California Reports First Case Of New COVID Variant
California becomes the second U.S. state to report a case of the new COVID-19 variant from the U.K.

Long COVID patients use experimental shot for sense of smell issues
People are traveling from around the world to a Texas center that is testing a pain medication injection as a way to treat loss of smell from COVID.
By Scripps News
Why COVID vaccine outreach is still critical in 2023
Pharmacists are working to get the COVID vaccine to communities that may not have easy access to a pharmacy.
By Scripps News
US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
The FDA proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to combat COVID.
By Rogelio V. Solis / APTop Stories

The Memphis community reacts to Tyre Nichols’ death
As the city of Memphis prepares tonight to release the footage that captured the fatal beating, The community is also preparing for protests.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Understanding Iran's ongoing protests
Mass demonstrations have triggered the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic of Iran in decades.
By AP
House GOP seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
Pres. Biden withdrew 180 million barrels from the strategic reserve over several months, bringing the stockpile to its lowest level since the 1980s.
By Department of Energy / AP