Nov 17 U.S. judge blocks Trump rule change affecting home care workers By Don Thompson, Associated Press Despite providing what the judge called “physically and psychologically demanding” home care services, the workers are paid a median $10.49 an hour nationwide. Continue reading
Nov 17 2 COVID-19 vaccine candidates may protect against the virus. Now what? By Laura Santhanam Even if vaccines are approved and enough doses are made, widespread immunity also depends on how many people are willing to roll up their sleeves. Continue reading
Nov 17 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says surge in virus cases threatens U.S. economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Powell said the threat also means Congress and the White House should provide more stimulus spending to support the unemployed, states and cities, and small businesses, and to keep the economy afloat. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gives novel coronavirus update By Associated Press Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds provided a novel coronavirus update on Tuesday as the state surpassed 2,000 confirmed deaths from the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper holds COVID-19 update By Associated Press Between now and June 2022, state and local governments could be facing a shortfall or $400 billion or more by some estimates. Continue reading
Nov 17 Amazon opens online pharmacy, disrupting another industry By Joseph Pisani, Tom Murphy, Associated Press The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers who stop by frequently to pick up… Continue reading
Nov 17 Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic By Michelle R. Smith, Kathy Young, Associated Press As state and local public health departments struggle with slashed budgets, surging demand and threats to workers' safety, a new generation is entering the field, determined to help fight the coronavirus and other public health challenges. Continue reading
Nov 17 States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens By Geoff Mulvihill, Rachel La Corte, Associated Press With more shutdowns looming and a vaccine months away from wide distribution, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to be a bleak winter. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 3:32 Moderna's vaccine trials bring hope as more states resume pandemic restrictions By William Brangham, Patty Morales The U.S. is facing both despair and hope regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. With total infections over 11 million nationwide, the virus is continuing to wreak havoc, leading to rising hospitalizations and deaths -- and reimposed restrictions. But at the same… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 9:06 What we know about Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine candidate -- and what we don't The drug company Moderna has released encouraging data from research on its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The research has not yet been published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, but it is nonetheless raising hopes. Noubar Afeyan is a co-founder and chairman… Continue watching