Face shield vs. mask: Which prevents spread of COVID better?
Because the coronavirus spreads mostly through small respiratory droplets, masks appear to be more effective than face shields, experts say.
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White House makes random coronavirus testing mandatory for staff
Until now, random testing for White House staffers has been voluntary.
NAACP offers "race-conscious" investors a way to cash in
Civil rights group says its exchange-traded fund can deliver superior returns by empowering people of color.
White House, Democrats continue talks on coronavirus bill amid impasse
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters after meeting with White House officials "we're moving down the track."
Democrats subpoena State Department aides in probe of IG's firing
The subpoenas for joint depositions were issued Monday.
Hurricane warning issued in Carolinas as Isaias makes landfall
Isaias is forecast to bring "dangerous storm surge" and up to 8 inches of rain in spots as it moves up the coast.
2 Delta passengers removed for refusing to wear masks
Delta has banned at least 120 passengers who refused to wear a face mask.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
Nevada passes bill to mail all voters ballots amid pandemic
The bill now heads to Governor Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, who is expected to sign it.
Biden increases Texas staff and resources in bid to win Lone Star State
The last Democrat to win the historically conservative Lone Star State was Jimmy Carter in 1976.
A teen ran out of gas and vanished. She was found 8 days later.
"Miracles do happen," said Sgt. Ryan Abbott of the King County Sheriff's Office.
Meadows says he's "not optimistic" on deal on coronavirus relief
Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met with Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill on Saturday.
Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy
Parent company of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank also filed. Many recent filers were already struggling but virus-forced closure of non-essential stores pushed them to brink.
First U.S. partial face transplant recipient dies at 57
The Cleveland Clinic says Connie Culp died of complications from an infection unrelated to her transplant, which was in 2008.
Clyburn slams Republicans for "jerking people around"
Democratic leaders and the White House have yet to reach agreement on a coronavirus relief bill.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
