Jun 05 WATCH: Trump hails jobs report, but unemployment rate still high By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to speak about the latest U.S. unemployment numbers at the White House June 5 ahead of a trip to Maine. Continue reading
Jun 05 Unemployment rate falls to 13.3 percent, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added — a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic. Continue reading
Jun 04 U.K. summit calls for freely available virus vaccine By Maria Cheng, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The British government has hosted a vaccine summit that raised billions of dollars to immunize children in developing countries as expert wrestled with the difficult question of how any potential vaccine against the coronavirus might be distributed globally — and… Continue reading
Jun 04 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. Continue reading
Jun 04 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. Continue reading
Jun 04 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. Continue reading
Jun 04 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. Continue reading
Jun 04 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. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 4:12 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… Continue watching
Jun 03 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… Continue reading