Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Coming out of Covid-19 isolation doesn't have to be complicated
With more than a half-million Americans being officially diagnosed with Covid-19 every day, the need for clear guidance on isolation and quarantine is critically important. Sadly, the guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is continuously changing, confusing and at times contradictory.
Quit your job? Here's what to do with your 401(k)
Millions of people have decided to quit their jobs. If you're one of them, you'll have a lot to wrap up before your last day of work.
Two more major financial companies urge workers to stay at home
American Express and BlackRock are the latest major companies to urge employees to start 2022 by working remotely as Covid-19 cases skyrocket.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to big banks: We need you back in the office
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is not pleased with the shift back to remote work by Wall Street banks and other major employers in the Big Apple.
Texas Border Protection Officers find undeclared, endangered ‘new world’ spider monkeys
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists at the Progreso International Bridge made “an unusual discovery” this past week when they found four undeclared spider monkeys concealed inside a duffle bag.

Tristan Thompson apologizes to Khloé Kardashian after fathering another child
Tristan Thompson has revealed he is the father of a newborn son and has apologized to Khloé Kardashian. The Sacramento Kings basketball player posted a note on his Instagram stories Monday stating that a paternity test has proven he fathered a child in December with fitness model Maralee Nichols.

Marvel's 'Morbius' release date pushed by Sony again
"Morbius," starring Jared Leto, has been pushed back by Sony from Jan. 28 to April 1, the studio announced. Leto plays Michael Morbius, a scientist who attempts to cure his rare blood disease by using bat DNA, but instead turns into a vampire.

French TV star Igor Bogdanoff dies of Covid, days after twin brother
French TV star Igor Bogdanoff has died of Covid-19, six days after his twin brother Grichka died due to the same disease, the brothers' lawyer confirmed to CNN Tuesday.

Biden will make 'brief remarks' Tuesday on rapid spread of the Omicron variant
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will make brief remarks addressing the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the US and the steps his administration is taking to address it, according to the White House.

Hackers breached Florida health care system, potentially exposing data on 1.3 million people
Hackers breached the computer networks of a southeast Florida health care system in October and may have accessed sensitive personal and financial information on over 1.3 million people, the health care system announced this week.

Illinois lawmaker Bobby Rush's retirement marks 2 dozen Democrats leaving the House
Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois told the Chicago Sun-Times in an interview published Monday that he won't run for a 16th term in the US House of Representatives, the 24th House Democrat to announce plans of leaving the chamber at the end the term.

Here's what a subpoena is -- and what happens if you ignore one
Subpoenas have been at the center of some of the highest profile inquiries in Washington and beyond -- including the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot and the New York attorney general's office's efforts to compel testimony from members of the Trump family.

Melania Trump to auction white hat and other items for $250,000 minimum bid
Melania Trump announced Tuesday morning that she is holding an auction of the white hat she wore during the visit of the French first family, the Macrons, to the White House in 2018.

Biden set to meet with Covid-19 team and deliver remarks
President Joe Biden will receive a briefing from his Covid-19 response team and deliver remarks on the Omicron variant Tuesday afternoon, as the US reached more than 100,000 hospitalizations due to to the illness for the first time in four months.

Albany DA declines to prosecute former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on forcible touching charge
The Albany district attorney will not prosecute former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on a misdemeanor sex crime charge of forcible touching after reviewing the evidence in the case despite finding the complainant "cooperative" and "credible."
Biden's infrastructure czar urges governors to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators
President Joe Biden's infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu sent letters to all the nation's governors on Tuesday urging them to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators to smooth the rollout of the $1.2 trillion law.

Update to CDC's Covid-19 isolation guidance is imminent, source says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to update its guidance on the recommended isolation period imminently, according to a source familiar with the plan.
The best new hotels to book in 2022
Though 2021 was not exactly the year of jet-setting travel that we'd hoped for, we have our fingers crossed for 2022.

Titans’ Dupree wanted for questioning after altercation inside Walgreen’s
Metro Police are investigating a physical altercation at the Walgreen’s on Rosa Parks Boulevard that may have involved a Tennessee Titans player.

Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Jury says it is deadlocked on three counts
The jury tasked with determining the fate of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of failed blood testing startup Theranos in her criminal trial, said that it is unable to come to a unanimous verdict on three of the eleven counts.

White House investing $1 billion to boost competition in meat-processing industry and lower consumer prices
The White House on Monday announced it would allocate $1 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan to independent meat and poultry producers as part of an effort to boost competition in the meat-processing industry and lower prices for consumers.

GM was America's largest automaker for nearly a century. It's about to be dethroned by Toyota
Toyota is about to become the leader in US auto sales for the first time, taking away a title that General Motors has held for nearly a century.
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre's 2009 settlement with Jeffrey Epstein released
A 2009 settlement agreement between sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Roberts Giuffre -- the woman who accused him of sexual abuse and of trafficking her to Prince Andrew and other men -- was unsealed Monday.

