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Illinois is experiencing an upsurge in cases, leading the governor to close indoor dining and bar service in some places in the state. But local leaders are not backing the new guidelines.

With COVID-19 cases setting records, Gov. Greg Abbott is requiring most Texans to wear face coverings in public. The order takes effect Friday and applies to counties with 20 or more cases.

The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas has tested positive for the coronavirus. Gohmert has often rejected taking precautions during the pandemic.

The Philadelphia Phillies are the latest Major League Baseball team to put a halt to games after several coronavirus cases among team personnel. It follows their weekend series against Miami.

An overwhelming majority of Americans say houses of worship should abide by the same restrictions on public gatherings that apply to other institutions.

The deaths caused by the pandemic appear to be shortening overall life expectancy in the U.S. by 1.13 years, which would be the largest single decline in at least 40 years.

The Food and Drug Administration typically follows the advice of its expert advisers. A quick agency decision on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected given the state of the pandemic.

The asteroid Apophis was taken off of NASA's "risk list" after the space agency determined earlier this month that it poses no risk of impact to Earth within the next century.

Colorado has become the first state to do away with legacy admissions in public colleges. The governor also ended a requirement that public colleges consider SAT or ACT scores for freshmen.