Trump administration says drug makers will work together to combat coronavirus
The Trump administration said on Monday it had secured commitments from top pharmaceutical companies to work together to develop a vaccine and treatments to fight the coronavirus.
Klobuchar, Buttigieg to join Biden on stage on Super Tuesday eve
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s Democratic presidential bid picked up steam on Monday with the endorsements of two former 2020 rivals – Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar – who planned to join him on the stage at a rally on the eve of the Super Tuesday…
Former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke to endorse Joe Biden: NYT
Former Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke was set to endorse Joe Biden’s White House bid, according to the New York Times, joining dozens of current and former Democrats who rushed to endorse the former vice president on Monday.
Pence says risk to Americans from coronavirus remains low
Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday the risk to Americans from coronavirus remains low, after authorities in Washington state announced the deaths of four more people, raising the U.S. death toll to six.
Coronavirus deaths rise to six in Seattle area as U.S. pushes for more testing
Six people in the Seattle area have died of illness caused by the new coronavirus, health officials said on Monday, as authorities across the United States scrambled to prepare for more infections with an emphasis on increasing testing capacity.
U.S. vehicle fleet sets new record for fuel efficiency in 2018: EPA
The U.S. vehicle fleet hit a record for fuel efficiency in 2018 averaging 25.1 miles per gallon (mpg) in real-world driving as it rose 0.2 mpg, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said.
Top Los Angeles prosecutor apologizes after husband points gun at Black Lives Matter activists
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey delivered an emotional apology on behalf of her husband on Monday, hours after he pointed a gun at Black Lives Matter protesters gathered outside the couple’s home and threatened to shoot them.
Texas mayor declares emergency in bid to keep cruise passengers in quarantine
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Monday declared a health emergency for his city in a bid to force those in a federal coronavirus quarantine at a nearby air force base to remain locked down until more testing is done.
Six dead of coronavirus in Seattle area, U.S. officials scramble to prepare for more cases
Six people in the Seattle area have died of illness caused by the new coronavirus, health officials said on Monday, as authorities across the United States scrambled to prepare for more infections, with the emphasis on ratcheting up the number of avail…
Klobuchar, Buttigieg to back Biden at rally in Super Tuesday state of Texas
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s Democratic presidential bid picked up steam on Monday as he was set to pick up the endorsements of two former 2020 rivals – Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg – on the eve of the crucial Super Tuesday primary elections
