As COVID cases mount, Parisians line up for free tests at the "beach" National drive to boost testing includes a pop-up site along the River Seine, which one American expat says is exactly "how it should be." Aug 28, 2020
Trump announces purchase of 150 million rapid COVID tests The new rapid tests take only 15 minutes to deliver results. Aug 28, 2020
Harris says she stands with protesters on racial equality She also ripped into the president for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Aug 28, 2020
Stimulus check: Why 50,000 people will get "catch up" checks The payments will go out next month to some people whose stimulus payments were wrongly withheld. Aug 28, 2020
Couple donates wedding food to shelter They not only donated food but also got in the kitchen and served it while wearing their wedding dress and tux. Aug 27, 2020
United Airlines to furlough as many as 2,850 pilots It's the third major carrier to promise drastic cuts when federal financial aid expires in October. Aug 27, 2020
Hurricane Laura threatens Trump's $300 additional unemployment aid Storm damage could sap a quarter of the emergency fund President Trump tapped to pay unemployment benefits. Aug 27, 2020
U.S. economy plunged an annualized 31.7% in second quarter The government slightly downgraded its earlier estimate, but the economic damage remains historic. Aug 27, 2020
FDA greenlights $5 rapid coronavirus test by Abbott Laboratories The new test — which cannot be done at home — uses the same technology used to test for the flu. Aug 27, 2020
WHO: Virus is a "tornado" that may kill more as weather cools Dr. Hans Kluge said the increased case counts among young people could ultimately be passed on to more vulnerable older people. Aug 27, 2020
ICE held 660 migrant kids set for expulsion in hotels, court monitor says At least 660 migrant children have been detained in border hotels as U.S. officials worked to expel them without an asylum interview. Aug 27, 2020
After teacher arrests, COVID isn't Jordan's only back-to-school hurdle Hundreds of teachers were arrested for taking to the streets in protest over a promised pay rise during the pandemic. Aug 27, 2020
Virus outbreak tied to bachelorette party in Rhode Island Gov. Charlie Baker said "unmanaged" social events are the biggest concern for coronavirus spread Aug 27, 2020
DOJ probing states that admitted COVID patients to nursing homes Tens of thousands of COVID-19 deaths are linked to assisted living facilities. Aug 27, 2020
FDA says these sanitizers won't protect you against COVID-19 Some disinfecting products don't contain enough active ingredients to kill the coronavirus, regulators say. Aug 26, 2020
12M people have lost work-based health coverage during pandemic COVID has cost many their jobs and access to medical care in the midst of a public health catastrophe, study finds. Aug 26, 2020
How some school districts are getting buses safe for students CDC recommendations for school busses include wearing masks, keeping windows open for increased ventilation and staggering students to sit one student per row, every other row. Aug 26, 2020
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally linked to more than 100 COVID cases Thousands of bikers from around the country attended the event, mingling at bars and other local businesses without masks on. Aug 26, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak at Maine jail linked to wedding reception A recent wedding reception is now linked to at least 60 positive COVID-19 cases — including 18 at a local jail. Aug 26, 2020
Airlines to shed tens of thousands of workers as pandemic aid expires American Airlines will have 40,000 fewer employees than it did before virus hit; Delta to furlough 1,941 pilots in October. Aug 25, 2020
University of Alabama reports over 500 virus cases since last week "The rise in COVID cases that we've seen in recent days is unacceptable," the university's president said. Aug 25, 2020
Moderna vaccine trial lacks people of color It's vital that people of color participate in the clinical trial, otherwise a vaccine could do more harm than good. Aug 25, 2020
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus The Olympic sprint record holder says he's locked down pending test results, as officials reportedly look into his birthday bash. Aug 25, 2020
FDA chief: Emergency plasma order based on "sound science" "I can assure the American people that this decision was made based upon sound science and data," Hahn told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King. Aug 25, 2020
Nearly half of Americans are using downturn to shore up finances Nearly half of Americans say they've either saved more money or paid down debt since the pandemic started. Aug 25, 2020