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A Rocky Road On The Way To Herd Immunity For COVID-19 Shots - Health News A Rocky Road On The Way To Herd Immunity For COVID-19 At least 70% of people will need to be immune from the coronavirus before COVID-19 can recede through a process known as herd immunity. Vaccines can play a role. But reaching the goal won't be easy.

A Rocky Road On The Way To Herd Immunity For COVID-19 Shots - Health News A Rocky Road On The Way To Herd Immunity For COVID-19 At least 70% of people will need to be immune from the coronavirus before COVID-19 can recede through a process known as herd immunity. Vaccines can play a role. But reaching the goal won't be easy.

House Republicans To Keep Rep. Liz Cheney In Leadership Position U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney attends a congressional tribute to the late Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on February 3, 2021. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Politics House Republicans To Keep Rep. Liz Cheney In Leadership Position In leadership, Cheney was responsible for the messaging of the House GOP. Her

House Republicans To Keep Rep. Liz Cheney In Leadership Position U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney attends a congressional tribute to the late Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on February 3, 2021. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Politics House Republicans To Keep Rep. Liz Cheney In Leadership Position In leadership, Cheney was responsible for the messaging of the House GOP. Her

House Republicans To Keep Rep. Liz Cheney In Leadership Position U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney attends a congressional tribute to the late Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on February 3, 2021. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Politics House Republicans To Keep Rep. Liz Cheney In Leadership Position In leadership, Cheney was responsible for the messaging of the House GOP. Her

Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case Law Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case The justices unanimously found that federal law barred suits against foreign governments accused of seizing their own citizens' property. The case now goes back to the lower court.

Rennie Davis, ‘Chicago Seven’ activist, is dead at 80 Politics Feb 03 Rennie Davis, ‘Chicago Seven’ activist, is dead at 80 By James Anderson, Associated Press

Rennie Davis, ‘Chicago Seven’ activist, is dead at 80 Politics Feb 03 Rennie Davis, ‘Chicago Seven’ activist, is dead at 80 By James Anderson, Associated Press

Rennie Davis, ‘Chicago Seven’ activist, is dead at 80 Politics Feb 03 Rennie Davis, ‘Chicago Seven’ activist, is dead at 80 By James Anderson, Associated Press

McCarthy condemns Greene's remarks but criticizes Democrat effort to remove her from committees Politics Feb 03 McCarthy condemns Greene's remarks but criticizes Democrat effort to remove her from committees By Alan Fram, Steve Peoples, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

McCarthy condemns Greene's remarks but criticizes Democrat effort to remove her from committees Politics Feb 03 McCarthy condemns Greene's remarks but criticizes Democrat effort to remove her from committees By Alan Fram, Steve Peoples, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

McCarthy condemns Greene's remarks but criticizes Democrats effort to remove her from committees Politics Feb 03 McCarthy condemns Greene's remarks but criticizes Democrats effort to remove her from committees By Alan Fram, Steve Peoples, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

McCarthy condemns Greene's remarks but criticizes Democrats effort to remove her from committees Politics Feb 03 McCarthy condemns Greene's remarks but criticizes Democrats effort to remove her from committees By Alan Fram, Steve Peoples, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Arizona lawmakers renew push to criminalize abortions in latest challenge to Roe v. Wade Politics Feb 03 Arizona lawmakers renew push to criminalize abortions in latest challenge to Roe v. Wade By Chloe Jones

Arizona lawmakers renew push to criminalize abortions in latest challenge to Roe v. Wade Politics Feb 03 Arizona lawmakers renew push to criminalize abortions in latest challenge to Roe v. Wade By Chloe Jones

Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case Law Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case The justices unanimously found that federal law barred suits against foreign governments accused of seizing their own citizens' property. The case now goes back to the lower court.

Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case Law Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case The justices unanimously found that federal law barred suits against foreign governments accused of seizing their own citizens' property. The case now goes back to the lower court.

