Nov 19 As COVID deaths soar, nursing home deaths caused by neglect surge in the shadows By Matt Sedensky, Bernard Condon, Associated Press A nursing home expert who analyzed data from the country's 15,000 facilities for The Associated Press estimates that for every two COVID-19 victims in long-term care, there is another who died prematurely of other causes. Continue reading
Nov 19 U.S. jobless claims increase to 742,000 as pandemic worsens By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. imposed another round of sanctions on Iran, targeting the country’s intelligence minister and a charity that’s allegedly a regime slush fund. The move comes after a United Nations agency reported centrifuges at Iran’s… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 4:40 Why Trump fired the official charged with securing U.S. elections By William Brangham, Courtney Norris On Tuesday night, President Trump fired Christopher Krebs, the top cybersecurity official at the Department of Homeland Security. The termination comes after Krebs, whose job it was to secure U.S. election systems, fact-checked Trump’s false claims of voting fraud. But… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 6:08 What Trump's 'special bond' with supporters means now -- and beyond his presidency President Trump’s termination of Christopher Krebs, the top Department of Homeland Security official for cybersecurity, drew criticism from prominent lawmakers, including several Republicans. What does the move suggest about Trump’s outlook for the remainder of his term -- and beyond?… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 5:17 Not traveling for the holidays is a necessary sacrifice, medical expert says The coronavirus continues to tear across the U.S. as Americans prepare for the holiday season. With Thanksgiving approaching, there have been a number of warnings about gathering during the pandemic, as health officials say other holidays have been followed by… Continue watching
Nov 18 On Thanksgiving gatherings, public health officials say 'don't do it' By Courtney Vinopal, Isabella Isaacs-Thomas An overwhelming surge of the coronavirus is afflicting the United States at the very moment that extended families are considering if, and how, they can gather for the holidays. Public health experts have three words for you: “don’t do it.”… Continue reading
Nov 18 Judge orders U.S. to stop deporting children who cross border alone By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan issued a preliminary injunction sought by legal groups suing on behalf of children whom the government sought to expel before they could request protections. Continue reading
Nov 18 A rusty Giuliani returns to the courtroom on Trump's behalf By Marc Levy, Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Representing a client inside a courtroom for the first time in nearly three decades, Rudy Giuliani showed some rust as he tried to make the case that President Donald Trump has been robbed of re-election. Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: Lawmakers examine VA response to health concerns of veterans deployed to Uzbekistan By Candice Norwood Servicemembers deployed to the base during that time say they were exposed to toxic materials that have led to serious illnesses such as cancer. Continue reading