Cuomo asks MTA to disinfect subway trains daily
Cuomo called the request "a tremendous undertaking that has never been done before," but said it is necessary so that essential workers using the subway can get to work safely.
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California Republican Party suing governor over "ballot harvesting"
The group's chairwoman sent Governor Gavin Newsom a letter weeks ago asking him to halt the practice of ballot collecting for two upcoming special elections amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus updates from April 29, 2020
More state and city leaders plan to ease restrictions aimed at curbing COVID-19, in spite of warnings that doing so too soon could bring new waves of disease.
Vaping may not be better for your heart than cigarettes, study finds
The research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that both vaping and smoking cigarettes cause a similar amount of damage to arteries and blood vessels.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The fate of unspent campaign cash
Two dozen Democratic presidential candidates raised nearly $800 million total to fund their White House bids over the course of the primary campaign.
American cruise ship workers stuck onboard amid pandemic
At least nine American crew members on Holland America's Oosterdam cruise ship were blocked by the CDC from getting off in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Facebook's growth slows but tops Wall Street forecasts
Advertising fell in countries that implemented stay-at-home orders for coronavirus.
Costco to require shoppers to wear a face mask starting Monday
Costco patrons will now have to remember something other than their shopping lists: a face mask.
Coronavirus: Responses around the world
From Seattle to Mecca, the world is reacting to the coronavirus with face masks, empty streets... and lots and lots of sanitizer.
NYC teacher dies after family says she was denied testing
"Racism and health disparities... still continues at this day and age," Rana Zoe Mungin's sister said. "The zip code in which we lives in still predetermine the type of care we receive."
Supreme Court win for gun control groups could be temporary
The justices are poised to discuss at least six cases involving the Second Amendment at their private conference Friday.
Trump's meat mandate leaves worker safety unclear
Pork producer Smithfield Foods says it's evaluating next steps to open plants shut down by outbreaks of COVID-19.
Hurricane season forecast raises worry amid pandemic
"The ability to respond will be severely hindered," one expert warned.
Trump backtracks after saying U.S. would "very soon" hit 5 million tests a day
On Tuesday, the president, asked whether he was confident the U.S. could reach 5 million COVID-19 tests a day, said the U.S. would be there "very soon."
Justin Amash takes step toward third-party presidential run
A five-term congressman, Amash left the Republican Party last year.
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
Deadly shooting in Paris suburb may be terrorist act, officials say
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Trump's U.N. envoy says Iran war could drag on for another year
Kushner pushes back on report involving phone, spies, transfer
Hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooter shares his story
Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old resigns
