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Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

NEW YORK — February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S.
Ad campaign launches to build public trust in COVID-19 shots

Ad campaign launches to build public trust in COVID-19 shots

NEW YORK — A public service ad campaign unveiled Thursday aims to convince Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, telling them “It's Up to You.
Marvel's Wanda has a future, but 'WandaVision' fate unclear

Marvel's Wanda has a future, but 'WandaVision' fate unclear

LOS ANGELES — When “WandaVision” wraps its initial run next month on the Disney+ streaming service, Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda will make her next appearance in the big-screen “Doctor Strange” sequel.
'The Mighty Ducks' coaxes Emilio Estevez back into acting

'The Mighty Ducks' coaxes Emilio Estevez back into acting

LOS ANGELES — Emilio Estevez said “The Mighty Ducks” TV series wooed him out of the director’s chair and back into acting, but only because it was a worthy successor to the 1990s movie franchise.
Russian supermodel Vodianova is new UN goodwill ambassador

Russian supermodel Vodianova is new UN goodwill ambassador

CAMEROON, Cameroon — Russian supermodel and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova became a United Nations goodwill ambassador on Wednesday, pledging to promote the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls and tackle stigmas surrounding their bodi
Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped

Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped

The government dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker's blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn't warrant the charges.
'Mission: Impossible 7' will hit Paramount+ even sooner

'Mission: Impossible 7' will hit Paramount+ even sooner

Paramount Pictures is joining other major Hollywood studios in slashing the traditional 90-day theatrical window.
Prince Harry and Meghan support completion of relief centre

Prince Harry and Meghan support completion of relief centre

LOS ANGELES — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's foundation has helped support the completion of an emergency relief centre in the Commonwealth.
'60 Minutes' will have streaming spinoff on Paramount+

'60 Minutes' will have streaming spinoff on Paramount+

NEW YORK — CBS News is launching a streaming version of “60 Minutes” on the new Paramount+ service, hoping to expose the durable brand to a younger and more diverse audience.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works well in big 'real world' test

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works well in big 'real world' test

A real-world test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in more than half a million people confirms that it’s very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose.
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