CDC reports 1,193,813 coronavirus cases, 70,802 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday reported 1,193,813 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 22,303 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 2,523 to 70,802.
Trump calls ousted health official a ‘disgruntled’ employee
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday an ousted health official who filed a whistleblower’s complaint accusing the administration of retaliating when he voiced concerns about the coronavirus in January seemed to be a disgruntled person who want…
Trump says virus task force to focus on U.S. revival, acknowledges risks
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his coronavirus task force would shift its focus to reviving U.S. business and social life, while acknowledging that reopening the economy could put more lives at risk.
Two of the largest Catholic archdioceses in U.S. reopen cemeteries for visits
Two of the largest Roman Catholic archdioceses in America are opening up eight cemeteries for visitors in the New York City area on Sunday, after closing them weeks ago due to the new coronavirus pandemic.
Some U.S. city transit agencies turn to Uber as ridership drops during coronavirus crisis
U.S. cities that have idled mass transit during coronavirus lockdowns are turning to an unusual partner to get essential workers to hospitals, warehouses and factories: ride-hailing company Uber.
Was that a flush? U.S. Supreme Court handles teleconference experiment
The U.S. Supreme Court’s experiment in conducting oral arguments by teleconference this week – a change forced by the coronavirus pandemic – went rather smoothly right up until what sounded suspiciously like a toilet flush was broadcast to the world.
Fauci, Birx will keep roles on coronavirus task force: Trump
U.S. top infectious disease doctor Anthony Fauci and coronavirus task force coordinator Deborah Birx will continue to hold their positions on the coronavirus task force moving forward, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
Pentagon report says 130 civilians killed in 2019, lower than watchdog estimates
U.S. military operations killed about 130 civilians and injured 91 others in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia last year, according to a Pentagon report seen by Reuters on Wednesday, though the figures were far lower than those reported by watchdog …
Trump says coronavirus task force to shift focus, drawing Pelosi criticism
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his coronavirus task force would shift its focus to reviving U.S. business and social life, prompting the top Democrat in Congress to warn that ignoring science and the need for more testing would put Americans …
U.S. Senate approves Trump security nominee after nearly two-year hold
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved William Evanina, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a top counterintelligence position, after he was blocked for almost two years over a Republican request for documents related to the investigation of Russia and…
