Apr 29 WATCH: WHO looking into safety of hugs for grandparents, official says By Associated Press At a WHO news conference, Maria Van Kerkhove acknowledged that many grandparents “are dying to hug their children, grandchildren” and said the issue was one of the “living reviews” conducted by WHO. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Pompeo says U.S. will seek to extend a U.N. arms embargo on Iran By Candice Norwood U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo holds a news conference to discuss how his department is addressing the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 29 Joe Biden wins Ohio's mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus By Associated Press Tuesday's primary was the first major test of statewide elections via mail amid an outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: New York's de Blasio defends tweets about funeral that defied social distancing rules By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 29 U.S. economy shrank at 4.8 percent rate last quarter as virus struck By Associated Press The Commerce Department says the gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years. Continue reading
Apr 29 Despite widespread economic hardship, most Americans not ready to reopen, poll says By Laura Santhanam A majority of Americans want life to return to normal when it is safe to do so, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Apr 28 'Truly the last safe haven': Libraries serve vulnerable communities during the pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Like so many other services, libraries around the country have had to quickly adapt to the shutdowns and distancing measures put in place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but also to figure out how to reach the most… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 4:36 More states lift restrictions, as small businesses struggle to secure relief By Amna Nawaz Nine states have begun lifting pandemic restrictions in a bid to revive struggling economies. Many small businesses have tried to secure financial relief from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program -- but the initiative’s second round has been plagued with… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 9:47 Why is it so difficult for small businesses to get federal pandemic aid? Demand remains high for relief the federal Paycheck Protection Program is making available for smaller businesses. But the distribution of that money continues to be a source of controversy, and the program has been mired with technical problems. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Apr 28 Oklahoma, Utah face scrutiny over malaria drug purchases By Sean Murphy, Brady McCombs, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Republican state leaders in Oklahoma and Utah are facing backlash for spending millions of dollars combined to purchase malaria drugs promoted by President Trump to treat COVID-19 patients that many other states obtained for free and that doctors warned shouldn't… Continue reading