Montana hospital ICU reaches 150% capacity amid COVID surge
In the past week, Montana averaged about 108 COVID-19 patients in hospital ICUs — breaking the record seen during the winter of 2020.
Couple celebrating 50th anniversary killed in Amtrak train derailment
Three people were killed when the train derailed in Montana.
Educators turn failing New Jersey school into success story
Camden Prep was struggling until a group of educators led by principal Susanna Tagoe stepped in. It's now the highest performing school in the area.
Pandemic intensifies growing mental health crisis among teens
A recent survey found more than half of students had self-harmed or had frequent suicidal thoughts.
Henri leaves tens of thousands in the Northeast without power
The storm brought record rainfall and heavy flooding to the area.
"I am freaking out": Passport backlog frustrates travelers
The current wait time for a passport is up to 18 weeks.
Suspect found dead after Pennsylvania homes go up in flames
A homeowner allegedly pulled a gun on a local code enforcement officer before the house and several others went up in flames.
U.S. faces COVID-19 vaccine surplus as demand slows
For the first time since March 22, the U.S. is averaging less than 2.5 million vaccinations a day.
Caring cards from strangers help patients on road to recovery
Handmade cards are helping patients feel less isolated during the pandemic.
U.S. races to administer vaccines as variant threat grows stronger
A new, more contagious variant of the virus may soon become the dominant strain.
Johnson & Johnson seeks U.S. approval for one-dose COVID vaccine
A possible third COVID vaccine could be on the way in the U.S. — and it's sorely needed as coronavirus variants continue to spread.
Debate over reopening schools rages amid new data on COVID spread
The CDC announced there's little evidence of coronavirus transmission in schools if precautions are followed.
Girl's virtual lemonade stand catches eye of Biden's inaugural team
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
California sets new record for COVID-19 deaths
On Wednesday, the state reported a single-day record with more than 400 new fatalities.
Vaccine rollout slower than expected as Americans wait for doses
The Trump administration had pledged 20 million doses of the vaccine by year's end, but so far, not even 3 million shots have been given and just over 11 million doses have been shipped.