Political wrangling, controversy mark re-opening of U.S. states
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Governors of about half a dozen U.S. states pushed ahead on Tuesday with plans to partially reopen for business despite warnings by some health officials that doing…
More U.S. protests call for lifting coronavirus restrictions as governors push back
(Reuters) – Protests flared in U.S. states on Sunday over stay-at-home orders while governors disputed President Donald Trump’s claims they have enough tests for the novel coronavirus and should quickly…
Global health crisis pits economic against health concerns
WASHINGTON — The global health crisis is taking a nasty political turn with tensions worsening between governments locked down to keep the coronavirus at bay and people yearning to restart…
Trump says he’s close to a deal with Congress on virus aid
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out…
‘A stroke of luck’ to be on global cruise during pandemic
BARCELONA, Spain — For Spanish traveler Carlos Payá, being on an around-the-globe luxury cruise while the rest of world scurried into their homes for fear of the COVID-19 pandemic was…
Virginia juvenile detention center new coronavirus hotspot
Coronavirus has erupted inside a juvenile detention center in Virginia where officials said Friday 25 kids tested positive April 18, 2020, 8:53 PM 3 min read 3 min read Share…
NY virus deaths hit 2-week low; state to OK video weddings
NEW YORK — New York’s daily toll of coronavirus deaths hit its lowest point in more than two weeks, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Saturday that the state isn’t ready…
Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain
WASHINGTON — The Navy’s top admiral will soon decide the fate of the ship captain who was fired after pleading for commanders to move faster to safeguard his coronavirus-infected crew…
TV doctors Oz and Phil explaining controversial Fox comments
Two television doctors — Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil — find themselves trying to explain comments made on Fox News Channel about the coronavirus By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer…
`LIBERATE!’: Trump pushes states to lift virus restrictions
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump urged supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, apparently encouraging protests against stay-at-home restrictions. Some states under Republican leadership edged toward easing…