Nation
US astronauts prepare for historic mission
The two astronauts who will test drive SpaceX's brand new rocketship are classmates, friends, veteran spacefliers married to veteran spacefliers and fathers of young sons.
Coronavirus
Trump claims to wear mask during Ford plant tour
"I wore one in this back area, but I didn't want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it," Trump said.
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Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli to serve time for college scam
It's part of a deal to plead guilty to cheating the college admissions process, according to court papers.
Coronavirus
Trump: CDC to issue church opening guidelines soon
The president said churches were "important in terms of the psyche of our country."
Coronavirus
Trump threatens states' voting funds during pandemic
The president's tweets targeting Michigan and Nevada marked an escalation in his campaign against voting by mail.
Nation
Pelosi: Giving Trump 'dose of his own medicine'
It came in response to the reaction of comments in a TV interview about the president's being "morbidly obese."
Nation
Trump taking malaria drug in case he gets virus
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the new coronavirus, even though the drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19.
Coronavirus
U.S. House passes new $3 trillion virus relief bill
Democrats pushed ahead the election-year measure, designed to brace the economy and health-care system.
Coronavirus
Trump touts 'Operation Warp Speed' in vaccine hunt
Trump said he's hopeful to have a coronavirus vaccine on the market by the end of the year or shortly thereafter.
Coronavirus
NIH director: Large-scale vaccine testing coming in July
NIH Director Francis Collins is rapidly gearing up for a master experiment.
Coronavirus
Trump not concerned about accuracy of Abbott Labs virus tests
The vote of confidence came as new data suggests the test may return an inordinate share of false negatives.
Coronavirus
CDC releases edited coronavirus reopening guidance
The tools are for schools, workplaces, camps, childcare centers, mass transit systems, and bars and restaurants.
Nation
Wisconsin businesses open after court ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers' coronavirus stay-at-home order Wednesday. The Tavern League of Wisconsin swiftly posted the news on its website, telling members, "You can OPEN IMMEDIATELY!"
Coronavirus
Trump: 'The schools are going to be open'
The president made the comments after meeting with the governors of North Dakota and Colorado.
Coronavirus
Pelosi defends $3 trillion in virus aid
"The American people are worth it," the U.S. House speaker said.
Coronavirus
Fed chairman warns of prolonged recession from pandemic
Jerome Powell urged Congress and the White House to act further to prevent long-lasting economic damage.
Coronavirus
South Dakota governor, tribes in standoff over virus checkpoints
Two Native American tribes in South Dakota continue to defy orders from Gov. Kristi Noem to take down road checkpoints.
Nation
Supreme Court likely to reject Trump immunity bid
No consensus was reached after more than three hours of questions and arguments.
Coronavirus
Senate split over new $3 trillion House coronavirus bill
The Senate will wait until after Memorial Day to act.
Coronavirus
Pelosi unveils $3 trillion aid bill, warns inaction costs more
The House is expected to vote on the package as soon as Friday, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said there is no "urgency."
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