May 08 Investigators recommend drug whistleblower is reinstated, lawyers say By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Lawyers for a government whistleblower who opposed widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for the coronavirus say federal investigators found "reasonable grounds" that the whistleblower had been retaliated against. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley and Associated Press D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held a news conference May 8 on the area’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 08 Europe holds low-key Victory Day commemorations due to virus By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Europe marked the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in low-key fashion Friday because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions across the continent. Continue reading
May 08 Markets closed to control Mexico’s enthusiastic Mother’s Day By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press Few countries celebrate Mother's Day with as much gusto as Mexico, and that has authorities worried that the celebration could threaten lock-down measures and spread the new coronavirus. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Pence holds a roundtable in Iowa on agriculture during COVID-19 By Justin Stabley and Associated Press Pence is expected to hold a roundtable in Iowa on the agriculture industry during the coronavirus pandemic on May 8. Continue reading
May 08 Pence’s press secretary tests positive for coronavirus By Darlene Superville, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: WHO addresses link between wet markets and coronavirus By Associated Press The World Health Organization has said wet markets like those in Wuhan widely linked to the emergence of the new coronavirus were often overcrowded, and good hygiene and food safety standards were not being met. Continue reading
May 08 From misinformation to masks, 4 basic coronavirus questions answered By Laura Santhanam As countries around the world, including the United States, are grappling with how to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, what are scientists learning about the virus?… Continue reading
May 08 U.S. approves at-home saliva-based virus test By Associated Press U.S. health regulators approved the first saliva-based coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 4:06 Economic damage from the pandemic spreads to all corners of the country By William Brangham More than 33 million Americans have lost their jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic began -- including 3.2 million in just the past week. Oceanside shops and restaurants that usually draw tourists at this time of year are deserted, forcing layoffs. Continue watching