Health Care October 2020

Study: 4 Drugs Have Little To No Effect On COVID

A six-month trial has found remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon have “little to no effect” on the recovery or survival of those infected with COVID.

Global October 2020

More Than 17M Americans Have Already Voted

With millions of Americans casting their ballots for the upcoming election, experts are predicting a record 150 million votes may be cast for the 2020 election.

Administration October 2020

Trump Administration Denies Calif. Relief Funds

The Trump administration has denied disaster relief funds to California. The state’s governor requested a major disaster declaration to help with damage from six recent wildfires.

Global October 2020

World’s Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pass 40M

According to Johns Hopkins University, worldwide confirmed COVID-19 cases have exceeded 40 million. The actual number of cases is likely to be far higher due in part to testing issues.

Legal October 2020

Supreme Court To Review 'Remain In Mexico'

The Trump administration’s “Migrant Protection Protocols” policy (also known as “Remain in Mexico”) is slated to go before the Supreme Court in 2021 due to the court’s full calendar.

Hispanic Community October 2020

Puerto Rico Becomes Crucial To US Election

A strategy being employed by both the Democratic and the Republican presidential campaigns is to try to rally people living in Puerto Rico to influence their stateside families.

Technology October 2020

Justice Dept. Vs. Google

Google may soon be facing a lawsuit from the Justice Department that alleges the tech giant is harming consumers. States including Arkansas, Florida and Texas are joining the lawsuit.

Hispanic Community October 2020

Argentina Passes 1M COVID-19 Cases

Argentina has exceeded 1 million coronavirus cases, and Colombia, Mexico and Peru are expected to pass 1 million cases in the coming weeks as the virus spreads through Latin America.

Global October 2020

Deadline Looms; COVID Relief Deal May Be Far Off

Will there be a new coronavirus relief package before the Nov. 3 election? And if the new package isn’t passed before the 2020 Election, then when will it be passed?

Health Care October 2020

What Are The Treatment Options For COVID-19?

There are treatments available for COVID-19, but which treatments are used depend largely on how ill the patient is. In the U.S., no treatments are specifically approved for COVID-19.

Global October 2020

Fate Of 545 Children Separated At Border

The parents of 545 children who were separated at the U.S./Mexico border cannot be found. About two-thirds of the parents are believed to be in their countries of origin.

Administration October 2020

Criminal Disqualifiers Added To Asylum

Asylum-seekers who have convictions crimes including driving under the influence, domestic violence, re-entering the country illegally and identity theft will lose their bids.

Legal October 2020

OxyContin Maker To Plead To 3 Criminal Charges

The company that made OxyContin, which experts say touched off the opioid crisis will be pleading guilty to three criminal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S.

Legal October 2020

GOP-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett

The Supreme Court is one step closer to having a new justice. Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination is being advanced to the full Senate despite a Democrat boycott.

Health Care October 2020

Hunt For COVID Vaccine: Testing Shots In Kids

Pfizer Inc. has received permission to test its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. on children as young as 12. Vaccines can't be given to children unless they’ve been tested in their age group.