May 06 April jobs data to show epic losses and soaring unemployment By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The economic catastrophe caused by the viral outbreak likely sent the U.S. unemployment rate in April to its highest level since the Great Depression and caused a record-shattering loss of jobs. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: White House holds news briefing on coronavirus updates By Molly Finnegan The briefing is expected to start at 4 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
May 06 Spain averts political crisis, extends virus lockdown By Joseph Wilson, Aritz Parra, Associated Press Spain’s left-wing coalition government has averted — for now — a political crisis on top of the enormous challenge the country already faces from its devastating coronavirus outbreak, which has claimed more than 25,000 lives and severely damaged the economy. Continue reading
May 06 Justices appear wary of 'Obamacare' birth control coverage changes By Jessica Gresko, Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court seems concerned about the sweep of Trump administration rules that would allow more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women. Continue reading
May 06 Emerging virus aid bill aims to help cities, Postal Service By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Democratic leaders promise that the House will deliver the legislation to again respond to the COVID-19 crisis as early as next week. In the Republican-controlled Senate, Republicans face internal divisions over spending and how ambitious to be in the upcoming… Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio calls for rebuilding economy 'the smart way' By Candice Norwood "One step at a time. Let's get it right," de Blasio said in a news conference Wednesday… Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: 'We don't have certainty' coronavirus originated in Chinese lab, Pompeo says By Candice Norwood, Nick Schifrin Secretary of State Mike Pompeo previously said there was "enormous evidence."… Continue reading
May 06 4 ways to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic By Justin Stabley Millions in the U.S. and around the world are under stay-at-home orders as officials hope to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But how do those practices affect individuals' mental health?… Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: New York governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood and Associated Press As states across the country make plans to reopen, Cuomo said Tuesday that the national debate over when to ease shutdown orders boils down to the value placed on people’s lives. Continue reading
May 06 COVID-19 task force is not dismantling, just refocusing, Trump says By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Darlene Superville, Associated Press One day after saying that the COVID-19 task force would be winding down, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it would continue indefinitely, but focus more on rebooting the economy. Continue reading