Dr. Anthony Fauci testified says 250,000 people have registered on a National Institutes of Heath website to take part in experimental vaccine trials. The study of the first vaccine involving 30,000 people began this week. The U.S. government plans to…
At least one US Marine is dead and eight others are missing after a training accident involving an amphibious vehicle off the coast of Southern California. Search and rescue efforts are still underway Friday morning for the eight missing individuals…
Today is Friday, July 31, 2020. Let's get caught up. These non-virus headlines are in the news this morning: Newly formed Hurricane Isaias bears down on the Bahamas as it takes aim at the U.S. East Coast this weekend; Ellen…
While deaths from the coronavirus in the U.S. are mounting rapidly, public health experts are seeing a flicker of good news: The second surge of confirmed cases appears to be leveling off. Scientists aren’t celebrating by any means, warning that…
ATLANTA (AP) — John Lewis was celebrated as an American hero during his funeral Thursday as former President Barack Obama and others called on people to follow Lewis' example and fight injustice. Three former presidents joined in the eulogies at…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump met Thursday with the family of a soldier who investigators say was slain on the Texas Army base where she was stationed, saying it is a “terrible story” and that he would help with…
This story will be updated. (CNN) -- Herman Cain, a onetime Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, has died from coronavirus, according to an obituary sent from his verified Twitter account and Newsmax, where he was launching…
This story will be updated. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling with cameras, microphones, drills and lasers — blasted off Thursday as part of an ambitious, long-range project to bring the first Martian…
Today is Thursday, July 30, 2020. Let's get caught up. These non-virus headlines are in the news this morning: Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy for John Lewis at the civil rights icon's funeral today in Atlanta; the…
President Donald Trump explicitly floated delaying November's presidential election on Thursday, lending extraordinary voice to persistent concerns that he would seek to circumvent voting in a contest where he currently trails his opponent by double digits.Trump has no authority to…
As the world races to find a vaccine and a treatment for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight for the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham cures. The phenomenon, unfolding largely on social…
This story will be updated. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's governor says federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland, Oregon, will begin what she called a "phased withdrawal" from Oregon's largest city. Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday that…
A new $1 trillion COVID-19 response package by Senate Republicans is supposed to give the government more weapons to battle the surging coronavirus pandemic. But GOP lawmakers have more than just the “invisible enemy” in mind. The Republican measure includes…
Today is Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Let's get caught up. These non-virus headlines are in the news this morning: Speculation is swirling after notes held by likely Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden contain talking points on Sen. Kamala Harris; Big…
Russian intelligence operatives are using a trio of English-language websites to spread disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, seeking to exploit a crisis that America is struggling to contain ahead of the presidential election in November, U.S. officials said Tuesday. Two…
Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new coronavirus aid package that's teetering in Congress ahead of looming deadlines. While…
Today is Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Let's get caught up. These non-virus headlines are in the news this morning: Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis lies in state at the US Capitol after a tour of Washington's landmarks; AG William…
The Miami Marlins’ home opener Monday night against Baltimore has been postponed as the Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia. Two major league games scheduled for Monday night were postponed after more than a dozen…
As Election Day nears, a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds supporters of President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden diverge on many issues central to the campaign. The new poll finds both…
The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the U.S. government — one of several candidates in the final stretch of the global vaccine race. There’s…
Today is Monday, July 27, 2020. Let's get caught up. These non-virus headlines are in the news this morning: The Associated Press went behind the lines with protesters and federal agents in Portland to document the movement gripping America; President…
Wondering what to make for dinner this week? Here's a variety of recipes to try whether you want to grill, keep things light, or recreate stadium recipes at home (plus a dessert, just because).
The first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall Saturday at Texas' Padre Island. Meteorologists say flash flooding will be the biggest threat. See what's happened so far.
