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In this June 17, 2020, file photo, Stephen D. Chang listens during a Black Lives Matter protest at the Hall of Justice in Los Angeles.

New California Laws Address Virus, Fires, Law Enforcement

One new law requires an investigation by the state attorney general any time police kill an unarmed civilian. Others allow more oversight of sheriffs and require evaluations of peace officers to include any racial bias.

Stewart Reed, nursing home administrator at the Brian Center Health & Retirement/Cabarrus, was among the first to receive his COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 14, 2021.

Some Health Workers Say They're Not Refusing The Vaccine, They Just Need Some Time

Low initial vaccine uptake among staffers in nursing homes has ignited debates about whether to penalize, persuade or simply pay them more to get the vaccine. But a little patience might work best.

The September issue of the Fraternal Order of Police Journal featured the president on its cover. The FOP endorsed both of Trump's presidential campaigns.

U.S. Capitol Mob Brings Questions, Fallout For Pro-Trump Police

Some officers are being investigated over involvement at the protests, while others fought off protesters who once supported them.

National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis throws the first shovel of dirt at the ceremonial groundbreaking at Habitat For Humanity project in National City on July 28, 2020.

Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground On Multi-Unit Housing Project In National City

Habitat For Humanity is partnering with the San Diego Community Land Trust to build six townhomes in National City.

Since the pandemic began, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been managing a massive public health response, reaching every part of the U.S.

Inside The CDC's Battle To Defeat The Virus

A year into the pandemic, the agency's staffers reflect on what it's been like to fight the biggest public health battle in their history and how they're working to rebuild public trust in science.

Public Radio Stations Rebuke 'N.Y. Times' Over Actions In Correcting 'Caliphate'

In fresh fallout over the collapse of the 'Caliphate' podcast series, executives at 20 influential public radio stations rebuke The New York Times for perceived ethical failings.

An American flag flies at half staff at the U.S. Capitol on Monday to honor two U.S. Capitol Police officers who died following the violence on Capitol Hill.

House Resolution Calls On Pence To Assume Powers Of Presidency

The bill cites President Trump's attempts to intervene in the vote-counting of the Nov. 3 election, as well as his inciting language to supporters in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6. Read the resolution.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, shown here in March, says community spread of coronavirus is believed to be eliminated in the country.

New Zealand Declares Victory Over Coronavirus Again, Lifts Auckland Restrictions

"We can let ourselves once again feel pride," said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, "that we managed to get to that position together." Auckland's restrictions lifted on Wednesday.

Classrooms at Vista Middle School sit empty during the 2019 Los Angeles teacher strike. Los Angeles schools emptied out again in the spring because of the coronavirus.

Los Angeles And San Diego Schools Announce Online-Only Fall

The districts cite "skyrocketing infection rates" in the coronavirus pandemic in Southern California.

Dr. Bradly Dreifuss has been living in an Airbnb for months to ensure he doesn't bring the virus home to his wife and daughter.

Doctors And Nurses Are Not Doing Okay

Doctors, nurses and other professionals are not only fighting an intractable virus day after day, they're also coping with isolation, shifting official guidelines and limited ways to recharge.

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