Chicago cancels classes after union supports remote learning

Classes in Chicago’s public schools will be canceled Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the latest COVID-19 surge, officials announced Tuesday.

LETTER: Masks aren’t doing the job

The Saturday Review-Journal front page proclaims record COVID cases for Nevada — proof that the mandatory mask mandate is not effective against the spread.

CARTOONS: Fauci and his herd

Take a look at the latest editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.

Tourism areas in Mexico see spike in COVID infections

COVID-19 infections are rising across Mexico, especially in two states home to major tourism destinations on the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean that were busy during the holiday season.

California enacts water restrictions as drought continues

For the second time in a decade, Californians will face mandatory restrictions governing their outdoor water use as the state endures another drought and voluntary conservation efforts have fallen short.

Chargers stand between Raiders and playoffs

After the Chargers won the first meeting, they’ll meet the Raiders again Sunday night in what will be the final game of the regular season. Winner makes the playoffs.