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Nurses Fear What's to Come: 'Walk Down Our Unit for a Day'
The nurses of California are afraid. It's Christmas Eve, and they aren't home with their families. They are working, always working, completely gowned up — and worn down.
Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen this Week
Here's a look at false and misleading claims circulating online as news about COVID-19 vaccines and uncertainty around coronavirus relief in the U.S. dominate headlines. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media.
A Season of Fear, Not Cheer, as Virus 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.
Trump Appoints Richard Grenell to Holocaust Museum Council
Donald Trump has appointed openly gay former ambassador Richard Grenell to the council of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Republicans Block $2,000 Virus Checks Despite Trump Demand
House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump's longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments to most Americans as he ponders whether to sign a long-overdue COVID-19 relief bill.
Ex-'Survivor' Contestant Charged with Larceny in Virginia
A former "Survivor" contestant has been charged in Virginia with grand larceny, authorities said.
Christmas Unites Community After Fire Guts Historic Church
At Christmases past, parishioners at Middle Collegiate in New York City rejoiced over gospel hymns, carols and soul tunes played on a Steinway piano that is now only metal and ashes after the historic church was destroyed this month by fire.
The Autopsy, a Fading Practice, Revealed Secrets of COVID-19
At hospital morgues, which have been steadily losing prominence and funding over several decades, pathologists were busily dissecting the disease's first victims — and finding some answers.
British Model and Fashion Muse Stella Tennant Dies at Age 50
Stella Tennant, the aristocratic British model who was a muse to designers such as Karl Lagerfeld and Gianni Versace, has died suddenly at the age of 50, her family said Wednesday
'Cheer' Star Pleads Not Guilty to Child Porn, Sex Charges
"Cheer" star Jerry Harris has pleaded not guilty to federal child pornography charges and allegations that he solicited sex from minors at cheerleading competitions and convinced teenage boys to send him obscene photographs and videos of themselves.
Watch: Buffalo's Oldest Gay Club to Close -- Where Was its COVID Relief?
The oldest gay bar in Buffalo, NY, may have to close down for good after being denied grant money being distributed by the county, despite minority business owners reportedly being given priority.
Watch: Suspect Sought in Anti-LGBTQ Assault on Manhattan Bus
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has told state police to help investigate an incident of anti-LGBTQ violence reportedly perpetrated by a rider on a Manhattan bus.
NC Wedding Venue Denies Lesbian Couple, Cites 'Christian Values'
A lesbian couple in North Carolina were turned away from a wedding venue that claimed its "Christian values" were the reason.
WH Virus Coordinator Deborah Birx Says She Will Retire
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus response, said Tuesday she plans to retire, but is willing to first help President-elect Joe Biden's team with its coronavirus response as needed.
Former U.S. Rep. Katie Hill Sues Ex, Media Over Nude photos
Former U.S. Rep. Katie Hill sued her ex-husband and two media outlets Tuesday for distributing "nonconsensual porn" that helped torpedo her political career.
Trump Threatens to Torpedo COVID Relief with New Demands
President Donald Trump has threatened to torpedo Congress' massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty, suddenly demanding changes fellow Republicans have opposed.
Inside the First Chaotic Days of the Effort to Vaccinate America
The first push of the nation's mass COVID vaccination effort has been chaotic, marked by a lack of guidance and miscommunication from the federal level.
From 'Worst to Best' -- Chris Pratt Declares Himself the 'Better Chris'
In a series of Instagram jokes, Chris Pratt has declared himself the "better Chris."
Travelers In 2021 Want More Sand, Fewer People—and Insurance
Americans with an eye for vacation travel in 2021 are looking for sun and solitude over skyscrapers and crowds.
WeHo Council Approves Transgender-Themed Crosswalk
The West Hollywood City Council has approved a proposal to add a crosswalk in the colors of the transgender flag, as well as adding black and brown stripes to existing rainbow crosswalks.