May 28 Watch 3:59 The coronavirus' human and economic toll continue to expand By John Yang The U.S. death toll from coronavirus is a number of epic proportions: more than 100,000. But health officials believe that even that staggering number may be an undercount due to testing shortages and incomplete reporting of cases. Meanwhile, the pandemic’s… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 9:20 What Americans are looking for from leaders at a time of extraordinary loss More than 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 so far -- a number unimaginable before the pandemic began. The U.S. has nearly 30 percent of reported deaths worldwide. How does this tragic moment fit into American historical context? Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
May 28 Analysis: Redlining decades ago set communities up for greater danger during the pandemic By Jeremy Németh, Sarah Rowan, The Conversation Neighborhood characteristics like pollution from busy roads, widespread public transit use and lack of community-based health care are putting certain communities at greater risk from COVID-19. Continue reading
May 28 Mitch McConnell stresses need to wear face masks in public By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is stressing the importance of wearing masks in public as the nation's economy reopens. In doing so, the Kentucky Republican waded into a politically charged issue. Continue reading
May 28 Sen. Tim Kaine tests positive for coronavirus antibody test By Associated Press Kaine said in a statement Thursday that he and his wife, Anne Holton, were tested for antibodies this month after their health providers thought it possible they'd had mild cases of the virus earlier this year. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: White House press secretary holds coronavirus briefing By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a coronavirus briefing on May 28. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: 'No mask, no service' rule is OK for businesses, Cuomo says By Associated Press Business owners in New York will be able to deny entry to people not wearing masks or face coverings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday. Continue reading
May 28 Doctors sue to block FDA abortion pill rule during pandemic By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Requiring patients to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to get an abortion pill is needlessly risking their health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of physicians allege in a lawsuit that seeks to suspend the federal rule. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Mayor de Blasio says NYC businesses can't 'jump the gun' on reopening By Associated Press New York City businesses that try to reopen before coronavirus restrictions are lifted will face fines starting at $1,000, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Small business leaders speak about surviving the COVID-19 crisis By Associated Press The House Small Business Committee will hold a forum May 28 to hear about how small businesses have adjusted their models in response to the economic downturn spurred by the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading