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Global Coronavirus Case Count Surpasses 20 Million A mural in Chennai, India, celebrates workers on the front lines against the coronavirus pandemic. The global case count crossed the 20 million threshold on Monday, with the U.S., Brazil and India in the lead. Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Global Coronavirus Case Count Surpasses 20 Million According to Johns Hopkins ...

Global Coronavirus Case Count Surpasses 20 Million A mural in Chennai, India, celebrates workers on the front lines against the coronavirus pandemic. The global case count crossed the 20 million threshold on Monday, with the U.S., Brazil and India in the lead. Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Global Coronavirus Case Count Surpasses 20 Million According to Johns Hopkins ...

Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees Business Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees Uber and Lyft have been fighting California over whether drivers are employees, entitled to benefits, or independent contractors. A state judge orders them to consider all those drivers employees.

Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees Business Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees Uber and Lyft have been fighting California over whether drivers are employees, entitled to benefits, or independent contractors. A state judge orders them to consider all those drivers employees.

California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers Coronavirus Live Updates California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers In Harris County, Texas, about 25% of people are "absolutely unwilling to share anything," says a local health department epidemiologist. Misinformation is one reason for the mistrust, officials say.

California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers Coronavirus Live Updates California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers In Harris County, Texas, about 25% of people are "absolutely unwilling to share anything," says a local health department epidemiologist. Misinformation is one reason for the mistrust, officials say.

Democrats say Trump’s payroll tax break weakens Social Security Politics Aug 10 Democrats say Trump’s payroll tax break weakens Social Security By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Analysis: Ventilation should be part of the conversation on school reopening. Why isn't it? Health Aug 10 Analysis: Ventilation should be part of the conversation on school reopening. Why isn't it? By Alexandra Feathers, STAT News

Trump abruptly escorted from White House briefing Politics Aug 10 Trump abruptly escorted from White House briefing By Associated Press

Pentagon offers military airwaves for 5G wireless networks Economy Aug 10 Pentagon offers military airwaves for 5G wireless networks By Associated Press

WATCH: Georgia governor says school reopenings going well despite photo of crowded hallway Education Aug 10 WATCH: Georgia governor says school reopenings going well despite photo of crowded hallway By Associated Press

Opioid Scandal Haunts Drug Companies As They Respond To Pandemic Purdue Pharma, with headquarters in downtown Stamford, Conn., was forced into bankruptcy last year by the opioid crisis. As drug firms race to position themselves as key players in the coronavirus fight, the industry faces a renewed wave of civil lawsuits stemming from its role in the nation's deadly opioid epidemic. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Opioid...

Opioid Scandal Haunts Drug Companies As They Respond To Pandemic Purdue Pharma, with headquarters in downtown Stamford, Conn., was forced into bankruptcy last year by the opioid crisis. As drug firms race to position themselves as key players in the coronavirus fight, the industry faces a renewed wave of civil lawsuits stemming from its role in the nation's deadly opioid epidemic. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Opioid...

Extreme poverty rises and a generation sees future slip away Economy Aug 10 Extreme poverty rises and a generation sees future slip away By Elias Meseret, Cara Anna, Associated Press

Seattle City Council poised to cut police positions, budget Nation Aug 10 Seattle City Council poised to cut police positions, budget By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds White House news conference Politics Aug 10 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds White House news conference By Associated Press

Belarus’ ruler quashes opposition protest after vote World Aug 10 Belarus’ ruler quashes opposition protest after vote By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Save The Whales. Save The Tigers. Save The Tapeworms? Science Save The Whales. Save The Tigers. Save The Tapeworms? Scientists say parasites are important parts of ecosystems, but many are at risk of extinction. So, they're calling for a parasite conservation movement.

Save The Whales. Save The Tigers. Save The Tapeworms? Science Save The Whales. Save The Tigers. Save The Tapeworms? Scientists say parasites are important parts of ecosystems, but many are at risk of extinction. So, they're calling for a parasite conservation movement.

