Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that the death count remained at 74, including 12 children among those killed in the tornadoes.
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UK reports first known omicron death; California mandates masks indoors; US tops 50M cases: Today’s COVID-19 updates
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday reported the first known death from the omicron variant. Latest COVID-19 updates.
Democrat Eric Adams elected New York City mayor, defeats longshot Curtis Sliwa
Eric Adams cruised to victory Tuesday to become New York’s next mayor. The former police captain defeated Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa.
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Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa are on the ballot in Tuesday’s New York City mayoral election.
911 operators need more training to handle mental health crisis calls. Here’s why it matters.
A survey published Tuesday found that few 911 call centers said they have staff trained to handle behavioral health crises.
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 17 counts of murder, faces death penalty trial
The gunman in the 2018 Parkland school shooting pleaded guilty Wednesday to 17 charges of murder. He now faces a death penalty trial.
Vaccine panel recommends J&J boosters after data says vaccine’s effectiveness has ‘headroom to improve’: Live COVID-19 updates
Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine should be considered a two-dose vaccine the FDA advisory panel said. Latest COVID updates.
Colombian woman’s euthanasia blocked days before she was ready to die legally
Martha Sepúlveda, who has ALS, said she was ready to die. The pain institute where the procedure was to take place decided she was no longer eligible.
More than 40% of Americans may not get a flu shot this year. That could spell trouble during COVID.
The main reason cited for not getting a flu shot is a belief that it isn’t effective. Experts say flu shots prevent thousands of deaths every year.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, alert level raised to ‘warning’
Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that an eruption has begun in Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit.