Why African Americans Need To Take The Coronavirus Vaccine

National health leaders continue to stress that African Americans need the vaccine to protect their health.

Studies Find Having COVID-19 May Protect Against Reinfection

The new study results bode well for COVID-19 vaccines, which provoke the immune system to make antibodies.

Would You Eat Indoors At A Restaurant?

We asked five health experts.

The Icy Backstory To That ‘Clink Clink’ You’ll Hear

If ever there was a year to toast drawing to an end, it’s 2020.

'Mom's Worth It': U.S. Holiday Travel Surges Despite Outbreak

More than 5 million people passed through the nation's airport security checkpoints between Friday and Tuesday, according to the TSA.

Border Wall, Dalai Lama: 7 Things In Coronavirus, Spending Bills

Legislation approved by Congress protects the three-martini lunch, takes a stand against horse doping and OKs Smokey Bear reproductions.

With Video Filmed In Secret, Trump Keeps Sowing Chaos

"There are mixed signals from the White House leaving more confusion than calm," Joe Biden said Wednesday about Donald Trump.

Read These 9 Adorable Letters To Santa

If you need a pick-me-up, we've got you covered. Patch readers submitted their kids' letters to Santa, and they are sure to make you smile.

Orders For Big-Ticket Manufactured Goods Increased in November

The November gain in orders for durable goods — items expected to last at least three years — followed stronger gains in recent months.

U.S. Layoffs Remain Elevated as 803,000 Seek Jobless Aid

Nearly 10 million of the 22 million people who lost jobs when the pandemic hit in the spring are still unemployed.

Pfizer to Supply U.S. With 100 Million Additional Vaccine Doses

The vaccine from Pfizer and German pharmaceutical BioNTech raised hopes of taming a pandemic that has killed nearly 320,000 in the U.S.

‘A Little Cheer Can’t Hurt’: Nurses Seek Joy Amid ICU Christmas

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Trump criticizes stimulus; deal reached for millions more vaccines; Biden, CDC urge people to stay at home.

How Holiday Cards Help Us Cope With A Not-So-Merry Year

Even just a holiday card can lifts the spirits in what has become a bummer of a year.

Why Should I Trust The Coronavirus Vaccine When It Was Developed So Fast?

A doctor answers that and other reader questions.

Why It Matters That The Coronavirus Is Changing

What does this mean for vaccine effectiveness?

Can Employers Require Workers To Take The Coronavirus Vaccine?

New ruling might force employees to get vaccinated before entering the workplace.

Inside The First Chaotic Days Of The Effort To Vaccinate America

The first push of the nation’s mass coronavirus vaccination effort has been crazy to say the least.

Congress Takes Steps To Curb Unexpected Medical Bills

Most Americans tell pollsters they’re worried about being able to afford an unexpected medical bill.

Health Officials Fear Pandemic-Related Suicide Spike Among Native Youth

Experts worry that the isolation and shutdowns caused by the pandemic could make numbers rise.

6 Quarantine New Year's Eve Ideas To Ring In 2021

Saying goodbye to a year we’d like to forget doesn’t have to be boring. Here’s how to celebrate New Year's safely in the United States.

Feds Sue Walmart Over Company's Role In Opioid Crisis

The Justice Department claims Walmart violated federal law by selling thousands of prescriptions that its pharmacists "knew were invalid."

Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: How To Know If You're Eligible

A long-awaited stimulus bill includes direct payments to Americans. Here's what you need to know about if and when you'll receive a check.

Eric Clapton, Van Morrison's Anti-Lockdown Song Draws Backlash

Music legends Eric Clapton and Van Morrison have​ teamed to produce a controversial new song that blasts stay-at-home orders.

How To Have A Very Merry Safe Christmas In 2020

Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Christmas. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.

Christmas Travel 2020: Worst Times To Drive In Major U.S. Cities

Americans are still encouraged to stay home this Christmas — but should you opt to travel, planning ahead will help you avoid surprises.

November Home Sales Fall 2.5 Percent Following Record Summer

Existing home sales in the U.S. fell between October and November following an active market in spring, summer and early fall.

Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, Lights and Many Tears

While parades, shopping and Christmas tree lightings go on around them, nurses and doctors care for those suffering from COVID-19.

New Coronavirus Strain In UK Is Likely Already In US, Fauci Says

"When we start to look for it, we're going to find it," Dr. Anthony Fauci said during an interview with PBS NewsHour.

Waffle House, McDonalds, IHOP: Restaurants Open On Christmas 2020

Skipping the big dinner this Christmas? Here are some restaurants that will do the work for you this year.

Publix, Kroger, Walmart: Christmas Grocery Store Hours For 2020

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and more.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Slumps During Crucial Holiday Season

Shopper pessimism is rising during a time that could make or break many businesses that have seen challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kansas City Star Apologizes for Racially-Biased Coverage

The Kansas City Star apologized for decades of coverage that reinforced segregation and ignored the concerns of Black residents.

Half Of Family ‘Wiped Out’: Sisters Beg Americans To Stay Home

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Congress approves $900 billion relief bill; travelers ignoring CDC; Bidens get vaccinated on live TV.

Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

Many U.S. health experts underestimated the coronavirus … until it was too late.

What Happens When Families Of Murder Victims Speak At Death Penalty Trials?

Their anguish may make sentencing less fair than one thinks.

Llamas Are Having A Moment In The U.S.

Llamas have been icons in South America for millennia.

New Antidepressants Can Lift Depression And Suicidal Thoughts Fast

Expect results but don’t expect magic cures.

Granny’s On Instagram!

In the pandemic era, older adults see time differently and are doing better than younger people.

Thousands Of Ocean Fishing Boats Could Be Using Forced Labor

We used AI and satellite data to find them.

The Psychology Of Fairness

Why some Americans don’t believe the election results.