Apr 29 WATCH: New York’s de Blasio defends tweets about funeral that defied social distancing rules By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 29 Despite widespread economic hardship, most Americans not ready to reopen, poll says By Laura Santhanam A majority of Americans want life to return to normal when it is safe to do so, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 10:10 Schumer: Senate shouldn’t return just for hearings on ‘crony’ judge Although the House has decided it's not safe for members to return to the Capitol at this stage of the pandemic, the Senate will resume work next week. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, whose state has suffered… Continue watching
Apr 28 U.S. House postpones return amid virus worries By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Facing the stark, startling reality that Congress may not be able to fully resume for a year, House leaders are desperately reaching for new, work-from-away options. Continue reading
Apr 28 Riots in crisis-hit Lebanon reflect growing poverty, despair By Bassam Hatoum, Bilal Hussein, Associated Press Hundreds of protesters have set fire to two banks and hurled stones at soldiers who responded with tear gas and batons in the northern city of Tripoli. Continue reading
Apr 28 Bolsonaro’s latest crisis threatens Brazil’s virus response By David Biller, Marcelo de Sousa, Associated Press As Brazil careens toward a full-blown public health emergency and economic meltdown, President Jair Bolsonaro has managed to add a third ingredient to the toxic mix: political crisis. Continue reading
Apr 28 Pence comes under fire for going maskless at Mayo Clinic By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask while touring the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It's an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center's policy requiring them. Continue reading
Apr 28 Tribes urge U.S. Treasury to disburse coronavirus relief funding By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press At least 18 tribes sued the federal government seeking to keep any portion of the $8 billion in funding allocated to tribes out of the hands of Alaska Native corporations. A judge in Washington issued a ruling late Monday to… Continue reading
Apr 28 Trump to sign order keeping meat processing plants open By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday meant to stave off a shortage of chicken, pork and other meat on American supermarket shelves because of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: California governor gives coronavirus update By Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press California schoolchildren could return to their classrooms as early as July though there likely will be modifications. Continue reading