Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall

Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.

Chinese government paid TikTok, Instagram stars in discreet campaign

A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described "brand king" were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.

NJ man pleads guilty in ex-girlfriend's death, desecrating her body

A New Jersey man who authorities say killed his toddler son's mother and then drove the boy and her body to Tennessee last summer has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.

Zoos move birds indoors as avian flu spreads in North America

Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.

Nissan and NASA teaming up for 'game changing' electric car batteries

Nissan said the new state battery will replace lithium-ion batteries now in use. This new battery is also stable enough to be used in pacemakers.

US life expectancy continued to decline in 2021, analysis finds

U.S. life expectancy continued to decline in 2021 following a big drop in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis.

American Dream Mall shooting:  Police hunt for gunman

The New Jersey State Police say that a shooting at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford was not an active shooter incident.

COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows

The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.

Charges: Man posted video of deadly beating online to taunt victim's family

A 19-year-old Minneapolis man is facing charges in a deadly beating last month, that the suspect allegedly posted on Facebook after the fact to harass the victim's family, a criminal complaint details.

Appeals court OKs Biden's federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate

In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.

Masters 2022: Tiger finishes first round with 3 birdies, 2 bogeys, 71

Tigers Woods will compete in round 1 of the Masters, his first competitive round of golf in 17 months. Woods is making his comeback after a car crash nearly threatened his career.

Amtrak Portal Bridge replacement construction gets green light

The Portal North Bridge project will build a new bridge over the Hackensack River in northern New Jersey to replace a 112-year-old swing bridge that occasionally becomes stuck after opening to allow boats to pass underneath.

DEA warns of 'nationwide spike' of fentanyl-related mass overdoses across US

Fentanyl “mass-overdose events” have been reported in at least seven U.S. cities in recent months. “Fentanyl is killing Americans at an unprecedented rate,” the DEA warned.

Dolphins' playful social habits form bonds, but spread virus

While friendly close contact is essential to dolphin social bonds, sharing space and air can also quickly spread disease.

Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty

The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.

Body camera footage shows officers saving boy in stolen car

New body camera footage from Atlanta police shows the dramatic moments officers brought a young boy to safety after someone jumped in his mother's car and took off with him the in the back seat.