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India surpasses 2 million cases as health volunteers strike

By Associated Press

Even as India has maintained comparatively low mortality rates, the disease has spread widely across the country, with the burden shifting in recent weeks from cities with robust health systems to rural areas.

U.S. added 1.8 million jobs in July, a sign that hiring has weakened

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Many employers have been reluctant or unable to hire, with about two-thirds of the nation having paused or reversed reopening plans early last month.

Virus aid talks on the brink of collapse with sides 'very far apart'

By Associated Press

Both sides have adopted a hard line in the talks, though the Trump team is more open in disclosing a handful of its proposed compromises.

Kudlow: Trump might use other funding to pay for federal unemployment

As another 1.2 million Americans file for unemployment amid the pandemic’s economic wreckage, Congress and the White House are still stalled on a deal for a new coronavirus relief package. President Trump’s top economic adviser, Lawrence Kudlow, joins Judy Woodruff…

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Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

More than 2,000 unaccompanied children have been expelled from the United States since March under an emergency declaration enacted by the Trump administration.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a 'nightmare'

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Even if Congress does reach a deal, the extra unemployment amount is likely to be less than $600. By the time the money starts flowing, it could be too late for many Americans who are already in dire straits.

WATCH: Pelosi and Schumer urge continued unemployment assistance

By Associated Press

At a news conference Thursday morning, Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., staked out a firm position to extend financial assistance to unemployed Americans.

U.K. says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The masks were part of a 252 million pound ($332 million) contract the government signed with investment firm Ayanda Capital in April. Papers filed in a court case reveal that the masks won't be distributed because they have ear loops…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for virus ahead of Trump visit

By Farnoush Amiri, Report for America, Dan Sewell, Associated Press

His office said the 73-year-old DeWine had no symptoms, but was returning to Columbus before Trump had landed.

WATCH: House Oversight hearing on challenges of reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Associated Press

Is it safe for schools to reopen during the pandemic? The House Oversight Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the challenges and risks of reopening schools amid the global outbreak.