1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Televangelist Jim Bakker sued by second state over coronavirus treatment claims
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed the lawsuit in Arkansas against Bakker and Morningside Church Productions, just three months after the state of Missouri filed a similar lawsuit.
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed the lawsuit in Arkansas against Bakker and Morningside Church Productions, just three months after the state of Missouri filed a similar lawsuit.
150 cars form caravan to urge Houston-area senators to pass HEROES Act
Workers are calling on Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to keep frontline workers safe from COVID-19, protect jobs, and expand healthcare for workers.
Workers are calling on Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to keep frontline workers safe from COVID-19, protect jobs, and expand healthcare for workers.
Police see increase in suicide calls during COVID-19 pandemic
Houston police say they’ve seen a nine percent increase in suicide and mental health-related calls since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Houston police say they’ve seen a nine percent increase in suicide and mental health-related calls since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Houston family shares experience with COVID-19 as warning to others
The Evans family hopes their story will convince you to protect yourself during this pandemic and do a better job of social distancing, wearing masks, and staying home.
The Evans family hopes their story will convince you to protect yourself during this pandemic and do a better job of social distancing, wearing masks, and staying home.
150 cars form caravan to urge Houston-area senators to pass HEROES Act
Workers are?calling?on Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to keep frontline workers safe from COVID-19, protect jobs, and expand healthcare for workers.
Workers are?calling?on Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to keep frontline workers safe from COVID-19, protect jobs, and expand healthcare for workers.
Gov. Abbott explains what's next for Texas
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin speaks one-on-one with Texas Governor Greg Abbott about reopening the state.
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin speaks one-on-one with Texas Governor Greg Abbott about reopening the state.
Houston family shares experience with COVID-19 as warning to others
The Evans family hopes their story will convince you to protect yourself during this pandemic and do a better job of social distancing, wearing masks, and staying home.
The Evans family hopes their story will convince you to protect yourself during this pandemic and do a better job of social distancing, wearing masks, and staying home.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
'An extraordinarily dangerous move’: Tulsa officials, health experts urge Trump to reconsider rally
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Attendees of President Trump’s Tulsa rally must agree to a coronavirus liability waiver
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
Computer simulation from Japanese university shows how easily COVID-19 can spread in an office
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Texas county orders businesses to require face coverings when distancing isn’t feasible
While Gov. Abbott's executive order prohibits counties and cities from fining individuals for not wearing a mask, a Texas county says businesses could be fined up to $1,000 if they do not require visitors and employees to wearing a face covering when six feet of separation is not feasible.
While Gov. Abbott's executive order prohibits counties and cities from fining individuals for not wearing a mask, a Texas county says businesses could be fined up to $1,000 if they do not require visitors and employees to wearing a face covering when six feet of separation is not feasible.
New Zealand confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases 24 days after discharging last patient
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
California prisons to release up to 3,500 more inmates to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Coronavirus: 16 people test positive after night out at Florida bar
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
China's new coronavirus outbreak raises fears for rest of the world
China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.
China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Texas continues to reopen as COVID-19 cases hit record, governor urges safety procedures
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, where reopening is in full swing, TABC is looking to crack down on violations where people are socializing.
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, where reopening is in full swing, TABC is looking to crack down on violations where people are socializing.