Sep 17 COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in U.S. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high number of people that illustrates the broad economic damage still taking place nine months after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the… Continue reading
Sep 16 Halloween during a pandemic likely a mixed trick-or-treat bag this year By Leanne Italie, Associated Press So many people look forward to Halloween, but this year is going to be vastly different for many. Parents and governments are weighing whether door-to-door trick-or-treating can safely happen. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: White House press secretary says herd immunity isn’t U.S. strategy By Associated Press White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a press briefing Wednesday as several U.S. health officials testified on the government's response to the pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 16 HHS official takes leave of absence after accusation of virus response meddling By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press He apologized on Wednesday to his staff for a Facebook video in which he reportedly said scientists battling the coronavirus are conspiring against President Donald Trump and warned of shooting in America if Trump were to lose the November election. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: U.S. Federal Reserve adjusts inflation target to keep interest rates low By Associated Press The Federal Reserve adjusted its inflation target to seek price increases above 2 percent annually, a move that will likely keep interest rates low for years to come. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Biden says he trusts science, not Trump By Associated Press Joe Biden says that while he trusts what scientists say about a potential coronavirus vaccine, he doesn’t trust President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Any coronavirus vaccine this year likely in ‘very limited supply,’ CDC director says By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The shot wouldn’t be broadly available until the spring or summer of 2021, he estimated. Continue reading
Sep 16 Report finds global economic outlook not as bad as expected By Associated Press The global economy is expected to rebound and grow by 5 percent next year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a report. Continue reading
Sep 16 U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines By Associated Press The campaign is “much larger in scope and complexity than seasonal influenza or other previous outbreak-related vaccination responses,” said the playbook for states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 11:06 The hopes, fears and reality as schools open worldwide After months of distance learning, students around the world are returning to the classroom -- even though many countries are bracing themselves for a second wave of coronavirus infections. What does the pandemic mean for children, parents and teachers this… Continue watching