CAMBRIDGE: One of the companies in the race to develop a vaccine to cure the novel and deadly coronavirus has announced that its drug candidate under trial indicated a 94.1% efficacy against COVID-19 and 100% efficacy in severe cases. According to a press release issued Monday, American biotechnology company Moderna said its coronavirus drug candidate — mRNA-1273 — was “generally well tolerated” …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A driver is dead and another is on the loose after getting into a shootout on the 610 North Loop during an apparent road rage incident overnight, police say. Authorities believe it may have started on I-45 and then eventually, the drivers moved to 610, where they fired shots at each other. “(It’s) unclear where he …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — **A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of southeast Texas Monday night into Tuesday morning. Brief freezing temps will be possible in Houston, but areas north of Houston could experience a few hours of freezing temperatures overnight. Make sure you have a warm spot for your pets and plants. After a chilly start today with …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The TSA reported more than one million people traveled by plane the day before Thanksgiving nationwide, and thousands more flew home after the holiday. Augusto Bernal, spokesperson for the Houston Airport System, said Houston airports anticipated about 800,000 travelers leaving and arriving to Houston between Nov. 20 and Nov. 30 for the Thanksgiving holiday. That’s roughly about half …

Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection — ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens. Multiple vaccine candidates must succeed for the world to stamp out the pandemic, which has been on …

The first freeze of the season is underway for much of North Texas this morning. A Freeze Warning is in effect until 9 a.m. In addition to the cold air, the wind will be quite blustery, producing biting wind chills in the teens and 20s early today. Afternoon temperatures will climb to near 50. The temperature will drop even more …

Mayor Eric Johnson will create a new task force Monday to examine how to make Dallas a top city for entrepreneurs. The task force will be led by Mandy Price and Trey Bowles, two significant figures in the Dallas-Fort Worth startup scene. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk …

Doctors are studying the impact of Covid-19 on unborn babies in Singapore, where an infant delivered by an infected mother earlier this month had antibodies against the virus but did not carry the disease. The ongoing study among the city-state’s public hospitals adds to international efforts to better understand whether the infection or antibodies can be transferred during pregnancy, and …

Iran’s English-language Press TV said on Monday that the weapon used in the killing of a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist last week was made in Israel. “The weapon collected from the site of the terrorist act (where Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated) bears the logo and specifications of the Israeli military industry,” an unnamed source told Press TV. Speaking before the Press TV report, Israeli intelligence …

SYDNEY: Another pulsating Steve Smith century and two flying outfield catches clinched the One-day International series for Australia with a 51-run victory over India in Sydney on Sunday. Smith tormented India with his second blistering hundred in as many matches as Australia posted another huge target, reaching 389-4 off 50 overs at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Australians then restricted …