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Ten countries kept out Covid. But did they win?
Covid-19 has infected almost every country in the world – apart from 10. So what do they do now?
Kellyanne Conway resigns as Trump's senior aide
Kellyanne Conway, senior counselor to President Donald Trump and one of his longest-serving aides, announced she was resigning from the White House at the end of the month.
Orange County removed from California's coronavirus watch list
If the rates of new cases and tests performed, percentages of positive tests and hospitalizations, as well as available intensive care beds and ventilators remain at acceptable levels for the...
Luka Doncic stuns Clippers with OT buzzer-beater; 76ers, Nets eliminated
Luka Doncic, playing on an injured ankle, stepped back and drained a deep 3-point shot at the buzzer to give the short-handed Dallas Mavericks a 135-133 overtime win over the...
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
Many scientists and physicians believe that convalescent plasma might provide some benefit, but it is far from a breakthrough.
FDA issues emergency convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration on Sunday issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19.
Trump announces FDA authorization of convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration on Sunday issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19.
Ahead of Trump's touting of new coronavirus treatment, White House accuses FDA of foot-dragging
White House lambastes FDA while its ex-head denies any foot-dragging.
Trump to announce COVID-19 therapeutic 'breakthrough' Sunday evening
President Donald Trump is scheduled to announce a "major therapeutic breakthrough" related to the COVID-19 pandemic as White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said he seeks to put "heat"...
Trump to announce COVID-19 therapeutic 'breakthrough' Sunday evening
President Donald Trump is scheduled to announce a "major therapeutic breakthrough" related to the COVID-19 pandemic as White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said he seeks to put "heat"...
India's cases, deaths spiking but per capita mortality rate low
Eight months into the coronavirus pandemic, India is in a dichotomous situation with surging cases and deaths but a relatively low per capita mortality rate.
Public officials move to muzzle violent outbursts by anti-maskers
Masks. Leading public health authorities all but beg people to wear them during the coronavirus crisis.
How to figure out what’s wrong with your toilet—and then fix it
Take a seat, it's time to learn about toilets. (Giorgio Trovato/Unsplash/)Your toilet is always there for you. It waits in the same spot every day, ready to receive your gracious gastrointestinal gifts with...
Before coronavirus failures, Trump struggled to slow drug overdoses
Trump vowed an all-out fight against opioid addiction. But opposition to insurance coverage and a lack of follow-through led to more deaths.
Made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine effort slowed by manufacturing delay
Despite long workdays and promising early results, researchers at VIDO-InterVac in Saskatoon say a lack of manufacturing capacity is slowing down their efforts at a made-in-Canada vaccine. That matters, given...
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrives in Germany for treatment
An emergency medical plane carrying Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrived in Germany on Saturday so he can receive treatment for a mysterious condition.
CDC updates school COVID-19 guidelines; U.S. surpasses 175K deaths
As K-12 schools reopen across the United States, the CDC is releasing updated infection protection guidelines for schools returning to in-person learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Portland, Ore., police arrest nine as protests turn to riots
Nine people were arrested after protests turned violent in Portland, Ore., police said Saturday.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrives in Germany for treatment
An emergency medical plane carrying Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrived in Germany on Saturday so he can receive treatment for a mysterious condition.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Saturday
South Korea is banning large gatherings, closing beaches, shutting nightspots and churches and removing fans from professional sports in strict new measures announced Saturday as it battles the spread of...
Study finds extremely high levels of Covid virus in children’s airways
In the most comprehensive study of COVID-19 pediatric patients to date, researchers provide critical data showing that children play a larger role in the community spread of COVID-19 than previously...
Long-acting, injectable drug could strengthen efforts to prevent, treat HIV
Scientists have developed an injectable drug that blocks HIV from entering cells. They say the new drug potentially offers long-lasting protection from the infection with fewer side effects. The drug,...
Nationals' Stephen Strasburg has carpal tunnel in hand, could need surgery
Washington Nationals star pitcher Stephen Strasburg was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in his pitching hand and may need to undergo season-ending surgery.
Buffalo Bills CB Josh Norman out indefinitely with hamstring injury
Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman will be sidelined indefinitely with a hamstring injury, head coach Sean McDermott said Friday.
Sanofi to acquire BTK inhibitor firm Principia for $3.7 billion
Principia is testing its small-molecule compounds in multiple sclerosis and immune system diseases
Trail Blazers' Zach Collins out for rest of NBA playoffs due to ankle injury
Portland Trail Blazers power forward Zach Collins will miss the remainder of the 2020 NBA playoffs due to a left ankle injury.
Early NK cell-mediated immune response may contribute to severe COVID-19
Researchers may have come one step closer toward understanding how the immune system contributes to severe COVID-19. In a new study, researchers show that so-called natural killer (NK) cells were...
Nasal vaccine against COVID-19 prevents infection in mice
Scientists have developed a vaccine that targets the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can be given in one dose via the nose and is effective in preventing infection in mice susceptible to the...