‘We must not grow numb to such sorrow’: COVID death toll in US reaches 1 million
About 400,000 Americans have died of COVID since mid-June 2021, when vaccines were widely available. More than 300,000 of them were unvaccinated.
Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
‘This is our generation’s D-Day’: As US nears 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, weary health care workers fight on amid the heartbreak
As the USA approaches another somber COVID-19 threshold, the toil has taken a toll on health care workers. But medical teams push forward.
China’s coronavirus outbreak has made adopting a child a ‘crushing’ experience for US families
The coronavirus outbreak prompted families seeking to adopt children from China to delay their trips, postponing dreams and creating anxiety.
‘A distinctly American phenomenon’: Our workforce is dying faster than any other wealthy country, study shows
Study shows a decline in life expectancy in the U.S. is driven by increased mortality among working-age people 25-64 , a danger sign for the economy.
‘They’re like children’: How to keep pets safe amid record-breaking cold weather
Temperatures are plummeting to record-breaking lows in much of the U.S. Here are tips on how to keep your pets safe. Hint: Treat them like kids.
US to commemorate 9/11 victims amid controversy over Trump inviting Taliban to Camp David
Americans prepare to remember the victims of 9/11 while controversy rages about President Donald Trump’s canceled plans to meet with the Taliban.
'Extremely dangerous': What we know about Dorian, which may grow into a Category 4 hurricane
What we know about Dorian, which is expected to become a bigger threat as it heads toward Florida, possibly as a Category 4 hurricane.
Kidnapped American tourist, guide rescued by security forces in Uganda
American tourist Kimberly Sue Endicott and her guide have been rescued after being kidnapped Tuesday in a Ugandan national park.
Suspected rhino poacher in South Africa killed by an elephant, eaten by a pack of lions
A suspected rhino poacher in South Africa suffered a gruesome death when he was killed by an elephant and eaten by lions at a game preserve.
There are nearly 400 reported cases of measles in the US. What are states doing about it?
The measles outbreaks have highlighted the importance of immunization, but states have been mostly reactive in their vaccination policies.