New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Health officials warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
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Americans become citizens at drive-thrus amid pandemic
In America, you can get almost anything in a drive-thru – now, including one very happy spiel: The oath of allegiance to become a U.S. Citizen.
Non-government experts could pick who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
The National Institutes of Health director said "people are a little uneasy about the government calling the shots here"
Barista nets $100,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego "Karen"
California woman's attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing public health rule backfires in a big way.
Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight
Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising.
Alabama "unable to identify" students holding COVID parties
Officials in Tuscaloosa, where the school is based, said students known to be COVID-19 positive were attending parties and infecting others
England puts U.S. on travel "red list"
People from nations with a "reduced risk" of coronavirus will soon be allowed to visit the UK without self-isolating.
105 University of Washington frat members have coronavirus
Experts say the outbreak is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
NFL to play "Black anthem" before all Week 1 games, reports say
"Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" would be played before national anthem; players might also wear uniform patches or decals honoring systemic racism victims.
Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama during pandemic
The 5-4 decision also prevents waiving of some absentee ballot requirements.
Gym owners: Why close fitness centers while bars stay open?
"Gyms are more essential than a bar any day of the week," said James Wiese, co-owner of Michigan Crunch franchises.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Former GOP candidate Herman Cain hospitalized with COVID-19
Cain attended President Trump's June 20 rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was photographed not wearing a mask.
2,120 anti-Asian hate incidents reported in U.S. during pandemic
Groups that track the incidents related to the coronavirus report physical and verbal assaults, harassment and discrimination.
Strip club owner got $5.4 million from Paycheck Protection Program
The corporate owner of Rick's Cabaret has had to close nine locations in Texas that it had reopened.
Man who posted regret about going out died of coronavirus a day later
"Because of my stupidity I put my mom and sisters and my family's health in jeopardy... This is no joke," Thomas Macias wrote.
Bar activity is "opposite of social distancing"
"Congregation at a bar, inside, is bad news," Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate panel Tuesday.
Unemployment rate fell to 11% in June, with 4.8M jobs added
Business reopenings spurred a return to work last month, but many hirings are now on hold again as COVID cases rise.
U.S. tops 50,000 virus cases in single day for the first time
Many states are struggling to contain the spread of the pandemic, blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following social distancing rules.
Trump says masks "are good" and make him look like the Lone Ranger
President appears to be relenting a bit on the issue as coronavirus cases surge in large swaths of the U.S.
California announces new restrictions on indoor businesses
Restaurants, movie theaters, museums and other businesses in 19 counties will be forced to close indoor operations for at least the next three weeks.
MLB players report for testing ahead of shortened season
"We were doing workouts by time, you know? You have to reserve a time. I wasn't interacting with a lot of people there," Yoán Moncada of the Chicago White Sox said of his preparation for the shortened season.
Couple married for 53 years dies of COVID-19 an hour apart
Their son said it was a thoughtful ICU nurse who decided to bring the couple together one last time.
Cuomo: Indoor dining delayed in NYC, storm clouds "on the horizon"
It will be postponed "until the facts change and it is prudent to open," he said.
Houston hospitals are transferring patients to free up beds
"We are actively trying to transfer out ICU and surge patients...just because we don't have the capacity to treat those patients," a hospital official said
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