May 12 Key moments from the Senate’s coronavirus hearing with top health officials By Candice Norwood Dr. Anthony Fauci warned states could see spikes in coronavirus cases if they ignore public health guidelines. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 5:52 Health officials warn lawmakers that lifting restrictions could trigger new outbreaks By Amna Nawaz New warnings from U.S. public health officials Tuesday emphasized that the national fight against COVID-19 is far from over -- and that lifting restrictions too quickly could cause unnecessary deaths. The sobering message was delivered as senior health figures, including… Continue watching
May 12 Local prosecutors under investigation for handling of Ahmaud Arbery slaying By Jeff Martin, Russ Bynum, Associated Press “Unfortunately, many questions and concerns have arisen" about the actions of the district attorneys, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said Tuesday in a statement. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 5:14 In case over access to Trump’s finances, Supreme Court asks tough questions By John Yang The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in President Trump’s legal battle to keep his finances secret. Authorities in New York as well as several House committees are seeking Trump’s financial records, arguing they could reveal potential crimes or improper influence. Continue watching
May 12 Watch 6:45 ‘We’re angry and we’re hurting.’ Why communities of color suffer more from COVID-19 By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe In U.S. cases of COVID-19 where race was identified, nearly 30 percent of patients were black -- even though African Americans make up only about 13 percent of the general population. The share of cases among Latinos is also disproportionately… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 6:42 Coronavirus pandemic threatens Flint, Michigan, with 2nd major health crisis One of the easiest ways to reduce the spread of coronavirus is handwashing. But in some places, such as Flint, Michigan, that simple task can be difficult to accomplish. Some residents of the largely poor city lack clean running water… Continue watching
May 12 U.S. government sees record monthly deficit of $737.9 billion By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The sea of red ink is being created by a drop in revenue and a massive increase in spending to fund efforts to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 12 Why prospect of deflation could pose a threat to U.S. economy By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The economic paralysis caused by the coronavirus led in April to the steepest month-to-month fall in U.S. consumer prices since the 2008 financial crisis — a 0.8% drop that was driven by a plunge in gasoline prices. Continue reading
May 12 Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in U.S. By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press The story of how one brand of counterfeits has infiltrated America’s supply chains illustrates how the lack of coordination amid massive shortages has plunged the country’s medical system into chaos. Continue reading
May 12 Michigan woman at center of transgender rights case dies By Associated Press Aimee Stephens, a Detroit-area transgender woman who was fired by a funeral home after she said she wanted to be recognized as female, has died. Continue reading