Ecuador to pick new president amid deepening economic crisis World Feb 03 Ecuador to pick new president amid deepening economic crisis By Regina Garcia Cano, Gonzalo Solano, Associated Press

Ecuador to pick new president amid deepening economic crisis World Feb 03 Ecuador to pick new president amid deepening economic crisis By Regina Garcia Cano, Gonzalo Solano, Associated Press

Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission Health Feb 03 Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission By Danica Kirka, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission Health Feb 03 Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission By Danica Kirka, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Canada Lists Proud Boys As A Terrorist Group, Alongside ISIS And Al-Qaida Public Safety Canada is calling the Proud Boys a terrorist group, noting that last month, its members "played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol." Here, Proud Boys members join Donald Trump supporters at a protest outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Politics Canada Lists Proud Boys As A Terrorist Gro

Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission Health Feb 03 Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission By Danica Kirka, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Canada Lists Proud Boys As A Terrorist Group, Alongside ISIS And Al-Qaida Public Safety Canada is calling the Proud Boys a terrorist group, noting that last month, its members "played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol." Here, Proud Boys members join Donald Trump supporters at a protest outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Politics Canada Lists Proud Boys As A Terrorist Gro

Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission Health Feb 03 Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission By Danica Kirka, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Haiti opens debate on proposed constitutional changes World Feb 03 Haiti opens debate on proposed constitutional changes By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Haiti opens debate on proposed constitutional changes World Feb 03 Haiti opens debate on proposed constitutional changes By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Buttigieg says Transportation Department will push ‘bold’ thinking Politics Feb 03 Buttigieg says Transportation Department will push ‘bold’ thinking By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Buttigieg says Transportation Department will push ‘bold’ thinking Politics Feb 03 Buttigieg says Transportation Department will push ‘bold’ thinking By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Country singer Morgan Wallen suspended from label after racial slur Arts Feb 03 Country singer Morgan Wallen suspended from label after racial slur By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press

Country singer Morgan Wallen suspended from label after racial slur Arts Feb 03 Country singer Morgan Wallen suspended from label after racial slur By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press

Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity Politics Feb 03 Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity Politics Feb 03 Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted President Biden and Vice President Harris meet with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democratic senators Wednesday to talk about Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal. Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images Politics Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted

WATCH LIVE: Senate holds confirmation hearing for EPA administrator nominee Michael Regan Politics Feb 03 WATCH LIVE: Senate holds confirmation hearing for EPA administrator nominee Michael Regan By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Senate holds confirmation hearing for EPA administrator nominee Michael Regan Politics Feb 03 WATCH LIVE: Senate holds confirmation hearing for EPA administrator nominee Michael Regan By News Desk

WATCH LIVE: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds press briefing Politics Feb 03 WATCH LIVE: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds press briefing By Associated Press

UK tests house-to-house in hunt for new COVID-19 variant World Feb 03 UK tests house-to-house in hunt for new COVID-19 variant By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Why U.S. hiring could rebound faster than expected Economy Feb 03 Why U.S. hiring could rebound faster than expected By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Justice Department drops discrimination lawsuit against Yale University Education Feb 03 Justice Department drops discrimination lawsuit against Yale University By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted Delaware Democratic Sen. Chris Coons talks to reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Politics Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted The president told House Democrats he would not back down from providing $1,400 direct payments i

Activists worry about broader law enforcement after Capitol riot Politics Feb 03 Activists worry about broader law enforcement after Capitol riot By Noreen Nasir and Eric Tucker, Associated Press

UN-backed program seeks rollout of 100 million coronavirus vaccine doses in Q1 Health Feb 03 UN-backed program seeks rollout of 100 million coronavirus vaccine doses in Q1 By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

GOP Discord Over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Still All About Trump A woman holds a sign to impeach Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during a rally against Cheney on Jan. 28, 2021 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Politics GOP Discord Over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Still All About Trump House Republicans wrestle with divisions — Conference Chair Cheney faces calls to step do

GOP Discord Over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Still All About Trump A woman holds a sign to impeach Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during a rally against Cheney on Jan. 28, 2021 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Politics GOP Discord Over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Still All About Trump House Republicans wrestle with divisions — Conference Chair Cheney faces calls to step do

GOP Discord Over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Still All About Trump A woman holds a sign to impeach Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., during a rally against Cheney on Jan. 28, 2021 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Politics GOP Discord Over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Still All About Trump House Republicans wrestle with divisions — Conference Chair Cheney faces calls to step do

A dozen police officers charged in massacre of 19 people in Mexico World Feb 03 A dozen police officers charged in massacre of 19 people in Mexico By Associated Press