Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Selena to receive posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at 2021 Grammys
Selena Quintanilla-Perez will be honored with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
New COVID-19 treatment saves local great-grandmother just in time for Christmas
A new COVID-19 treatment saved a Houston-area great-grandmother just in time to celebrate Christmas. And she didn't have to be hospitalized.
20 golden retrievers flown to Florida after being saved from slaughter, meat markets in China
Nearly two dozen golden retrievers that were set to be slaughtered for meat markets in China were instead rescued and flown to South Florida.
House, Senate vote to OK $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Kilauea volcano, earthquake rock Hawaii's Big Island
The eruption began late Sunday within the within Halema’uma’u crater.
1 in 5 American prisoners has had COVID-19; 1,700 have died
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.
Murray, Hopkins lead Cardinals past Eagles 33-26
The Arizona Cardinals won their second straight game by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 33-26 in a Glendale home game. Their record is now 8-6.
People over 75, essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccine
An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots.
Deputies respond to cheetah sighting in Oregon that turned out to be stuffed animal
Multnomah County deputies are poking fun at themselves after responding to a prank call of a sighted cheetah that turned out to be a stuffed animal.
McDonald's China releasing Oreo, Spam burger for limited time
McDonald’s will be releasing a Spam burger topped with Oreos in China next week.
Arizona company offers locally grown produce with contactless delivery
Customers can get a box of Arizona-grown produce - with the same quality of food used in restaurants and in stores - by ordering online with contactless delivery.
Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
Community gifts beloved 'Taco Bell Joe' with big tip for the holidays
The goal was to give him $50 as a holiday bonus, but the community blew that out of the water, raising over $6,000.
ZooLights to continue at Phoenix Zoo despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, an annual holiday tradition will make a return to the Phoenix Zoo.
Jim Carrey will stop impersonating President-elect Biden on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Actor Jim Carrey announced he will step back from playing one of his most memorable roles in recent years.
Phoenix taqueria shop owner loses wife, friends to COVID-19; restaurant temporarily closed
A taqueria shop owner in Phoenix not only lost his wife to COVID-19, but he lost his two best friends. And now, he's worried he'll lose his business, too.