Health

How far apart are Democrats and Republicans on new coronavirus relief bill?

A deal on a new coronavirus relief package seems distant and elusive, as congressional Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse on key issues. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss where negotiations stand and how far apart the two…

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Why Mississippi's top health official is warning against in-person school

Mississippi is a coronavirus hot spot, with confirmed cases per 100,000 residents and positive test rates among the highest in the U.S. The state is seeing increased hospitalizations and deaths, too, at a time when schools are beginning the academic…

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Workers want mandated temp checks for casino patrons

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Five Atlantic City casinos are not physically checking the temperatures of guests entering the property, workers say.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a 'nightmare'

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Even if Congress does reach a deal, the extra unemployment amount is likely to be less than $600. By the time the money starts flowing, it could be too late for many Americans who are already in dire straits.

U.K. says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The masks were part of a 252 million pound ($332 million) contract the government signed with investment firm Ayanda Capital in April. Papers filed in a court case reveal that the masks won't be distributed because they have ear loops…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for virus ahead of Trump visit

By Farnoush Amiri, Report for America, Dan Sewell, Associated Press

His office said the 73-year-old DeWine had no symptoms, but was returning to Columbus before Trump had landed.

Lack of study and oversight raises concerns about tear gas

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Witnesses and human rights advocates say peaceful protesters, children and pregnant women have sometimes been hit by excessive amounts of tear gas, with police failing to provide an escape route.

WATCH: House Oversight hearing on challenges of reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Associated Press

Is it safe for schools to reopen during the pandemic? The House Oversight Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the challenges and risks of reopening schools amid the global outbreak.

Top court rules Brazil must protect Indigenous peoples in pandemic

By Débora Álvares, Associated Press

The top court's justices voted unanimously that the government must install health checkpoints for isolated Indigenous villages plus draft and implement a plan to remove outsiders now within protected areas illegally.

Cuomo takes over governors group as virus batters states

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to lead the group representing the nation's governors, which has played a pivotal role in pushing the Trump administration about state needs during the coronavirus pandemic.