COVID-19

New jobs report diminishes GOP appetite for more virus aid

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Republicans say the numbers vindicate their decision to take a pause and assess the almost $3 trillion in assistance they already have approved. The White House was already showing little urgency about pursing another trillion-dollar response bill, much less the…

News Wrap: WHO urges continued use of face masks worldwide

In our news wrap Friday, worldwide deaths from COVID-19 neared 400,000, with more than quarter of those occurring in the U.S. The World Health Organization called for widespread use of face masks amid “evolving evidence” they can help reduce transmission.

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On 76th anniversary, pandemic prevents many from mourning D-Day dead in Normandy

By Raf Casert, Associated Press

This year's anniversary observances for the June 6, 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever. The coronavirus pandemic is keeping almost everyone away.

WATCH: Trump hails jobs report, but unemployment rate still high

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about the latest U.S. unemployment numbers at the White House June 5 ahead of a trip to Maine.

Unemployment rate falls to 13.3 percent, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added — a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.

WATCH: CDC Director Robert Redfield testifies on COVID-19 response

By Associated Press

CDC Director Robert Redfield is expected to testify June 4 on the agency's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Pandemic hits poorest hardest as India, Pakistan cases jump

By Elaine Kurtenbach, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are urging that governments and others unite in developing a "people's vaccine" to protect everyone against the coronavirus.

1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.