U.S. hits 150,000 coronavirus deaths The grim milestone comes just over two months after the U.S. reached 100,000 fatalities. Jul 29, 2020
Millions heading to "the brink of starvation": U.N. food chief "The COVID-19 pandemic has just been devastating in Latin America, where the economic storm clouds were already gathering," the U.N.'s food agency chief warned. Jul 29, 2020
Andy Cohen says he has "robust" antibodies but can't donate them "Here I have these robust antibodies and I can't share my plasma and possibly help anybody," Cohen said. Jul 29, 2020
Doctor warns young people of "residual" coronavirus effects "There will be evidence of this having really detrimental effects on the body," Dr. Dara Kass warned. Jul 29, 2020
Widespread use of hand sanitizers leads to jump in poisonings Calls to poison control centers have soared since March, with thousands of cases involving young children. Jul 29, 2020
Patriots star: Opting out of season was "best decision for my family" Patriots coach Bill Belichick understood his choice to opt out, Chung said. Jul 29, 2020
"Camp Quarantine": How Tyler Perry's studio stays virus-free Wearing a mask and social distancing are strictly enforced at "Camp Quarantine," nicknamed so because cast and crew are required to live on site for each two-week production. Jul 29, 2020
South Dakota governor disparages mask mandate for students Kristi Noem's stance defies a push from the South Dakota State Medical Association to require face masks in schools. Jul 29, 2020
Europe grapples with coronavirus 2nd wave worries About a month after travel restrictions were eased, COVID-19 cases are spiking in Spain and a few other places. Jul 29, 2020
Minnesota GOP official resigns over Holocaust post The image compared the state's mask mandate to Jewish people wearing a star in concentration camps. Jul 29, 2020
Study identifies 6 different "types" of COVID-19 The six categories are defined by different clusters of symptoms, and some patients in some groups are much more likely to need ventilators. Jul 29, 2020
FDA expands list of potentially deadly hand sanitizers Disinfectant products include wood alcohol methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin. Jul 29, 2020
Author Robert Draper on what led the U.S. to war in Iraq On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell and Draper discuss the key players, events and decisions that led to the George W. Bush administration's invasion of Iraq more than 15 years ago. Jul 29, 2020
Washington Nationals manager "scared" by Miami Marlins virus outbreak As the number of infections reportedly hits 13, MLB commissioner says owners haven't yet considered canceling or suspending the season. Jul 28, 2020
Trump Jr.'s Twitter account suspended for sharing misleading video President Trump, who shared the same video, did not have his account suspended. Jul 28, 2020
Philly reverses school reopening plan after fierce opposition School district officials are proposing students continue virtual learning at least through November instead of a hybrid in-class and virtual learning plan. Jul 28, 2020
McConnell draws red line on liability protection in coronavirus bill McConnell also said that he would leave negotiating with Democrats to Mark Meadows and Steven Mnuchin. Jul 28, 2020
Florida reports new daily record of coronavirus deaths The Florida Department of Health reported 186 new deaths due to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Jul 28, 2020
MLB postpones Miami Marlins games over virus outbreak More than a dozen players and staff members for the team have tested positive for the virus. Jul 28, 2020
Melania Trump criticized for redoing Rose Garden during pandemic The historic White House Rose Garden is getting an upgrade for the first time in nearly 60 years. Jul 28, 2020
Republican COVID-19 relief bill is "stingy," Chuck Schumer says Schumer said there is "a group of hard right-wing people in the Senate who don't want to spend any money on anything." Jul 28, 2020
Senate GOP outlines relief bill as unemployment deadline looms The bill is expected to include another round of direct payments to Americans, assistance to those who have lost their jobs and billions for education. Jul 28, 2020
100 federal inmates have died from coronavirus Among the dead are fathers and mothers, daughters and sons and brothers and sisters — none of whom were sentenced to death. Jul 28, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine testing now underway with 30,000 volunteers Every month through fall, the government-funded COVID-19 Prevention Network will roll out a new study of a leading vaccine candidate — each with 30,000 new volunteers. Jul 28, 2020
Another recall of potentially toxic hand sanitizers sold nationwide Mexican company warns of methanol in four brands sold by Walmart and Target; FDA alert involves nearly 80 products. Jul 28, 2020