COVID-19 cases among children up 90% over four weeks, report says
179,990 new coronavirus cases in kids were reported across the country from July 9 to August 6.
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States mull how to carry out Trump order on unemployment aid
As their tax revenue plunges, many states question if they could afford to contribute extra jobless aid.
Top CEOs pledge to hire 100,000 low-income New Yorkers
Leaders at Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and other large employers vow to recruit more low-income and minority workers.
White House not expecting talks with Democrats on COVID bill this week
President Trump took executive action after talks between White House officials and Democrats failed last week.
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million after doubling in 45 days
The U.S. accounts for more than a quarter of the total and U.S., India and Brazil combine for more than half.
College football stars push for regular season as cancellations loom
"We just worked very hard in the offseason to prepare ourselves for this fall season," Florida State offensive lineman Andrew Boselli said.
Power Five conferences consider cancelling 2020 football season
A Big Ten spokesperson denied reports that the conference had voted to cancel the 2020 football season and an ACC official said the conference intends to play in 2020.
California's top public health official resigns
The glitch caused up to 300,000 records to be backlogged, according to the California Health and Human Services Secretary.
New Zealand reports first coronavirus cases in 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister said authorities found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household.
Ohio State University community fears fall without football
The tailgates, barbecues and pre-game parties at fraternity houses with large crowds crammed into small spaces is "obviously not going to be the situation" anymore, said one student.
84 arrests reported in 24 hours at massive motorcycle rally
The annual rally started on Friday, drawing thousands of maskless riders to the streets and bars of Sturgis.
Will a coronavirus vaccine help those who need it most?
There is a lack of trust between minority communities and the health care system, Dr. Uché Blackstock said.
U.S. has more COVID cases than some countries have people
The U.S. has had more than 5 million coronavirus cases – that's bigger than the population of Ireland, New Zealand, Panama and others.
Transit officials ask Apple to help protect passengers
New York transit agency wants better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their mask.
Police break up party with nearly 300 people
Some party-goers directed their anger toward the host of the party, who charged admission.
Student who took viral school photo says she's received threats
Hannah Watters, a sophomore at North Paulding High School in Georgia, said the school "used us as guinea pigs."
House won't return until mid-September amid coronavirus gridlock
Under the new schedule released by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the House will convene for votes September 14.
Is COVID-19 making Black birth more complicated?
Black communities have long been working to make pregnancy and birth safe and joyful experiences. But could the pandemic put them at an even higher risk?
Couples delaying pregnancy because of pandemic
"If you're pregnant, unemployed and uninsured? Oh, my God, that is a terrifying prospect."
Company pauses plan to send 9,000 back to office after pushback
Epic Systems, a medical records software company, "is going to have to adhere by the same rules as everyone else," a local official said.
Georgia school temporarily closes after positive COVID-19 tests
The school will be closed to in-person learning Monday and Tuesday; extracurricular activities will also be canceled.
97,000 kids test positive for COVID-19 in two weeks, report says
Experts hope increased testing of children will help determine what role they play in transmission, as school districts around the country return to some form of school.
Azar in highest-level visit to Taiwan by U.S. official in decades
China adamantly opposes Washington-Taipei ties and, Taiwan said, sent fighter jets on provocative path as U.S. HHS secretary began his visit.
Trump signs measures to boost economic aid but could face challenges
Unemployment benefits at $400 a week were included, lower than the previous rate of $600 a week.
Church holds indoor services amid pandemic, defying court order
Pastor Rob McCoy of Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park didn't let the pandemic stop him from opening up his church Sunday.
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