New England Journal of Medicine blasts Trump's pandemic response The medical journal made a rare political statement, but did not explicitly endorse Joe Biden. Oct 7, 2020
Pandemic boosts sales of luxury homes across U.S. The rich are willing to shell out more money on second homes as they seek out "co-primary" residences. Oct 7, 2020
Protesters burn masks in Brooklyn hotspot over Cuomo's lockdown Videos on social media show some Orthodox Jewish protesters chanting "Jewish lives matter!" Oct 7, 2020
In new memo, Trump's doctor says president told him "I feel great!" The president's physician, Dr. Sean Conley, said that Trump had been symptom-free for over 24 hours. Oct 7, 2020
Apple's new masked emoji smiling behind face covering A subtle change in line with guidance that everyone, not just those who are sick, should wear masks during pandemic. Oct 7, 2020
$2.2 trillion HEROES Act would provide second stimulus check House Democrats' revised stimulus bill also would restore $600 in extra weekly jobless benefits. Oct 7, 2020
White House readies Oval Office for Trump's return White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Mr. Trump wanted to work from the Oval Office on Tuesday, but has not yet returned to the West Wing. Oct 7, 2020
80-year-old dies after confronting bar patron over not wearing mask The district attorney said he believes the man is the first person to die in the U.S. from a physical confrontation over wearing a mask. Oct 7, 2020
Victims' families react to Trump saying not to be afraid of COVID Many Americans whose loved ones could not afford the same care as the president are angered by Trump's message. Oct 7, 2020
FDA's new vaccine guidance pushes approval past election President Trump said Monday that a vaccine is coming "momentarily," but the FDA says more safety monitoring comes first. Oct 7, 2020
Live updates: White House doctor says Trump reports "no symptoms" Dr. Sean Conley, the White House physician, said the president is doing "extremely well" and experiencing "no symptoms." Oct 7, 2020
Nick Cordero's widow slams Trump's "Don't be afraid of Covid" tweet "I cried next to my husband for 95 days watching what COVID did to the person I love. It IS something to be afraid of," Kloots said in response to Trump's tweet. Oct 6, 2020
Twitter, Facebook act on Trump's false claim about COVID and flu It's a rare instance of both social media companies swiftly taking action against one of Mr. Trump's falsehoods. Oct 6, 2020
Top military leaders quarantining as virus hits Pentagon The list of senior military officers in quarantine is extensive and includes the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Oct 6, 2020
California says diners should wear masks "between bites" Many questioned the guidance, wondering if they should take it to the next level and wash their hands before and after touching their mask between bites. Oct 6, 2020
Whistleblower Rick Bright resigns from federal government Bright "can no longer sit idly by and work for an administration that ignores scientific expertise," his lawyers said. Oct 6, 2020
How some theaters are pulling moviegoers back and keeping them safe "No refills — but awesome pricing," said Meghan Simpler, chief cleaning and safety monitor at a Cinemark theater outside Dallas. Oct 6, 2020
Europe opts for a more tailored approach to address COVID's rebound With cases rising just as economies struggle to emerge from months of lockdown, many European leaders are keeping their 2nd wave coronavirus restrictions limited, for now. Oct 6, 2020
White House still "in denial" about pandemic, Pete Buttigieg says Buttigieg accused the White House of not wanting to "face reality" in the COVID-19 pandemic. Oct 6, 2020
Biden says he's not surprised Trump contracted COVID-19 "There's a lot to be concerned about," Biden said, addressing President Trump's tweet telling Americans not to be afraid of COVID-19. Oct 6, 2020
Trump says "don't be afraid of COVID" as U.S. deaths top 210,000 "Feeling really good!" the president tweeted. Oct 6, 2020
N.Y. governor orders schools in 9 coronavirus hot spots to close The neighborhoods where schools are being closed have all seen a COVID-positive test rate well over 3% for the last week. Oct 6, 2020
Live updates: Trump back at White House after being discharged from Walter Reed Trump took off his mask after he re-entered the White House, then tweeted a brief video in which he urged Americans not to let COVID-19 dominate them. Oct 6, 2020
Man removed from flight after fight over refusal to wear mask Two Allegiant Air passengers tangled after one wouldn't wear mask beneath his face shield, as required by airline policy Oct 6, 2020
Trump returns to White House, though doctors say he may not be "out of the woods" Monday had marked the president's fourth day at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He's now back at the White House. Oct 5, 2020