Novel coronavirus

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.

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.

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.

Trump's doctor says president is experiencing 'no symptoms'

By Associated Press

The doctor did not provide any details on what medications the president is currently taking, including whether he has been administered additional steroids.

Trump's return to the White House sparks fear, anger for residence staff

By Jill Colvin, Deb Reichmann, Colleen Long, Associated Press

The West Wing of the White House is a ghost town. Staff members are scared of exposure. And now the executive mansion is a treatment ward for not one — but two — COVID patients.

Fed Chair Powell says lack of further stimulus 'would lead to a weak recovery'

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Strong financial support from the government and the Federal Reserve have spurred a solid recovery from the pandemic recession, but the rebound may falter without further aid, Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned Tuesday.

Amid rising infections, Israeli ultra-Orthodox defy lockdown

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews make up roughly 10% of the population, yet account for over one-third of the country’s coronavirus patients. Segments of the community refuse to comply with safety regulations and insist on maintaining a tight-knit way of life.

FDA discloses vaccine guidelines previously blocked by White House

By Zeke Miller, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

In briefing documents posted on its website, the FDA said vaccine makers should follow trial participants for at least two months to rule out safety issues before seeking emergency approval.

CDC says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidance

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The top U.S. public health agency says the coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air, especially in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces.

What we know about Trump's COVID-19 illness

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas, Rebecca Oh

What the president’s spokespeople have said about his illness, the therapies he has been given so far and what his return to the Oval Office may look like.