or Dr. Fauci Right About Gain-of-Function Research in Wuhan?
Gain-of-function is a research method that involves manipulating pathogens to give them a new aspect, such as making viruses more transmissible or dangerous to humans.
What Is Gain-of-Function Research and Why Is It Controversial?
Supporters of the research say it could identify the next pandemic before it happens, but others have raised concerns that the risks outweigh the benefits.
Fire Fauci Act Gets Cosponsor After Rand Paul's Tense Exchange With Fauci
Greene introduced the legislation in April, calling for Dr. Fauci's salary to be reduced from $400,000 to $0.
When Vaccinated People Should Get COVID-19 Test Amid Breakthrough Cases
Given the effectiveness of the vaccine against current variants, vaccinated individuals really only need to be tested ahead of certain travel or if they have symptoms.
DeSantis Says Making the Vaccinated Wear Masks Sends 'Worst Message'
"I get a little bit frustrated by jurisdictions that are saying even if you're healthy and vaccinated you must wear a mask," DeSantis said Wednesday.
Capitol Rioter Yells in Court, Tells Prosecutors 'Drop All Charges'
Zach Alam, who allegedly broke the glass pane Ashli Babbitt climbed through before being shot, also sought to represent himself in court on Wednesday.
WHO: Deadlier Variants Could Take World Back to 'Square One' of Pandemic
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that even countries with high vaccination rates could once again find themselves back in March 2020.
McCarthy Picks 0 Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Trump for Jan 6 Committee
McCarthy leaving Republicans who voted to impeach Trump off the committee indicates they plan to push back on the idea that Trump is responsible for the riot.
Two People You Can Likely Cross Off Your List for Trump's VP if He Runs
Trump railed against a former ally and a former member of his administration for being "disloyal" and "killed by the party."
6 Months in Office, How Biden's Approval Rating Stacks Up Against Trump's
Polling shows Republicans are more accepting of Biden than Democrats were of Trump.
Capitol Rioter's Attorney Calls January 6 Insurrection 'Not Defensible'
Patrick Leduc encouraged everyone charged in the Capitol riot to plead guilty and take responsibility, as his client did.
China Sees WHO COVID-19 Origin Report as Exoneration of Lab. WHO Disagrees.
The report found the lab as an unlikely source of the pandemic but the WHO has called for China to allow an audit of its labs and markets.