White House Defends Trump's Use Of Racist Term To Describe Coronavirus
The president over the weekend used a racist term to describe the deadly coronavirus pandemic during a campaign rally, to cheers from those in the audience.
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California Hits New High In COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Officials attribute at least part of the rise to a decline in social distancing as people venture out into the world again. The majority of new cases are in Southern California and the Central Valley.
Get A Comfortable Chair: Permanent Work From Home Is Coming
After three months with much of the country working from home, many employers and their workers say the benefits of remote work — cost savings and a more relaxed atmosphere — outweigh the drawbacks.
Florida Passes 100,000 COVID-19 Cases
Florida is one of a handful of states that's seeing a surge of record daily high cases. The governor says the jump is because of increased testing for the coronavirus.
PHOTOS: The Masks Of Congo Are Worn To Protect, To Protest — And To Strike A Pose
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, citizens are required by law to wear a mask in public. But the face coverings can have many meanings and materials — including banana leaves.
6 Trump Staffers Test Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of Tulsa Rally
The event is moving ahead as scheduled. None of the staffers who tested positive for the virus or anyone who was in immediate contact with them will attend.
NIH Halts Hydroxychloroquine Study; Says 'Unlikely' To Help COVID-19 Patients
The NIH said that while the anti-malarial drug did not cause harm to patients in the study, testing showed little evidence that it would benefit patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Coronavirus Mystery: Are Kids Less Likely To Catch It Than Adults Are?
A new study found kids and teens appear far less likely than adults to actually get infected with the virus. But it is still unknown what role children play in transmission.
Cities Brace For 'Collision Course' Of Summer Heat Waves And COVID-19
As cities weather the first blasts of excessive summer heat, officials weigh the benefits of opening cooling centers and spray parks against the risks of letting people gather in public spaces.
How I'm Teaching My Kids Not To Fear Everything During A Pandemic
A mother in South Africa reflects on raising children at a time of crisis — and how to teach them the value of human connection at a time of disconnectedness.