May 13 Built for a global economy, Dubai now threatened by virus By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Dubai has built a city on the promise of globalization, creating itself as a vital hub for the free movement of trade, people and money worldwide. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Your questions about COVID-19 testing, answered By Justin Stabley In the United States, testing for the virus is a key piece of public health officials' approach to containing the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is the state of testing, and is it sufficient, as the states decide to reopen businesses?… Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Maryland governor says he's allowing some counties to reopen at their own pace By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Unlike other areas of the country that are itching to reopen, wealthy suburbs in northern Virginia and Maryland are insisting on staying shut down. Continue reading
May 13 Powell warns of prolonged recession and unemployment By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Fed and Congress have taken far-reaching steps to try to counter what is likely to be a severe downturn resulting from the widespread shutdown of the U.S. economy. But Powell cautioned that widespread bankruptcies among small businesses and extended… Continue reading
May 13 Paul Manafort released from prison due to virus concerns By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been released from federal prison to serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement over concerns from the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 13 New refugees struggle to find footing during pandemic By Brady McCombs, Associated Press Starting a new life in the U.S. is never easy for refugees, but doing it during a pandemic has created more struggles. Continue reading
May 13 CDC coronavirus guidance more restrictive than White House By Jason Dearen, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The White House’s plan that was released April 17 included some of the CDC’s approach, but put the onus for reopening decisions was solely on state governors and local officials. Continue reading
May 13 As Europe reopens, key virus protections are still elusive By Nicole Winfield, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Many countries face challenges as they seek to balance economic and health care needs while reassuring terrified citizens with promises that perhaps were overly optimistic. Continue reading
May 13 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears cases centered on 'faithless electors' in presidential election By Associated Press Wednesday is the last day scheduled for arguments to be heard by telephone because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 12 Biden plans to stay home, testing limits of virtual campaign By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has no foreseeable plans to resume in-person campaigning amid a pandemic that is testing whether a national election can be won by a candidate communicating almost entirely from home. Continue reading