Financing August 2020

Virus Aid Talks On Brink Of Collapse

COVID-19 virus aid talks are on the brink of collapsing, leaving such measures as rescue money for schools, state and local governments, and individuals in question.

Global August 2020

Homeland Security Finds Border Tunnel

Homeland Security has found a tunnel stretching from Arizona to Mexico, which has a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system and extensive reinforcement.

Global August 2020

Cuomo Clears New York Schools Statewide To Open

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has cleared schools throughout New York state to reopen for at least some days of in-person classes. This will be alongside remote learning.

Global August 2020

US Tops 5 Million Confirmed Virus Cases

The United States has hit a disturbing new number in the novel coronavirus pandemic. Confirmed COVID-19 cases hit 5 million for the U.S.

Health Care August 2020

Reports: Racial Disparities In Kids With Virus

Hispanic children have been hospitalized at a rate that is eight times higher than white children, according to a recently released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Financing August 2020

Latest On Virus Talks

Do the Democrats have leverage in the latest virus talks? Are the Republicans considering government bailouts? And what about President Donald Trump’s executive orders?

Health Care August 2020

1st Approved Coronavirus Vaccine?

Has Russia created the first coronavirus vaccine? Scientists including from Russia are sounding the alarm about rushing a vaccine before final-stage testing.

Global August 2020

How Biden Chose Harris

What led up to Joe Biden picking California Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate? And how did the protests and the pandemic impact the vetting process?

Global August 2020

Big Ten, Pac-12 Pull Plug On Fall Football

Colleges across the country will be losing tens of millions of dollars because the pandemic has forced the Big Ten and Pac-12 to cancel their fall football seasons.

Financing August 2020

Relief Package Negotiations All But Ended?

Democrats want emergency funding for the USPS and election security. President Donald Trump is opposed to additional funds for USPS. And the coronavirus relief package is in limbo.

Global August 2020

Schools’ Face Major Dilemma; 5 Things To Know

School boards across the country are reaching out to the communities to help them decide what to do about the pandemic. Meanwhile, the NFL is requiring players to wear masks.

Health Care August 2020

More Than 200 Coronavirus Deaths In Florida

New coronavirus deaths in Florida hit 229; the total death toll for the state is now 9,276 (number is based on first recorded appearance of the virus in Florida on March 1).

Health Care August 2020

Can You Get COVID-19 From Secondhand Smoke?

The CDC has warned the public about the potential health dangers of breathing in secondhand smoke. But is the coronavirus now one of the health concerns connected to secondhand smoke?

Global August 2020

Does Congress Control The Post Office?

Tensions are rising about the state of the USPS with Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling the House back into session and a vote on the "Delivering for America Act" expected for August 22.

Global August 2020

High School Football Amid COVID

Much of the news lately has focused on college football and the pandemic. However, there is just as much division regarding high school football – and not nearly as many resources.