Health Nov 09 U.S. hits 10 million confirmed novel coronavirus cases New daily confirmed cases are up more than 60 percent over the past two weeks, to an average of nearly 109,000 a day. Average daily cases are on the rise in 48 states.
Economy Nov 09 FTC says Zoom misled users on its security for online meetings Federal regulators are requiring Zoom to strengthen its security in a proposed settlement of allegations that the video conferencing service misled users about its level of security for meetings.
Politics Nov 09 Ben Carson tests positive for COVID-19 The Trump campaign's election night watch party in the White House East Room — with few masks and no social distancing — is being eyed as a potential coronavirus super-spreading event and yet another symbol of President Donald Trump’s cavalier…
Politics Nov 09 WATCH: Biden speaks on plans for COVID-19, economy As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle to a more pressing fight: reining in the pandemic.
Health Nov 09 Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90 percent effective “We’re in a position potentially to be able to offer some hope,” Dr. Bill Gruber, Pfizer’s senior vice president of clinical development, told The Associated Press. “We’re very encouraged.”…
Nation Nov 09 Utah governor issues statewide mask mandate amid coronavirus surge Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Sunday night that the time to debate masks had passed and insisted his orders won't shut down the economy.
World Nov 09 Putin won't congratulate Biden until legal challenges end Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday.
Nation Nov 09 Meet the members of president-elect Biden's coronavirus task force President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named the members of a team of public health and science experts to develop a blueprint for fighting the coronavirus.
World Nov 09 Global markets rocket higher amid vaccine news and U.S. election Markets were already sharply higher on the U.S. election result when Pfizer said that data shows vaccine shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.
Politics Nov 09 Trump faces calls to work with Biden team on transition There is little precedent in the modern era of a president erecting such hurdles for his successor.