Jul 20 Watch 3:24 Trump announces return of coronavirus briefings amid ‘big flare-up’ By Yamiche Alcindor With the novel coronavirus running rampant across much of the U.S., more states are facing a dilemma about whether to shut down again. In Washington, D.C., political leaders are confronting their own critical choices over a potential new round of… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 8:30 ‘No question’ slow federal pandemic response cost lives, Gov. Hogan says American governors are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 -- and the economic collapse it prompted. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, is chairman of the National Governors Association, and he has spoken out recently about failures… Continue watching
Jul 20 Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ delayed indefinitely by virus By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Nolan, a staunch advocate for the big-screen experience, has strenuously hoped that "Tenet" could lead the resumption of nationwide and global moviegoing. … Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held a news conference to give an update on the city's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: D.C. mayor criticizes Trump on virus testing By Associated Press Local health officials say there is the capacity in Washington to test anyone who needs a test, and the average turnaround test is approximately four and a half days. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood and Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press As other governors move to mandate masks and face coverings for people in public spaces, DeSantis said he has no such plans and will leave the issue for local leaders to decide. Continue reading
Jul 20 Amid COVID-19 pandemic, health officials brace for insect-borne illnesses By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are warning about another potentially bad summer for EEE virus and other insect-borne illnesses. Continue reading
Jul 20 UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test By Associated Press In research published Monday in the journal Lancet, scientists said that they found their experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced a dual immune response in people aged 18 to 55 that lasted at least two months after they were immunized. Continue reading
Jul 20 Families step in at Kabul COVID-19 ward to care for patients By Associated Press Family members, without protective equipment and only a few wearing face masks, help care for the patients lying in hospital beds. Continue reading
Jul 20 Thousands to walk off job to protest racial inequality By Associated Press Dubbed the “Strike for Black Lives,” labor unions, along with social and racial justice organizations from New York City to Los Angeles, will participate in a range of planned actions. Continue reading