Exposing others to risk is a crime. Why aren’t we prosecuting reckless COVID-19 conduct?

Should we simply let some people endanger other people with impunity? Those who confuse liberty with irresponsibility deserve to face consequences.

      

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Exclusive: Americans’ readiness to take the COVID-19 vaccine spikes after the start of shots

In a new USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll, those who would take a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible nearly doubled, but 1 in 5 say they will never agree.

      

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Despite COVID-19 threat, Mexican Americans make annual holiday pilgrimage to Mexico: ‘This is the only time of year we get together’

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents of Mexican descent have maintained or modified plans to travel to Mexico for the holidays this year.

      

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Will new coronavirus relief package be enough? Black and Latino landlords could lose big

As renters of color are struggling more to make their rental payments, so are mom-and-pop landlords, many of whom might be turning to forbearance.

      

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Does COVID deal signal a kinder, gentler McConnell who can work with Biden? Many Democrats are skeptical

Mitch McConnell made no commitments on a new round of COVID relief in 2021 but he said he’d work with Joe Biden on it if he thinks it’s necessary.

      

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Opinion: The Jets played to win vs. the Rams, draft pick be damned. And they were right to do so.

The Jets secured their first victory of the season because they don’t care about NFL draft position. Not the players. And not the coaches.

      

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Experts say this is what children need to survive the pandemic

USA TODAY spoke with experts in child development on how remote school, reduced socialization and increased screen time is impacting kids.

      

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COVID-19 relief package has a stimulus sweetener for CEOs: business meal deductions

Taxpayers are looking at checks for $600 from the United States government, down from the $1,200 awarded during the first stimulus.

      

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Climate crisis: I used to mull when to have children. Now I ask if I should I have them.

Reliable COVID vaccines spark optimism about 2021 and beyond. There is no vaccine for the climate crisis, but we must create a similar promising future.

      

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With COVID-19 precautions, New York City destinations are open for a new kind of holiday

NYC Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi said mask up, maintain distance, and wash your hands if you’re heading into the city this holiday.

      

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