Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress will likely take up another virus bill, “but it’s not going to be a $3 trillion left-wing wish.”
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
Trump says he’ll replenish stockpile for future pandemics
“My goal is to produce everything America needs for ourselves and then export to the world, including medicines,” the president says.
The promotion will be virtual for new ‘Hunger Games’ novel
In normal times, the new ‘Hunger Games’ novel by Suzanne Collins would be an occasion for bookstore parties and other group gatherings.
Obamas, Oprah join Chicago project reading to kids online
The library posts a new video on its Facebook and Instagram pages every day that features both celebrities and city librarians.
Trump advisers cite need to stop ‘permanent’ economic toll
Another 3.2 million U.S. workers applied for jobless benefits last week, bringing the total over the last seven weeks to 33.5 million as states restrict activities to slow the spread of the virus.
Pandemic shows contrasts between U.S., European safety nets
In downturns, U.S. employees risk losing their health insurance if they lose their jobs, and their homes through foreclosure. On the other hand, Europeans typically pay higher taxes.
Cold and windy Saturday with rain and snow showers; drier Sunday
It’s the second weekend of May and snow is on the way. Things look to improve after this wild weather weekend.
Father, son in Georgia charged with murder in shooting that sparked outrage
The charges came more than two months after Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was killed on a residential street while running.
Trump administration buries detailed CDC advice on reopening
Agency scientists were told the guidance ‘would never see the light of day,’ according to a CDC official.
Bug experts dismiss worry about U.S. ‘murder hornets’ as hype
Unless you’re a bee, or a beekeeper, you don’t have much to worry about.