Supreme Court’s Ginsburg discharged from hospital
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, at 87 the U.S. Supreme Court’s oldest member, was discharged on Wednesday from hospital where she was treated for a benign gall bladder condition and took part remotely in arguments in two cases.
Trump to refocus coronavirus task force on economic revival, concedes risks
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his coronavirus task force would shift its primary focus to reviving U.S. business and social life, while acknowledging that reopening the economy could put more lives at risk.
Some U.S. senators worry that without tests they could bring coronavirus home
Several U.S. senators have urged congressional leaders to accept the White House’s offer of rapid coronavirus testing for lawmakers, saying they could otherwise unwittingly spread the disease when they returned to their home districts.
Trump calls ousted whistleblower Bright 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…
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.
