Aug 10 Watch 7:11 Pandemic is 'direct threat to our homeland security,' says infectious disease expert The U.S. has now recorded more than 5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 160,000 deaths -- over 22 percent of the worldwide totals. Many American public health experts warn that the U.S. is at another important crossroads in its… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 7:44 In Alaska, geographic isolation delayed the pandemic -- but hasn't prevented it By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Casey Kuhn Alaska’s distance from the U.S. mainland delayed its pandemic pain -- but hasn't prevented it. Indeed, the mayor of Anchorage recently described the situation there as a coming “COVID storm.” New emergency orders restricting businesses and gatherings are being implemented… Continue watching
Aug 10 WATCH: Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser speaks about weekend shooting By Associated Press A dispute that erupted into gun fire during a large outdoor party in Washington, D.C., early Sunday left one person dead and some 20 others injured. Continue reading
Aug 10 WATCH: White House press secretary talks China sanctions, RNC speech, Belarus By Associated Press White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany will give a news briefing Monday after President Donald Trump signed executive orders on COVID-19 economic relief. Continue reading
Aug 09 U.S. tops 5 million confirmed virus cases, to Europe's alarm By Nicole Winfield, Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press Europeans are surprised by the continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. as the number of confirmed cases in country hits 5 million. Continue reading
Aug 08 Brazil makes grim milestone -- 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 By Marcelo de Sousa, Associated Press Brazil passed the grim milestone of 100,000 dead from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 6:25 Could federal investment prevent an eviction crisis? While national and state eviction moratoriums have temporarily helped slow a pandemic-induced housing and homelessness crisis, they have a long-term impact. Matthew Desmond, a professor at Princeton University who helped build the first nationwide database on evictions joins Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Aug 08 Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press As the school year approaches, educators are developing different policies to respond to COVID 19 outbreaks. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 3:42 With no deal on pandemic relief bill, Trump says he'll use executive action The White House and congressional Democrats have again failed to agree on a new pandemic relief package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 3:08 How these Americans are coping with the pandemic's financial fallout By Maea Lenei Buhre The economy has recovered some of the jobs lost during the early weeks of the pandemic -- but that growth now seems to be slowing. Millions of Americans still don’t have work, with many now receiving less money in unemployment. Continue watching