California’s top public health director out, no reason given Nation Aug 10 California’s top public health director out, no reason given By Associated Press

How this writer and translator tapped into the ‘language of sports’ for his thriller Arts Aug 10 How this writer and translator tapped into the ‘language of sports’ for his thriller By Courtney Vinopal

Lebanese PM steps down in wake of Beirut explosion, protests World Aug 10 Lebanese PM steps down in wake of Beirut explosion, protests By Associated Press

WATCH: Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser speaks about weekend shooting Nation Aug 10 WATCH: Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser speaks about weekend shooting By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany gives news briefing Politics Aug 10 WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany gives news briefing By Candice Norwood and Associated Press

Ask us your questions about the pandemic’s impact on 2020 elections Politics Aug 10 Ask us your questions about the pandemic’s impact on 2020 elections By PBS NewsHour

Puerto Rico halts primary voting in centers lacking ballots Politics Aug 10 Puerto Rico halts primary voting in centers lacking ballots By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Gas explosion levels 3 Baltimore homes; 1 dead, 1 trapped Nation Aug 10 Gas explosion levels 3 Baltimore homes; 1 dead, 1 trapped By Associated Press

'A Homeless Pandemic' Looms As 30 Million Are At Risk Of Eviction The Coronavirus Crisis 'A Homeless Pandemic' Looms As 30 Million Are At Risk Of Eviction Federal and state eviction bans, put in place during the pandemic, have lapsed. President Trump's executive order to prevent evictions isn't enough and Congress needs to act, housing activists say.

'A Homeless Pandemic' Looms As 30 Million Are At Risk Of Eviction The Coronavirus Crisis 'A Homeless Pandemic' Looms As 30 Million Are At Risk Of Eviction Federal and state eviction bans, put in place during the pandemic, have lapsed. President Trump's executive order to prevent evictions isn't enough and Congress needs to act, housing activists say.

More than 100 arrests, 13 officers hurt amid Chicago looting Nation Aug 10 More than 100 arrests, 13 officers hurt amid Chicago looting By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Lebanon health minister: Cabinet resigns over Beirut blast World Aug 10 Lebanon health minister: Cabinet resigns over Beirut blast By Associated Press

Alex Azar visit to Taiwan adds to mounting U.S.-China tension World Aug 10 Alex Azar visit to Taiwan adds to mounting U.S.-China tension By Associated Press

Arizona Focus Group Sees Trump's Crime Attack On Biden As 'Far From Reality' Elections Arizona Focus Group Sees Trump's Crime Attack On Biden As 'Far From Reality' A unique NPR/Marist focus group of Phoenix-area voters weighs in on President Trump's campaign messages, and his handling of the pandemic and race relations.

Arizona Focus Group Sees Trump's Crime Attack On Biden As 'Far From Reality' Elections Arizona Focus Group Sees Trump's Crime Attack On Biden As 'Far From Reality' A unique NPR/Marist focus group of Phoenix-area voters weighs in on President Trump's campaign messages, and his handling of the pandemic and race relations.

McDonald’s sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships Nation Aug 10 McDonald’s sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships By Associated Press

Hong Kong newspaper raided, media tycoon detained under new law World Aug 10 Hong Kong newspaper raided, media tycoon detained under new law By Associated Press

What It's Like When COVID-19 Lasts For Months The Coronavirus Crisis What It's Like When COVID-19 Lasts For Months Some people who get COVID-19 are stuck with lasting debilitating symptoms. Two women share their stories of how they've been suffering for the "long haul."

What It's Like When COVID-19 Lasts For Months The Coronavirus Crisis What It's Like When COVID-19 Lasts For Months Some people who get COVID-19 are stuck with lasting debilitating symptoms. Two women share their stories of how they've been suffering for the "long haul."

Prominent Hong Kong Publisher Arrested Under New National Security Law Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, center, is arrested by police officers at his home in Hong Kong on Monday. Hong Kong police arrested Lai and raided the publisher's headquarters in the highest-profile use yet of the new national security law Beijing imposed on the city after protests last year. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Asia Prominent Hong Kong Publisher Arrested Under New National Security Law ...

Prominent Hong Kong Publisher Arrested Under New National Security Law Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, center, is arrested by police officers at his home in Hong Kong on Monday. Hong Kong police arrested Lai and raided the publisher's headquarters in the highest-profile use yet of the new national security law Beijing imposed on the city after protests last year. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Asia Prominent Hong Kong Publisher Arrested Under New National Security Law ...