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White House to direct supply of COVID-19 drug amid access fears

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The White House says coronavirus adviser Dr. Deborah Birx will coordinate distribution of the first drug that appears to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster.

Government-run virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

An app in India has exacerbated concerns about digital security and surveillance after the government made it mandatory for all workers, military personnel and stranded Indians abroad who wish to be repatriated.

How this California artist is providing 'Flowers for Sick People'

By William Brangham

During this strange era of shutdowns and social distancing, artists, athletes and musicians across the country are trying to find new ways to channel their energy and share their passion. William Brangham has the story of a California artist who's…

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.