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Supreme Court to hear GOP state challenge to pandemic-related Biden student loan debt relief plan

February 26, 2023

Supreme Court to hear GOP state challenge to pandemic-related Biden student loan debt relief plan

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Tuesday pertaining to GOP-led states aiming to block President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan.

Biden admin to limit telehealth prescriptions for some controlled drugs

February 26, 2023

Biden admin to limit telehealth prescriptions for some controlled drugs

The Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to require patients to see a doctor in person before receiving prescriptions for some controlled medications.

Woody Harrelson’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue about COVID sparks debate, Elon Musk says he was spot on

February 26, 2023

Woody Harrelson’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue about COVID sparks debate, Elon Musk says he was spot on

Woody Harrelson guest hosted "Saturday Night Live" and made several jokes about the coronavirus pandemic and the medical industry, which caused a major discussion on social media.

FDA approves first at-home test to detect both flu and COVID

February 25, 2023

FDA approves first at-home test to detect both flu and COVID

The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter home test that can detect both influenza A and B as well as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

CDC advisory group finds insufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster a year

February 24, 2023

CDC advisory group finds insufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster a year

A working committee for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found insufficient evidence to recommend more than one yearly COVID-19 booster.

Florida man sentenced to 7 years for stealing $2.6M of COVID-19 relief funds

February 24, 2023

Florida man sentenced to 7 years for stealing $2.6M of COVID-19 relief funds

A Florida man was sentenced to seven years for stealing $2.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The man pleaded guilty to wire and bank fraud, along with illegal monetary transaction.

Father of girl who died from bird flu also contracts the virus, health officials say risk of spreading is low

February 24, 2023

Father of girl who died from bird flu also contracts the virus, health officials say risk of spreading is low

A Cambodian girl died after contracting bird flu earlier this week. The girl's father recently tested positive for the illness but has mild symptoms.

Mom in liberal state urges parents to ditch public schools for homeschooling: 'Change the lives' of your kids

February 24, 2023

Mom in liberal state urges parents to ditch public schools for homeschooling: 'Change the lives' of your kids

A Washington mom has joined the growing trend of parents homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic as Seattle considers closing some schools due to falling public school attendance.

Have vaccine mandates significantly slowed the spread of COVID?

February 24, 2023

Have vaccine mandates significantly slowed the spread of COVID?

Fox News contributor Dr. Marty Makary reacts to studies on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates on 'Fox News @ Night.'

Domenech: Biden, Buttigieg are in 'clean-up mode'

February 23, 2023

Domenech: Biden, Buttigieg are in 'clean-up mode'

All-star panelists Harold Ford Jr., Katie Pavlich and Ben Domenech discuss the Biden administration's response to the Ohio train derailment and the ongoing effects of COVID-19 vaccine mandates on 'Special Report.'