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WATCH: Trump gives speech on safely reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Trump did not immediately explain how he would pressure governors, but he repeated an earlier claim that Democrats want to keep schools closed for political reasons and not health reasons.

WATCH: White House coronavirus response coordinator speaks about post-pandemic future

By Associated Press

White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx will speak July 7 about managing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic with members of the international community.

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

By Marcelo de Sousa, David Biller, Associated Press

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus' severity.

WATCH: College officials testify on future of higher education amid COVID-19

By Courtney Vinopal

The Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee will hold a hearing July 7 on COVID-19's impact on the future of higher education.

International students must leave U.S. if classes go online

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

International students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall.

NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume play Aug. 1

By John Wawrow, Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

The NHL is in position to resume playing in less than a month — with 24 teams in action, all in Canada — and could be on the verge of enjoying labor peace through 2026.

Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

From French soccer jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is trumpeting the fact that it reopened for tourism on Tuesday.

Trump donors among early recipients of coronavirus loans

By Brian Slodysko, Angeliki Kastanis, Associated Press

As much as $273 million in federal coronavirus aid was awarded to more than 100 companies that are owned or operated by major donors to President Donald Trump's election efforts.

A muted Fourth of July as virus shatters infection records

By William Brangham

Fourth of July celebrations in many parts of the United States were muted this year, overshadowed by a virus spreading with alarming speed. The national death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 130,000, and hospitals in the South and West particularly…

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Trudeau turns down White House invitation amid pandemic

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Trump and López Obrador are due to meet Wednesday Washington, but Trudeau spokesperson Chantal Gagnon said Monday that while Canada wishes the U.S. and Mexico well, Trudeau won't be there.