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A researcher at Protein Sciences moves a vial in a lab, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Meriden, Conn. The biotech company is currently researching a vaccine for COVID-19.

'We're Not There Yet': Health Commissioner Tempers Excitement Over Vaccine

COVID-19 numbers in Hamilton County are on the rise again after taking a slight dip in late December.

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks during a news conference Thursday in Tokyo, where he declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and neighboring prefectures amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

Japan Issues COVID-19 State Of Emergency For Tokyo As Infections Rise

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces new voluntary restrictions amid alarm at rapidly increasing coronavirus case numbers.

A demonstrator hands out a sign about the 2020 census outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in 2019. The Census Bureau is projecting the first set of census numbers won't be ready until February, Trump administration attorneys told a federal judge on Monday.

Trump's Census Plan In Peril As Bureau Expects February Release Of Count Results

The Census Bureau has fallen further behind schedule in running quality checks on the 2020 census after uncovering more irregularities in the records, jeopardizing Trump's bid to alter a key count.

Coronavirus-related restrictions left many cities quiet during this year's New Year's Eve celebrations. New York City's Times Square was almost empty as a limited group of healthcare workers were invited to watch the ball drop in person.

U.S. Rings In New Year With Subdued Celebrations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged people find an alternative option for celebrating the holiday — with an aim to avoid large crowds and indoor gatherings.

New videos from Kazakhstan's tourism board turn the fictional journalist Borat's catchphrase "Very nice!" into a slogan to promote the Central Asian country.

'Very Nice!': Kazakhstan, Outraged No More, Embraces Borat In New Slogan

The country is welcoming a chance to boost its profile through the new movie featuring the fictional journalist Borat. And as one young Kazakhstani puts it, "This is a parody of American society."

Ultra-Orthodox Jews watch a funeral for Rabbi Mordechai Leifer from their balconies in the port city of Ashdod, Israel, on Oct. 5. The rabbi, who had been the spiritual leader of a small ultra-Orthodox community founded a century ago in Pittsburgh, died after being infected with COVID-19.

Israel To Relax Its 2nd Nationwide Coronavirus Lockdown On Sunday

The number of infections dropped significantly during the lockdown. People will again be allowed to move without restriction. Jerusalem's three main holy sites will reopen to the general public.

The Federal Reserve knows that "higher prices for essential items such as food, gasoline and shelter add to the burdens faced by many families," Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said. But he noted that ultra-low inflation or deflation is also a threat.

Fed Prepared To Let Economy Run Hotter

The Federal Reserve is adjusting its long-range policy on inflation and employment. The central bank said it's now more concerned with prices that are too low than with runaway inflation.

Megan Thee Stallion Protests Breonna Taylor Ruling On 'SNL'

One of the biggest stars in hip-hop used her appearance on Saturday Night Live to call out Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron.

Cuyahoga County Still Accepting Poll Worker Applications For Nov. 3

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is still accepting applications from potential poll workers, despite confusion over emails sent out last week. Susan Love, the editor of the West Life newspaper, said she hadn’t considered becoming a poll worker before. But a month or two ago, she decided to offer her services.

Charred framing remains, Monday, Sept. 28, at the Restaurant at Meadowood, which burned in the Glass Fire, in St. Helena, Calif.

Glass Fire Rages Across Northern California, Burning Thousands Of Acres

Flames have engulfed nearly 50,000 acres of land, prompting the evacuation of more than 8,000 residents of Santa Rosa, Calif., according to Mayor Tom Schwedhelm.

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