
Trump-connected lobbyists reap windfall in COVID-19 boom
The findings were detailed in a report released Monday by the watchdog group Public Citizen. Trump campaigned on a pledge to “drain the swamp.”
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Sidelined by coronavirus, these med students found a way to help the helpers
Unable to work in hospitals, these Philly area medical students decided to help the helpers by tutoring the children of frontline workers.
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Listen 3:12My doctor is back in the office. Is it safe to reschedule my appointment?
Coronavirus shutdowns canceled regular exams for months. Weighing the risk of postponing against the risk of infection can make for anxious moments.
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Listen 2:11U.S. COVID-19 deaths near 130,000; Florida and Texas report record case numbers
Florida and Texas reported their biggest daily rise in new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past few days as deaths in the U.S. continue to rise.
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Murphy: N.J. seeing ‘small spikes’ in coronavirus from travelers
The governor said he believes a national strategy is needed to handle the virus, and mask-wearing has to be at the core of it.
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Coronavirus, Floyd killing merge in brutal blow to Black well-being
Doctors are bracing for the fallout as their offices start opening: a wave of sicker, shell-shocked patients.
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My gym is reopening. Is it safe to work out there?
With COVID-19 cases surging across the country, exercising indoors with other people could increase your chance of infection. Here are some things to consider as gyms reopen.
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For nation’s birthday, Trump stokes the divisions within U.S.
As officials across the country pleaded with Americans to curb their enthusiasm for large crowds, Trump enticed the masses with a “special evening” of tribute and fireworks.
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U.S. holiday fuels worries about skyrocketing coronavirus cases
Experts fear celebrations for the Fourth of July weekend will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging coronavirus outbreak.
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Delaware group collects COVID-19 history for future research
The Hagley Library has collected more than a million online documents in an effort to preserve information about the response to COVID-19 for future historians.
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States shatter coronavirus records as officials eye holiday weekend with alarm
Both Florida and South Carolina reported their highest-ever daily totals for new cases. But they're not alone: The caseload is spiking across the U.S.
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‘People aren’t stupid’: Pence’s virus spin tests credibility
Vice President Mike Pence has long played the straight man to Donald Trump, translating the president's bombast into more measured, calming language.
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Why some young people fear social isolation more than COVID-19
It's not that young adults aren't worried about the pandemic, psychologists say, but they are at far greater risk of dying by suicide. Finding ways to foster bonds is crucial.
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International flights are ramping up. Slowly. And with plenty of caveats
As governments worldwide ease lockdown restrictions and lift bans on international travel, travelers will have lots of questions about how to proceed.
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Wolf’s mask order inflames partisan fight over virus
Republicans are objecting to the Pennsylvania Democrat’s use of power, to wearing a mask itself and to what they call confusion it's causing.
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