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California family spending $1,500 to COVID test guests ahead of New Year's party

With New Year's just a few days away, Andrew Angus and his family are determined to throw a party at their Marin County home.

People should celebrate the New Year, experts say. But the size and kind of party determine Covid-19 safety

A new year is coming, and it brings along concerns over imminent holiday celebrations in light of the Omicron variant. The coronavirus strain, the latest "variant of concern," according to the World Health Organization, is spreading across the United States …

What should I do if my flight has been canceled or delayed?

It has been a tough slog for some air travelers here at the winter holidays rush.

TikTok sued by content moderator who claims she developed PTSD from reviewing disturbing content

A content moderator for TikTok is suing the social media platform after she says she developed psychological trauma as a result of her job, which she alleges required her to review videos featuring graphic violence, conspiracy theories and other disturbing …

Gaming board to 'intensify' enforcement of mask mandate at Nevada casinos

The Nevada Gaming Control Board warned licensees that it will be intensifying enforcement of the state's mask mandate in casinos.

These were CNN's top 100 digital stories of 2021

The past year packed some of the biggest stories of our lifetimes into just 365 days. From the insurrection and a new administration to viral missing persons cases, with the Covid-19 pandemic looming above it all, readers had a lot …

Jury in Elizabeth Holmes trial fails to reach a verdict for second straight week

The high-profile criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will officially resume in 2022.

FDA expected to broaden Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster eligibility to youths ages 12 to 15 in the coming days, source says

The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to broaden eligibility for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine boosters to youths ages 12 to 15 in the coming days, according to a person familiar with the agency's plan.

New Clinic for Seniors Opens in Stafford Legacy Community Health continues to expand services in Southwest Houston

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. (Legacy), the largest federally qualified health center in Texas, proudly announces the opening of a second clinic designed exclusively to meet the unique health and wellness needs of seniors. The Legacy Stafford Fountains Clinic, located …

Texas Southern University student on mission to Sock Out Poverty

Princess Jackson, a freshman at Texas Southern University (TSU) is on a mission to stamp out poverty in Houston – one sock at a time. Jackson founded Sock Out Poverty, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization when she was nine years …

Gen Z and millennial conservatives seek to recruit and mentor young, diverse candidates

When Roxy Ndebumadu, a Black conservative woman, ran for city council in Bowie, Maryland, at age 26, it was hard to find mentorship from elected officials of similar backgrounds.

Biden signs annual defense bill

President Joe Biden signed the vital National Defense Authorization Act military funding bill, passed earlier this month by Congress, into law Monday morning.

Trump's endorsement of vaccines aligns with most Republicans' views -- but it may be an uphill battle to convince the holdouts

Former President Donald Trump has recently been vocal about the benefits of vaccination against Covid-19 -- a position that's in line with the overwhelming majority of Americans who've chosen to get vaccinated, including the bulk of his own party.

New January 6 video shows three hours of violent and chaotic assault on police

The Justice Department this week released a three-hour video of a battle between rioters and the police at the US Capitol Building on January 6 where rioters brandished weapons, officers were viciously beaten, and a member of the mob died …

A travel nightmare is setting up from coast to coast as holiday travelers return home

As the holiday hangover starts to wear off and the daunting trip home is facing you head on, Mother Nature isn't offering any favors.