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WATCH: Biden criticizes Trump for handling of COVID-19 pandemic

By Bill Barrow, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

In a Tuesday afternoon address, Biden laid out how he would handle the public health and economic crisis if he were in the White House.

At least 285 U.S. children have had serious coronavirus-linked syndrome

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

At least 285 U.S. children have developed a serious inflammatory condition linked to the coronavirus, according to two studies published Monday that provide the fullest picture yet of the ailment.

What doctors know about lingering symptoms from coronavirus

By William Petri, The Conversation

Is it possible that people who recover from COVID-19 will be plagued with long term side effects from the infection? An infectious disease physician reviews the evidence so far.

Arizona governor orders bars, gyms, clubs, pools to close

By Tamara Lush, Emily Schmall, Associated Press

In an effort to stop a massive surge in new coronavirus cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks around the state to be closed for at least 30 days.

How Frieden says U.S. states can slow alarming spread of coronavirus

The United States is struggling to hold back the coronavirus. More than 30 states are reporting a rise in infections, and several are now reconsidering their plans to loosen restrictions and reopen economic activities. William Brangham talks to Dr. Tom…

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Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge

By Tammy Webber, Brady McCombs, John L. Mone, Associated Press

Contact tracing tracks people who test positive and anyone they've come in contact with. It was challenging even when stay-at-home orders were in place, but it's exponentially more difficult now.

1,200 extra Chicago cops to be deployed over July 4 weekend

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown says he'll put 1,200 extra cops on the street during the July 4 weekend in the hopes of stemming the surge in violence that typically comes with the holiday weekend.

WATCH: WHO chief says COVID-19 pandemic is ‘not even close to being over’

By Associated Press

The head of the World Health Organization says the coronavirus pandemic is "not even close to being over" and that the outbreak is accelerating globally.

EU finalizing virus ‘safe list,’ U.S. unlikely to make the cut

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The European Union is edging toward finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again in coming days, with Americans almost certain to be excluded in the short term due to the number of U.S.

Hunger stalks children in Yemen as UN cuts aid programs

By Issa Mohammed, Associated Press

The U.N. children's agency warned about last week that millions of children in war-torn Yemen could be pushed to the brink of starvation as the coronavirus sweeps across the Arab world's poorest country.