Union vote could trigger 'electronic lockout' of Chicago teachers amid dispute over rising Covid-19 cases
The Chicago Teachers Union is planning to convene an emergency meeting to vote on whether its teachers should move to virtual teaching amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, according to a union official, setting up a potential "electronic lockout" by the school district.
This woman could topple the French President
As France gears up for a presidential campaign amid a savage fifth coronavirus wave sweeping the country, for the first time in the nation's history, female candidates occupy three of the principal axes of the political spectrum and may hold the key to the nation's future.
Don't worry, Snoop Dogg; Ben Affleck says people have messed up his last name in worse ways
Ben Affleck has no hard feelings toward Snoop Dogg. The actor on Monday appeared on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and opened up about the rapper's accidental mispronunciation of his name while announcing the Golden Globe nominations last month.
Boosters could make all the difference against Omicron
The Omicron coronavirus variant is now spreading at warp speed. It has become the dominant coronavirus strain, accounting for 59% of all new cases as of Christmas Day, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Apple has become the world's first $3 trillion company
Apple has reached yet another major milestone. The iPhone maker topped a market value of $3 trillion Monday — the first publicly traded company ever to be worth that much.

Wall Street is getting greedy again
The calendar has flipped to 2022 but investors are still partying like it's 2021. Stocks remained near record levels Monday, the first trading day of the year, and investors are ramping up the greed.

A Covid-19 survivor came out of a coma after 65 days. Now she supports vaccinations
After spending two months in a coma due to Covid-19 earlier this year, a California woman is urging people to get vaccinated.

Whoopi Goldberg tests positive for Covid-19
Whoopi Goldberg has tested positive for Covid-19, "The View" co-host Joy Behar announced on Monday's episode of the talk show.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Facebook blocked her account for 24 hours
Facebook has blocked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from posting on its platform for 24 hours, the Georgia Republican said Monday.
2021: The year of space tourism
When future generations write about the history of space travel, 2021 may well get its own chapter. "The year of the billionaires," it might be called.
'We're staying open': Adams bucks teacher's union request days into new administration
Eric Adams has started his tenure as New York City mayor by rejecting a request from the city's largest teachers' union to temporarily move public schools to remote learning, capping off a frenetic first 72 hours of his administration.

Tech's biggest event starts this week. Here's what to expect
CES, typically one of the year's biggest tech trade shows, is moving forward with plans to host an in-person component this week despite looming threats of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.
Ariana Grande's improvised lyrics in 'Don't Look Up' are perfect for 2022
Ariana Grande improvised part of her singing performance in "Don't Look Up," director Adam McKay reveals.
Nicolas Cage doesn't want to be called an 'actor'
Nicolas Cage knows it may sound "pretentious," but he would prefer you refer to him as a "thespian."

Ryan Reynolds responds to Betty White saying he can't get over her
Betty White said Ryan Reynolds just couldn't quit her. The two starred in the 2009 movie "The Proposal," and ever since Reynolds had been publicly calling White his "ex-girlfriend."

Screening event for Betty White's 100th birthday will go on
Betty White was weeks away from her 100th birthday and planned a big celebration.

Ryan Reynolds and more pay tribute to Betty White
Betty White is being remembered for her light, humor, charm and friendship. Ryan Reynolds posted a loving tribute to longtime friend and "The Proposal" costar, who died Friday at the age of 99.

Betty White's best 'Golden Girls' lines and moments
Betty White wasn't supposed to play Rose Nylund on "The Golden Girls," but we are so grateful that she did.

Kodak Black arrested for trespassing on New Year's Day
Kodak Black was arrested Saturday in Pompano Beach, Florida, on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, according to Broward County Court records.
'Crikey! It's the Irwins' Season 4 is the Irwin family's gift to us
Terri Irwin and her children Robert and Bindi are grateful to America. That's because Americans have been so supportive of their conservation work through both the Australian wildfires and the more recent global pandemic.
'Around the World in Eighty Days' takes the Jules Verne classic in a different direction
What seems like a not-necessary idea actually turns into a pretty good one with "Around the World in Eighty Days," adapting Jules Verne's novel into an eight-episode Masterpiece series, one already renewed for another voyage. David Tennant plays the unlikely adventurer Phileas Fogg, in a slick retelling that significantly updates and expands the story.

Joe Gatto is leaving 'Impractical Jokers' for personal reasons
Comedian Joe Gatto has announced that he will be leaving the popular television series "Impractical Jokers" after nine seasons to focus on fatherhood.
Alec Baldwin addresses 'Rust' tragedy in New Year's video
In a video looking ahead to 2022, Alec Baldwin reflected on the fatal shooting on the set of his film "Rust."
Betty White's agent on how much fans loved her: 'She knew it'
Betty White left this world after having had a life well lived and well loved. Her agent and longtime friend, Jeff Witjas, told People magazine that White, who died New Year's Eve at the age of 99, was aware of how much she was beloved.
Janet Jackson's documentary: The revelations we can't wait for
The trailer for Janet Jackson's forthcoming two-night documentary is "All For You."
Patton Oswalt defends his longtime friendship with Dave Chappelle
Patton Oswalt shared a heartfelt letter on social media explaining his longtime friendship with fellow comic Dave Chappelle as controversy over Chappelle's jokes about trans people in his last Netflix special has continued.
Ukraine's culture minister slams 'Emily in Paris' for 'offensive' Ukrainian character
Ukraine's minister of culture has been watching Netflix series "Emily in Paris" -- and he's not happy.