House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
'God given right:' Christmas carolers in California defy orders, sing without masks
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
$20K worth of toys donated, inspired by COVID shutdown
Esmeralda Torres of Brilliant Detroit passes out toys donated from The Robot Garage.
Esmeralda Torres of Brilliant Detroit passes out toys donated from The Robot Garage.
President Trump calls on Congress to amend COVID-19 bill with $2K checks
In a video posted to social media, Trump listed what he called wasteful spending in the proposed $900 million bill saying it includes aid for foreign countries and little about it actually addresses the financial hardships brought on by COVID-19.
In a video posted to social media, Trump listed what he called wasteful spending in the proposed $900 million bill saying it includes aid for foreign countries and little about it actually addresses the financial hardships brought on by COVID-19.
Mayor Duggan and other Detroit Leaders take COVID-19 vaccine
Mayor Duggan said he took the vaccine to demonstrate leading by example. "You get to a point where words don't matter, actions do," he said.
Mayor Duggan said he took the vaccine to demonstrate leading by example. "You get to a point where words don't matter, actions do," he said.
Reduced gas prices, free gas offered at Royal Oak Marathon
You can get discounted gas or even free gas cards at the Marathon in Royal Oak on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
You can get discounted gas or even free gas cards at the Marathon in Royal Oak on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
House passes $900B COVID-19 relief
On direct payments, the bill provides $600 to individuals making up to $75,000 per year and $1,200 to couples making up to $150,000, with payments phased out for higher incomes. An additional $600 payment will be made per dependent child, similar to the last round of relief payments in the spring.
On direct payments, the bill provides $600 to individuals making up to $75,000 per year and $1,200 to couples making up to $150,000, with payments phased out for higher incomes. An additional $600 payment will be made per dependent child, similar to the last round of relief payments in the spring.
‘She was shattered’: 33-year-old new mom dies from COVID-19 before holding her newborn daughter
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
COVID-19 pandemic’s death toll could shorten life expectancy in US by as much as 3 years
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Beyoncé to offer $5,000 grants to families facing eviction
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
‘Christmas Cards for Camryn’, a campaign that’s spreads Christmas joy to East China
20-year-old Camryn has received over 1,000 Christmas cards!
20-year-old Camryn has received over 1,000 Christmas cards!
Report: United Airlines confirms COVID-19 was passenger's cause of death on flight bound for LAX
United Airlines confirmed that COVID-19 played a role in a passenger's death on a flight bound for LAX, according to a report from TMZ.
United Airlines confirmed that COVID-19 played a role in a passenger's death on a flight bound for LAX, according to a report from TMZ.