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A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' order mandating that face coverings be worn in enclosed spaces statewide, save for a few exceptions. A conservative legal group challenged the measure arguing Evers overstepped his authority in issuing successive emergency orders.

Wisconsin Judge Upholds Governor's Statewide Mask Mandate

A conservative group challenged Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' authority to declare successive states of emergency. St. Croix County Judge Michael Waterman refuses its request for an injunction.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., tells reporters Tuesday that the Senate can do the impeachment trial and COVID-19 relief simultaneously.

Schumer: Senate Can Run Impeachment Trial And Press Ahead On COVID-19 Relief

As former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial kicks off, Senate Democrats declare that they're able to simultaneously focus on passing a coronavirus relief package.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, speaks during a White House briefing on the Biden administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Should Schools Reopen If Teachers Aren't Yet Vaccinated? CDC Will Soon Weigh In

President Biden wants schools to reopen quickly. But there are questions about whether teachers should first be vaccinated. The CDC will provide more guidance next week.

In this Sept. 14, 2021, file photo, a health worker administers a dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic at the Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pa.

COVID Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11 Is Safe And Effective, Pfizer Says

Pfizer and BioNTech say that early trial results show their vaccine established a strong antibody response against the coronavirus. FDA review is still needed.

An information sign is displayed as a child arrives with her parent to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11-years-old at London Middle School in Wheeling, Ill., last month.

Pfizer plans to test a third dose of its COVID vaccine on infants and young children

Pfizer and BioNTech, which produced the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S., say they will expand ongoing trials to include a third dose for children as young as 6 months old.

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, pauses to speak to media on Capitol Hill on Thursday. Romney is among the officials who criticized the flouting of airport guidelines for greeting returning missionaries.

Salt Lake City Airport Tightens Rules For Greeting Missionaries Returning From Abroad

The tougher restrictions were announced after criticism from officials, including Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, following scenes over the weekend of friends and family thronging an airport parking lot.

Cadets wear face masks during the graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Saturday.

'We'll Get Through This,' Pence Tells Air Force Academy Graduates

"America is being tested," Vice President Pence said during his commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy. It's the first class to graduate cadets into the Space Force.

Nearing Anniversary Of Devastating Fire, Notre Dame To Host A Good Friday Service

April 15 will mark the first anniversary of the fire that ripped through the cathedral. The Paris archbishop says he wants to send a "message of hope" through a small Good Friday service.

Opposing Church Closures Becomes New Religious Freedom Cause

Churches and allied groups have filed lawsuits against state or local authorities in at least eight states, saying restrictions on religious gatherings are an infringement on religious freedom.

People wearing protective face masks shop at a chicken stall at a wet market in Shanghai on Feb. 13.

Calls Grow To Ban Wet Markets Amid Concerns Over Disease Spread

A growing number of advocacy groups, politicians and officials are calling to ban wet markets worldwide, given concerns about the spread of disease. But enforcing such a ban would be a challenge.

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