WEB EXTRA: NICU babies Halloween costume contest
(CBS Newspath) --- NICU Halloween Costume Contest: These babies are in the Halloween spirit! Advocate Children's Hospital in Illinois held a costume contest for the babies in its NICUs.
U.S. News
NHL coach resigns amid scandal over sexual assault claim against coach
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Joel Quenneville has resigned as coach of the Florida Panthers. His departure yesterday comes two days after he was implicated for not swiftly responding to allegations by a Chicago Blackhawks player of being sexually abused by…
Crash at rail crossing kills three in South Carolina
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina (AP) - Authorities say a collision between an Amtrak train and a vehicle at a railroad crossing in South Carolina has resulted in three deaths. The North Charleston Fire Department said in a statement that the…
FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The agency authorized the kid-size doses on Friday. But there's one more regulatory hurdle. Next week, advisers…
As COVID cases fall, Halloween brings more fun and less fear
PHOENIX (AP) — Witches and warlocks, ghosts and ghouls can breathe a little easier this Halloween: Coronavirus cases in the U.S. are on the decline, and trick-or-treaters can feel safer collecting candy. And while a new poll indicates Halloween participation…
EXPLAINER: What is the metaverse and how will it work?
The term “metaverse” is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industry’s imagination -- so much so that one of the best-known internet platforms is rebranding to embrace the futuristic idea. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Thursday announcement that he’s changing…
In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future. Experts point out that it also appears to be an attempt to change the…
Biden pitches $1.75T plan at Capitol, trying to unite Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has traveled to Capitol Hill to pitch House Democrats on a dramatically scaled back domestic policy package. He told lawmakers in the plainest language: “I need your votes.” The proposal is now $1.75 trillion…
Not a trick: No White House treats for Halloween this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ghosts and goblins can scratch the White House from their trick or treating routes this year. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be in Europe on Halloween and won't be around to help hand…
US issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker
DENVER (AP) — The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female. The State Department said Wednesday it…
