Novel coronavirus

UK lawmakers approved probe into Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s alleged lies

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The move, approved by cries of "aye" and without a formal vote in the House of Commons, means Parliament's Committee of Privileges will investigate whether Johnson knowingly misled Parliament. Historically that is a resigning offense if proven.

CDC says masking on transportation ‘remains necessary for the public health,’ DOJ to file appeal to overturn order voiding mandate

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge's order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs.

Majority of Americans support mask mandates for travel, AP-NORC poll finds

By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press

A new poll finds that a majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation.

CDC launches new forecasting center for future pandemics

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases.

Migrant crossings spike as U.S. plans to lift pandemic limits on asylum

By Ben Fox, Associated Press

The number of migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has surged in recent weeks as the U.S. prepares for even larger numbers with the expected lifting of a pandemic-era order that turned away asylum seekers.

WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds briefing after judge voids travel mask mandate

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that federal agencies were still assessing a Florida federal judge's decision on Monday that voided the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation.

Florida judge voids national mask mandate for airplanes, other travel

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.

Shutdowns in China spread as COVID infections rise

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

Anti-virus controls are shutting down some of China's biggest cities and fueling public irritation as infections rise.

FDA authorizes 1st breathalyzer test for COVID-19

By Associated Press

The InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer is about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, the FDA said Thursday, and can be used in doctor's offices, hospitals and mobile testing sites.

AP-NORC poll says talk of race, sex in schools divides Americans

By Hannah Fingerhut, Annie Ma, Associated Press

Overall, Americans lean slightly toward expanding discussions of racism and sexuality, not cutting them back. Roughly 4 in 10 say the current approach is about right, including similar percentages across party lines.