May 22 U.S. warns Los Angeles stay-at-home extension could be illegal By Brian Melley, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to the mayor of Los Angeles warning that an extension of the coronavirus stay-at-home orders may be unlawful. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 4:37 Americans prepare for a Memorial Day transformed by COVID-19 By William Brangham On Friday, President Trump declared houses of worship “essential," calling on governors to reopen them. Some beaches and lakes are also allowing visitors as Americans mark the Memorial Day holiday. But as the pandemic rages on, flags across the country… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 7:39 How virus research has become a point of tension for the U.S. and China By Nick Schifrin The Trump administration has emphasized the possibility that the novel coronavirus was accidentally released by scientists at a Chinese lab. While that accusation remains unproven, China’s oversight of such scientific research has come under scrutiny in the past, and now,… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 6:35 What we know about COVID-19 antibodies -- and what we don't By John Yang, Sam Lane Scientists say antibody testing could be a key tool in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Still, many questions remain about the accuracy of antibody testing. The Food and Drug Administration has tried to crack down on inaccurate tests, but… Continue watching
May 22 WATCH: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a set of thresholds Friday. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo said a short time later that it will be up to the state to make those decisions. Continue reading
May 22 Britons build scarecrows to say thank you to health care workers By Sebastian Rich The scarecrows, of all shapes and sizes and made by adults and children alike, stand like cheerful guards, showing their appreciation to members of the National Health Service. Continue reading
May 22 As Memorial Day draws people outdoors, virus rebound feared By Ben Finley, Carla K. Johnson, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The holiday weekend arrives amid the bleakest economy in decades. Tens of millions of people have been thrown out of work since the virus hit hard in March. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Cuomo says it's his call when New York City will reopen By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Governor Cuomo said it will be up to the state — not the city — to make those decisions. Continue reading
May 22 India struggles with twin challenges of cyclone and pandemic By Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press In the middle of a pandemic, if a cyclone comes hurtling toward you, what should you do? Debasis Shyamal, a fisherman, crammed himself into a government shelter, minutes before Cyclone Amphan crashed into his coastal village… Continue reading
May 21 Puerto Rico to reopen businesses, beaches with new rules By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The U.S. territory is about to emerge from a two-month lockdown that stifled business activity on an island already beset with economic woes. Continue reading