What the Polls Say About Donald Trump vs Joe Biden in Key 2020 Swing States
Recent polling in Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, Arizona and Pennsylvania show Biden in the lead. But many voters remain undecided.
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Michigan Announces Its Lowest Single-Day COVID-19 Death Toll in Two Months
Soon after Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to ease certain restrictions specified by Michigan's stay-at-home order, the state confirmed its lowest single-day increase in cases and fatalities since March.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott Says Americans Have Right to Worship No Matter What
He followed President Trump's lead Sunday, declaring all Americans have the right to "worship at a church service."
NJ Governor: Church Openings Must Be Done Right So 'We Don't Kill Anybody'
The battle over in-person church services within the country is the latest public opinion divide amid the pandemic.
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Newsweek AMPLIFY, the company's performance marketing business unit, has launched a new program to empower digital brands with comprehensive content marketing and advertising strategies.
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Charlamagne tha God Says Biden Will Bring 'Voter Depression'
'The Breakfast Club' radio host urged Biden to pick a progressive black female running mate to alleviate voter depression in November.
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Two Missouri Hairdressers Potentially Exposed 140 Clients to Coronavirus
Springfield-Greene County Health officials notified the public on Saturday that a second hair stylist from the Great Clips salon had tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump Economic Adviser: Full Employment Might Not Be Back This Fall
Earlier this month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate had risen to 14.7 percent.
Birx Says Curbing Coronavirus 'Only Works If We All Follow the Guidelines'
"We really made it clear that during this reopening social gatherings should not be more than 10 people," the White House coronavirus response coordinator cautioned.
U.S. Will Develop Coronavirus Vaccine Research First: White House
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said China is likely using espionage to try and steal U.S. coronavirus vaccine research, but he declared American scientists would develop it first.
Protesters Call for 'Hong Kong Independence' as Police Arrest 180 People
The Hong Kong Police Force said that the demonstrators were detained for "unauthorized assembly, unlawful assembly and disorderly conduct in a public place."
Governor Cuomo Says Pro Sports Teams Can Resume Training in New York
Professional sports leagues suspended their seasons in March, as businesses closed and stay-at-home orders were implemented across the country in response to the new coronavirus outbreak.
Republican Asks Trump to Stop Spreading 'Unfounded' Scarborough Conspiracy
"Stop spreading it, stop creating paranoia," Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger said.
Virginia Gov. Northam Expected to Announce 'Inside Businesses' Mask Policy
On Friday, the Virginia Department of Health confirmed 813 new cases of COVID-19 in Virginia, and 37 new fatalities.
70 Percent of Americans Think Economy is in Poor Shape Amid Pandemic: Poll
The percentage of Americans who approve of the President Trump's handling of the economy has fallen to its lowest level in months, according to the survey.
Wuhan Lab's Director Denies Rumors That Coronavirus Originated There
Wang Yanyi, an immunologist and director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, was quoted in Chinese state media as saying such claims are "pure fabrication."
North Dakota Gov. Urges People to Stop 'Mask Shaming' One Another, Focus on Virus
Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican, cautioned people against thinking of the decision to wear a mask or face covering as a political one.
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After Trump Pushes Churches to Reopen, Some Faith Leaders Say It's Too Soon
"People are dying," Rev. Jesse Jackson said. "We're inclined to follow these doctors advice."
Wuhan Lawmaker Proposes Changes to China's Infectious Disease Reporting
A Chinese lawmaker from the region where the coronavirus originated proposed several measures to improve outbreak response time and to remedy reporting flaws exposed by the pandemic.
Trump Urges Former AG Jeff Sessions to 'Drop Out' of Alabama Senate Race
"Jeff, you had your chance & you blew it," the president tweeted Saturday.
67 NJ Pastors Say They'll Sue If Not Allowed to Reopen
The letter signed by the pastors stated that the United States Constitution, as well as the New Jersey Constitution, guarantees their right to freely practice their religion.
Over 100 Mosques Demand U.K. Watchdog Investigate Conservative Party
The mosques and Muslim organisations have accused the Equalities and Human Rights Commission of a "dereliction of responsibilities" to British Muslims over its failure to investigate the Conservative Party.
New York Times Publishes Entire Front Page of Names Listing COVID-19 Deaths
The full front page of Sunday's edition of The New York Times will be filled entirely with the names of about 1,000 people who died as a result of the coronavirus in the United States.
Michigan GOP-Led Legislature Files Appeal Over Whitmer Ruling
The state legislature appealed the Court of Claims' decision that Governor Whitmer had the authority to extend the state-of-emergency order from April 30.
Jerry Sloan Honored by NBA After Legendary Utah Jazz Head Coach Dies at 78
Sloan retired in 2011 as the fourth-winningest coach in NBA history after a head coaching career that spanned 26 seasons.
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