Oct 08 Brazil strains at quarantine as virus cases pass 5 million By David Biller, Associated Press Brazil has surpassed 5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and is verging on 150,000 dead. However, Brazilians are burned out on quarantine. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Pelosi ‘at the table’ even after Trump scrapped virus talks By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Pelosi says she told Trump's chief negotiator she's willing to consider a measure to prop up the airline industry, but only if that aid comes alongside a broader bill with health protocols that Democrats say are needed to "crush the… Continue reading
Oct 08 Czech Republic tops record infection surge in Eastern Europe By Karel Janicek, Associated Press The Czech government has announced further restrictions to contain the pandemic in the hardest hit-country in struggling Central and Eastern Europe, where a record surge of infections was also recorded in most other countries. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Michigan governor says Trump’s words inspire extremists By Grant Schulte, Associated Press State and federal authorities said earlier in the day that agents have foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Whitmer. They have announced charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch Whitmer at her… Continue reading
Oct 08 Paris hospitals on emergency footing as virus cases rise By Associated Press French Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday the virus situation "keeps deteriorating in France unfortunately."… Continue reading
Oct 08 U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to a still-high 840,000, evidence that job cuts remain elevated seven months into the pandemic recession. Continue reading
Oct 07 Harris says she will take a COVID-19 vaccine if doctors say to, not if Trump does By Associated Press Harris says that if doctors “tells us that we should take it, I’ll be the first in line to take it, absolutely. But if Donald Trump tells us that we should take it, I’m not taking it.”… Continue reading
Oct 07 Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 in vice presidential debate By Steve Peoples, Kathleen Ronayne, Jill Colvin, Associated Press In response, Vice President Mike Pence commended Trump’s decision to shut off travel from China, saying the decision “bought us invaluable time” to coordinate the country’s response to the pandemic. Continue reading
Oct 07 Marine general tests positive for COVID-19 after Pentagon meeting By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after he and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff were in a Pentagon meeting with a Coast Guard leader who was infected with the virus. Continue reading
Oct 07 Trump hails experimental treatment as questions swirl about his recovery By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press In a new White House video posted Wednesday evening, Trump says his illness has shed light on an experimental antibody cocktail that he credits for his improved condition. Continue reading