ACLU sues over U.S. border policy of expelling migrant children
In July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Georgia lawmaker creates COVID-19 whistleblower email
One Georgia principal threatened "consequences" for anyone who shares images from inside the school.
Some neck gaiters may be worse than no mask at all, study shows
Researchers from Duke University found that the neck gaiter they tested was "worse than nothing."
Latin America: The global epicenter of COVID-19
Latin America, which accounts for 8% of the world population, has reported nearly 30% of the global fatalities.
Doctor has counted more health care worker deaths than CDC
Dr. Claire Rezba has counted at least 1,000 lives lost while working in health care during the pandemic.
California becomes first state to surpass 600,000 COVID-19 cases
The state leads the nation in COVID-19 cases, followed by Florida and Texas.
White House report recommends Georgia issue statewide mask mandate
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is trying to stop Atlanta from mandating masks.
Spain bans public smoking, France eyes new rules as COVID cases surge
They had gotten on top of their coronavirus epidemics, but the two European vacation destinations are now battling to contain second waves.
New Zealand extends lockdown of largest city as COVID cluster grows
Source of 30 new infections remains a mystery, but leader Jacinda Arndern says her country can beat back the disease a 2nd time.
Postal Service warns some mail-in votes may not be counted in Pennsylvania
The delays could present an "overwhelming, statewide risk of disenfranchisement," according to the Pennsylvania State Department.
Biden and Harris call for 3-month nationwide mask mandate
Biden told reporters that "every governor should mandate" wearing a mask outside of the home for at least three months.
Chicken imported to China from Brazil positive for COVID-19, officials say
The CDC says there is no evidence to suggest that consuming or handling food is associated with the coronavirus.
Strict curbs at pandemic's apparent first high school football game
Fans wore masks and players drank from their own water bottles instead of sharing, and fans were restricted, as Herriman High in Utah took on Davis High.
CDC director says U.S. could have "worst fall" ever
"This could be the worst fall from a public health perspective we've ever had," said CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield.
Novak Djokovic to play in US Open, Bianca Andreescu opts out
While Djokovic will be playing, Andreescu joined the growing list of players who have opted out of the 2020 competition.
More than 1,500 students and staff quarantined as schools reopen
More than 1,500 students in seven states were quarantined following positive coronavirus cases in schools that had just reopened their doors.
Trump says in-person voting will be safe
Earlier in the day Trump indicated he opposed additional funding for the Postal Service because it would aid in expanding voting by mail, which he opposes.
ISIS accused of selling fake PPE online to finance terrorism
Their alleged aim is to raise money by offering bogus personal protective equipment at a time of desperate shortages.
Georgia governor withdrawing lawsuit against Atlanta mayor
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp had claimed that the city was imposing more restrictive measures than his executive orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
EMS workers are quitting. COVID-19 makes the job too risky
"I knew it would probably kill me if I went out there," says one emergency responder on his decision to retire early.
FDA warns consumers of another possible toxin in hand sanitizers
Federal regulators have flagged nearly 150 varieties to avoid because products may contain 1-propanol or methanol.
School district nixes in-person learning after 400 teachers opt out
More than 400 teachers in New Jersey's Elizabeth School District have already opted out of in-person classes over health concerns.
"CBS This Morning" goes inside the debate on reopening schools
"CBS This Morning" will have expanded School Matters coverage on Monday at 8 a.m.
U.K. gambles on "small amount" of COVID data to get kids into schools
As cases rise many worry about reopening classrooms, but the government is betting on a "small amount of reassuring data" to send kids back.
AMC plans to open about two-thirds of U.S. theaters by September 3
The company hopes to reopen more than 100 U.S. theaters by August 20.
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