1 in 5 American prisoners has had COVID-19; 1,700 have died
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.
How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant
A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent.
Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 relief, stimulus checks for Americans
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
White House's Dr. Birx under fire for traveling with family after echoing COVID-19 guidelines
The day after Thanksgiving, Birx traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households.
Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
Mobile COVID-19 testing from Wayne State University
There will also eventually be more mobile health units that will travel across the state.
Supermarket buys nearly $200,000 in restaurant gift cards, hands them out to employees
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Out of business toy store owner donates everything to charity for kids battling cancer
Teaching Toys business owner Marie Liburdi donates to The Bottomless Toy Chest after losing her business to COVID-19
10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
MacKenzie Scott gives $15 million to Easterseals Michigan: "100% unsolicited"
MacKenzie Scott, noted Novelist and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, gave away more than $4 billion this week. Including $14 million to a Michigan organization she's never worked with before.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
‘It almost killed me’: COVID-19 survivor has a warning for anyone letting their guard down
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
2020: Things that changed in the tumultuous year may never go back to the way they were
Only time will tell how the coronavirus pandemic ultimately shapes our world, but here are some of the ways it could change society in the long term.
Superheroes surprise young patients at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center
Batman, Superman and Ironman rappelled in for a surprise visit to young patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Twitter to remove false claims about coronavirus vaccines, add label to misleading tweets
Starting Dec. 21, the company plans to take measures to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the vaccines for the novel coronavirus.
Detroit-area business launches #RescueMIrestaurant to match your carryout orders
A Detroit-based wholesale food company is taking a step to save local Michigan restaurants by matching your carryout orders to the dollar.