Novel coronavirus

Sen. Chuck Grassley says he tested positive for novel coronavirus

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

U.S. judge blocks Trump rule change affecting home care workers

By Don Thompson, Associated Press

Despite providing what the judge called “physically and psychologically demanding” home care services, the workers are paid a median $10.49 an hour nationwide.

WATCH: Senate Minority Leader Schumer holds news conference

By Geoff Mulvihill, Rachel La Corte, Associated Press

Congressional Democrats and Republicans generally say a new stimulus bill is needed, but they disagree on the scope of it.

2 COVID-19 vaccine candidates may protect against the virus. Now what?

By Laura Santhanam

Even if vaccines are approved and enough doses are made, widespread immunity also depends on how many people are willing to roll up their sleeves.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says surge in virus cases threatens U.S. economy

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Powell said the threat also means Congress and the White House should provide more stimulus spending to support the unemployed, states and cities, and small businesses, and to keep the economy afloat.

WATCH: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gives novel coronavirus update

By Associated Press

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds provided a novel coronavirus update on Tuesday as the state surpassed 2,000 confirmed deaths from the pandemic.

Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations

By Associated Press

One of the country's leading literary community and educational centers, Poets House, is suspending operations because of “challenges presented” by the coronavirus pandemic.

WATCH: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper holds COVID-19 update

By Associated Press

Between now and June 2022, state and local governments could be facing a shortfall or $400 billion or more by some estimates.

Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic

By Michelle R. Smith, Kathy Young, Associated Press

As state and local public health departments struggle with slashed budgets, surging demand and threats to workers' safety, a new generation is entering the field, determined to help fight the coronavirus and other public health challenges.

States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens

By Geoff Mulvihill, Rachel La Corte, Associated Press

With more shutdowns looming and a vaccine months away from wide distribution, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to be a bleak winter.