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Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted

By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients have retracted the report. They say independent reviewers weren't able to verify information that's been widely questioned by other scientists.

NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan in Florida

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

The NBA's Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida. The notion passed "overwhelmingly," said a person familiar with the situation.

WATCH: CDC Director Robert Redfield testifies on COVID-19 response

By Associated Press

CDC Director Robert Redfield is expected to testify June 4 on the agency's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Pandemic hits poorest hardest as India, Pakistan cases jump

By Elaine Kurtenbach, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are urging that governments and others unite in developing a "people's vaccine" to protect everyone against the coronavirus.

1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.

News Wrap: Florida reports 1,300 new coronavirus cases

In our news wrap Wednesday, COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the U.S., with deaths exceeding 107,000. The state of Florida confirmed 1,300 new infections, one of its largest single-day surges, but attributed the rise to increased testing. Also, former…

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West Point preps for graduation despite some testing positive for COVID-19

By Michael Hill

More than 15 members of West Point's graduating class tested positive for the coronavirus upon their return to the the U.S. Military Academy. The tests were conducted as West Point prepares to host President Donald Trump for a graduation ceremony…

U.S. job losses in May could raise 3-month total to 30 million

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The epic damage to America's job market from the viral outbreak will come into sharper focus Friday when the government releases the May employment report.

WATCH: Restaurants in much of New York get green light for outdoor dining

By Associated Press

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that restaurants must place outdoor tables 6 feet apart, all staff must wear face coverings, and customers must also wear covering when not seated.

Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from flying to U.S.

By David Koenig, Associated Press

China so far hasn't allowed U.S. airlines United and Delta to resume flights to China, which they wanted to restart this week. Those flights were suspended earlier this year because of the coronavirus outbreak.