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Western Europe relaxes virus restrictions as Russia sees spike in infections

Spaniards can exercise for 1st time in 7 weeks as part of complex plan that varies by province depending on cases, healthcare resources; Russia worried hospitals may be overwhelmed

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What Happens Next with the U.S.-China Rivalry

U.S. President Donald Trump continued his offensive against China this week, reviving the theory that the coronavirus originated from a lab in Wuhan based on evidence he had seen (but did not share). The same morning, the Office of the

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Nurses Left Vulnerable To COVID-19: ‘We’re Not Martyrs Sacrificing Our Lives’

Many nurses say they’ve been fighting the coronavirus pandemic without proper safety equipment, and unions and professional groups are demanding change. (Image credit: Damian Dovarganes/AP)

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‘No One Has Tested Us Before’: EMTs Go Door-To-Door With Test Kits

EMTs are offering at-home coronavirus testing in at least four cities including New York City. The goal is to test people who might not seek it out on their own, and fine people who need medical care. (Image credit: Seth

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The Legal Fight Over Voting Rights During The Pandemic Is Getting Hotter

A slew of lawsuits have been filed in recent weeks around mail-in voting. Some challenge efforts to make it easier to get absentee ballots, others call on states to do more to make voting accessible. (Image credit: Megan Jelinger/AFP via

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UK lawmakers urge Johnson to sanction Israel if West Bank annexation goes ahead

130 signatories from both major parties say Britain sanctioned Russia over Crimea grab, so any move by Netanyahu must be met with the same response

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Conservative groups advising White House push fast reopening, not testing

Conservative groups advising the White House have issued an array of coronavirus economic reopening plans with a common theme – Americans should go back to work immediately to halt the economic and societal damage from prolonged lockdowns.

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U.S. emergency approval broadens use of Gilead’s COVID-19 drug remdesivir

Gilead Science Inc’s antiviral drug remdesivir was granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for COVID-19 on Friday, clearing the way for broader use of the drug in more hospitals around the United States.

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Your Life or Your Livelihood: Americans Wrestle With Impossible Choice

As states begin to loosen restrictions, the act of reopening will be carried out not by governors or the president, but the millions of individuals being asked to do it.

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