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
Oct 07 WATCH: IRS chief says agency reaching out on pandemic relief payments By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press A congressional watchdog found that millions could miss the payments of up to $1,200 per individual because of incomplete government records. Continue reading
Oct 07 'Jurassic World' shoot suspended after COVID-19 positive cases By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Filming on the new "Jurassic World" movie at Pinewood Studios in the U.K. has been suspended for two weeks because of COVID-19 cases on set. Continue reading
Oct 07 With 239 deaths, Iran hits its highest daily coronavirus toll By Associated Press The report quoted the spokesperson of the country’s health ministry, Sima Sadat Lari, as saying that the 239 died since Tuesday. Iran has in the past had 235 daily deaths. Continue reading
Oct 07 In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of coronavirus relief By Associated Press The White House on Wednesday tried to salvage its favorite items lost in the rubble of COVID-19 relief talks that President Donald Trump suspended. Continue reading
Oct 06 Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press A senior administration official said Miller had previously tested negative as White House officials have tried to contain an outbreak on the complex that has infected Trump, the first lady and more than a dozen other aides and associates. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 4:53 Trump urges Americans not to fear virus that has killed over 210,000 By Yamiche Alcindor After returning to the White House from the hospital, President Trump continued to downplay the severity of COVID-19, telling Americans, “Don’t be afraid of it.” He also said he was “feeling great,” although he remains on a powerful combination of… Continue watching
Oct 06 WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo gives COVID-19 and school reopening updates By Associated Press Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the closing of schools in nine Brooklyn and Queens ZIP codes on Monday. But he hasn't made a decision yet on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposal to close nonessential businesses in those ZIP codes. Continue reading