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Plot highlights threats faced by governors amid coronavirus protests

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan's governor has put a focus on the security of top state officials, who have been the subject of threats and protests across the country this year.

Broadway’s reopening pushed back to at least May

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Although an exact date for various performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through May 30.

Honoring lives lost in the COVID-19 pandemic

As we do each Friday during this pandemic, the NewsHour remembers five special people who lost their lives to COVID-19. Judy Woodruff shares their stories.

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As virus fills French ICU beds, doctors ask what went wrong

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

National health agency figures and doctors at multiple hospitals say France hasn’t added significant ICU capacity or the staff needed to manage them since the pandemic's first wave.

WATCH: Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump’s fitness

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Pelosi insists it’s not about President Donald Trump but inspired by the need for greater congressional oversight of his White House.

Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in New York City hot spots

By Jim Mustian, Associated Press

All nonessential businesses in areas designated red zones by Gov. Andrew Cuomo were shuttered Thursday, and houses of worship were ordered to operate with no more than 10 people inside.

Trump says he’s ready for rallies but details remain slim on health

By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

His doctor says the president has "completed his course of therapy" for the disease. Trump has not been seen in public, other than in White House-produced videos, since his Monday return from the military hospital.

COVID-19 relief pushes U.S. budget deficit to a record $3.1 trillion

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The massive figures were expected but still stunning, more than double the previous deficit record of $1.4 trillion that was registered during former President Barack Obama's first year in office.

Washington D.C. health department asks White House staff to get tested

By Associated Press

The Washington D.C. Department of Health has released an open letter saying contact tracing on the outbreak has been insufficient and “there may be other staff and residents at risk for exposure to COVID positive individuals.”…

Israel extends restrictions on protests amid virus lockdown

By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press

The Israeli government has approved the extension of an emergency provision that bars public gatherings, including widespread protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for an additional week.