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
Oct 06 Stocks drop after President Trump calls off stimulus talks By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press Stocks dropped on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to negotiations with Democrats over another round of aid for the economy until after the election. Continue reading
Oct 06 Trump halts COVID-19 relief negotiations until after election By Aamer Madhani, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on a coronavirus aid plan until after the election, roiling stock markets hoping for an economic boost for hard-hit industries such as the airlines. Continue reading
Oct 06 Military leaders quarantined after official tests positive By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading