U.S. government to send nearly 100 million face coverings for transit passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled plans on Friday to send nearly 100 million face coverings to airports, transit agencies and U.S. passenger railroad service Amtrak over the coming weeks, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. officials reiterate COVID-19 safety advice, warn of more restrictions if cases spike
U.S. health officials on Friday urged Americans to continue adhering to social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures following rising concerns among experts that the reopening of the country’s economy could lead to a fresh wave of infections.
U.S. CDC reports 2,016,027 coronavirus cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported 2,016,027 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 21,744 cases from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 947 to 113,914.
Young U.S. men having a lot less sex in the 21st century, study shows
Sexual activity among young American men has declined sharply since 2000, with nearly a third reporting no sex with a partner in the prior year, according to a survey study published on Friday that suggests social media and electronic gaming might be f…
U.S. appeals court skeptical of bid by ex-Trump adviser Flynn to end criminal case
A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared skeptical of the Justice Department’s unprecedented effort to drop a criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former adviser Michael Flynn, signaling no quick end to the politically charged prosecution.
New York’s Cuomo links state funding to police changes to fight racism
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday said he will require local governments to develop and adopt by April 1 plans to reinvent police departments to address use of force, police bias and other issues that have triggered anti-racism protests.
New York judge dismisses much of ex-TCW manager’s sexual harassment lawsuit
A New York state judge dismissed a substantial portion of Sara Tirschwell’s sexual harassment lawsuit against her former employer, asset manager TCW Group Inc.
U.S. appeals court wary of Justice Department bid to drop case against ex-Trump adviser Flynn
A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared skeptical of the Justice Department’s unprecedented effort to drop a criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former adviser Michael Flynn, signaling no quick end to the politically charged prosecution.
Factbox: Global surge in coronavirus cases raise fears about second wave
A second wave of the coronavirus could derail efforts by governments to reopen economies and ease lockdown restrictions. Here is a rundown of countries and regions with the highest infection rates and measures taken to curb infection rates.
Ex-Trump adviser Flynn, Justice Department push appeals court to drop lying charge
President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, and the Justice Department teamed up Friday in an unprecedented legal battle to force a federal judge to dismiss a criminal lying charge to which Flynn has already pleaded guilty…
