Jul 03 Watch 4:50 News Wrap: Istanbul trial begins for Saudi suspects in Khashoggi murder In our news wrap Friday, a trial is underway in Istanbul for 20 Saudis charged in the October 2018 slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. None of the accused were in court, as Saudi Arabia rejected demands for their… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 8:56 Major U.S. cities struggle to keep residents compliant as virus surges As the Fourth of July approaches, coronavirus cases are rising across the country, with businesses and public spaces again closing down as a result. Where does the U.S. stand in terms of managing this public health crisis? Judy Woodruff talks… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 3:58 A book that teaches children 'Why We Stay Home' By Maea Lenei Buhre The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has upended the daily lives of children across the globe, leaving parents and caregivers struggling to explain the changes. Two medical students in California say their desire to help bridge that gap in understanding… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 3:17 In memory of 5 more U.S. victims of the coronavirus By Judy Woodruff We remember five more victims of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, including a beloved Virginia postal carrier, a Holocaust survivor and a 35-year-old DNA scientist. Judy Woodruff has their stories. Continue watching
Jul 03 Fever checks are flawed for flagging COVID-19. Are smell tests better? By Sharon Begley, STAT Using temperature checks to find contagious people is like trying to catch tennis balls in a soccer net: way too many can get through. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 5:52 News Wrap: U.S. sees record 50,000 new virus cases in a single day In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. saw a record 50,000 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day as infections rise in 40 states. Florida set its own record for new cases with more than 10,000 -- but Gov. Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 6:36 Economist Paul Romer: To save American jobs, we must bring virus to 'screeching halt' The Labor Department’s June jobs report seems to reflect a strengthening economy. After all, businesses across the country reopened during that month. But now coronavirus cases are soaring, raising questions about how we can have a functioning U.S. economy without… Continue watching
Jul 02 Herman Cain treated for COVID-19 after attending Trump rally By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The 74-year-old was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The statement says Cain was hospitalized Wednesday after he developed "serious" symptoms but he is "awake and alert."… Continue reading
Jul 02 How should schools reopen? Pediatricians offer these guidelines By Laura Santhanam Pandemic or no, children learn best in an actual classroom, the American Academy of Pediatrics said recently. But what do schools need to do to reopen this fall?… Continue reading
Jul 02 Arizona national guard troops set up virus testing amid surge By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence, who visited Phoenix on Wednesday, promised the federal government would send 500 health workers to help. Continue reading