The regulatory agency authorised Novavax's Covid vaccine for emergency use in individuals aged 12 years and older, making it a potential option this winter.

Authorities are investigating an incident where a Cruise autonomous car ran over a woman after she was first knocked in front of it by a hit-and-run driver.

Congress did not re-authorise funding for a programme aimed at reducing the spread of Aids globally, as part of a stopgap deal to avoid a government shutdown

A federal judge said the corruption trial will begin in the spring, giving time for prosecutors to hand over evidence and lawyers to file challenges.