The move, long threatened by President Trump and triggered by his administration a year ago, further isolates Washington in the world.
Julia McCue
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The Latest: U.S. tops 100,000 virus cases in a day for first time
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Texas early voting exceeds total of all 2016 ballots
More than 9 million ballots have been cast as of Friday morning in the nation’s second most-populous state.
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The Latest: Some state leaders facing 2nd virus wave resist steps to curb its spread
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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On virus, Trump and health advisers go their separate ways
It’s the opposite of what usually happens in a public health crisis, because political leaders tend to repeat and amplify the recommendations of their health experts.
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The Latest: COVID-19 can affect the heart, but doctors still have many questions
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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U.S. unemployment claims fall to 751,000; virus resurges
The still-elevated number of jobless claims underscores that a full recovery from the pandemic recession remains far off.
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U.S. economy rebounded to grow at record 33% rate last quarter
The economy is now weakening again and facing renewed threats.
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Three killed in church attack, plunging France into dual emergency
The stabbing in Nice is the nation’s third in two months that authorities have attributed to Muslim extremists.
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Europe, U.S. face new round of shutdowns amid virus surge
France declares a new nationwide lockdown and Germany announces a four-week shutdown of bars, restaurants and theaters; in the U.S., deaths are climbing in 39 states.