Latest on COVID vaccine distribution: CDC says nursing homes will get shots next week. New study says 1 in 6 people who share a home with a patient will get sick.
Author: Jessica Flores, USA TODAY
Louisiana authorities search for 2 missing workers after roof collapse at Cargill salt mine
The global food corporation Cargill said 16 employees were evacuated from its Avery Island salt mine following the roof collapse on Monday morning.
Coronavirus updates: Former FDA head says to use all vaccine doses right away; more than a quarter of US cases reported since 11/16
Most U.S. cases have been reported since Oct. 4, analysis finds. U.K. hospitals will receive first batch of the vaccine. Latest COVID news.
‘Very miserable conditions’: More rain, snow forecast amid search for 2 people lost in mudslides in Haines, Alaska
The Haines Borough Government has warned residents to pack essential belongings and be prepared to “quickly” evacuate in the event of new mudslides.
FBI searching for masked ‘Too Tall Bandit’ accused of robbing 16 banks in three states
His first alleged robbery was a bank in White House, Tennessee, in 2009. He has since robbed 10 banks in Tennessee, five in North Carolina and one in South Carolina.
Coronavirus updates: Biden wants 100 days of mask-wearing; California set for new stay-at-home order; US passes 14 million cases
More than 3,000 daily coronavirus deaths were reported, a record. Former presidents say they’re willing to take a vaccine. Latest COVID-19 news.
‘The wettest day ever’: At least 6 people missing, homes destroyed after record-breaking Southeast Alaska rainstorm
Multiple precipitation records were broken Tuesday across Southeast Alaska, including a single-day rainfall record from 1946, the NWS said.
Coronavirus updates: Yesterday was the deadliest day since April; CDC to ease quarantine rules; 23-year-old COVID patient with stroke
CDC reportedly will soon recommend quarantining for less time. At least 41 people tested positive after a swingers convention. Latest COVID-19 news.
California boat captain indicted on manslaughter charges for 2019 fire that killed 34 people aboard Conception
Conception Captain Jerry Boylan caused 34 deaths “by his misconduct, negligence, and inattention to his duties,” according to the indictment
Coronavirus updates: 50 Americans died every hour of November; Florida hits 1M cases; Pence says vaccine could be shipped in 2 weeks
The U.S. reported more than 4.4M coronavirus cases in November, far more than double any other month, a USA TODAY analysis shows. Latest COVID news.