April 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM EDT - Updated April 30 at 9:06 AM COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX/Gray News) - A Texas A&M University professor believes a widely used tuberculosis vaccine could help … [Read more...] about Texas A&M starts human testing of drug to fight COVID-19
Special Coverage: Coronavirus
30 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER | April 30, 2020 at 7:48 AM EDT - Updated April 30 at 10:20 AM WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as … [Read more...] about 30 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Teens in Georgia can get driver’s license without road test because of coronavirus
April 30, 2020 at 6:48 AM EDT - Updated May 1 at 11:25 AM ATLANTA (WSB/CNN) - A driving test is a rite of passage for teenagers, but the coronavirus pandemic has put that on hold in Georgia. … [Read more...] about Teens in Georgia can get driver’s license without road test because of coronavirus
Europe also reeling as US jobless claims soar past 30 million
By John Leicester and David McHugh | April 30, 2020 at 5:44 AM EDT - Updated April 30 at 12:36 PM NEW YORK (AP) — Bleak new figures Thursday underscored the worldwide economic pain inflicted … [Read more...] about Europe also reeling as US jobless claims soar past 30 million
Indianapolis mail carrier fatally shot over stimulus check, union says; suspect arrested
April 30, 2020 at 5:00 AM EDT - Updated April 30 at 5:19 AM INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN/CNN) - An official with the Indianapolis branch of the letter carriers’ union says the union believes the fatal … [Read more...] about Indianapolis mail carrier fatally shot over stimulus check, union says; suspect arrested
Mayor: Los Angeles 1st major US city offering all residents coronavirus tests
April 30, 2020 at 2:56 AM EDT - Updated April 30 at 2:56 AM LOS ANGELES (AP) - The city of Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have … [Read more...] about Mayor: Los Angeles 1st major US city offering all residents coronavirus tests
Police called after NYC funeral home puts bodies in unrefrigerated trucks
By Michael R. Sisak and Deepti Hajela | April 29, 2020 at 11:45 PM EDT - Updated April 30 at 3:00 AM NEW YORK (AP) - Police were called to a Brooklyn neighborhood Wednesday after a funeral … [Read more...] about Police called after NYC funeral home puts bodies in unrefrigerated trucks
Over 70% of tested inmates in federal prisons have COVID-19
By MICHAEL BALSAMO | April 29, 2020 at 7:46 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 11:09 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Fleming never got to say goodbye to his father. He didn’t know his dad was fading … [Read more...] about Over 70% of tested inmates in federal prisons have COVID-19
Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines
By KEVIN FREKING and JILL COLVIN | April 29, 2020 at 4:07 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 10:41 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be … [Read more...] about Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines
LeBron James to honor Class of 2020 with all-star event
By MESFIN FEKADU | April 29, 2020 at 9:12 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 9:12 PM NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is putting together an all-star event to honor and celebrate the high school class … [Read more...] about LeBron James to honor Class of 2020 with all-star event