Health

‘We are no less American.’ Deaths pile up on Texas border

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The U.S. failure to contain the pandemic has been laid bare in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.

Millennials report more stress than older Americans during pandemic

By Gretchen Frazee

Young Americans are reporting high levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted by job loss or fears that their loved ones might become seriously ill.

WATCH: Trump claims without evidence that Beirut explosion was an ‘attack’

By Associated Press

U.S. officials said Wednesday there is no indication the massive explosion was an attack, contradicting Trump, who said American generals told him it was likely caused by a bomb.

Judge calls it ‘discriminatory’ to deny Puerto Rico access to U.S. aid

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Legal experts warned that they expect the U.S. government to appeal the decision, and if unsuccessful, to take it as far as the U.S. Supreme Court given the millions of dollars at stake.

Air pollution down in the U.S. but still hurts marginalized communities most

By Jonathan Colmer, Jay Shimshack, The Conversation

A new study shows that while fine particle air pollution has declined nationwide over the past 40 years, the health and environmental benefits haven't been shared evenly.

WATCH: Trump wants broader role for telehealth services in Medicare

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The Trump administration is taking steps to give telehealth a broader role under Medicare, with an executive order that serves as a call for Congress to make doctor visits via personal technology a permanent fixture of the program.

Anti-human trafficking organizations are struggling under COVID-19

By Corinne Redfern, The Fuller Project

Trafficking survivors say they are unable to access food and water, safe accommodation or psychological support during the pandemic.

WATCH: Governor says California getting a grip on virus

By Associated Press

In California, more than 9,000 people have now died from the virus, and three-quarters were 65 and older. Only about 9% of California’s nearly half-million confirmed virus cases are children.

Virus relief bill remains up in air as negotiations resume

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Ahead of Monday's talks, all sides predict a long slog ahead despite the lapse of a $600-per-week supplemental jobless benefit. At least several more days of talks are expected.