European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US

On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.

Georgia hospitals see record surge of COVID-19 patients

Georgia hospitals say they are experiencing a record surge in COVID-19 patients, with some rural regions reportedly down to just 3 to 5 open ICU beds. In South Georgia, Tift Regional Medical Center says it has run out of ICU beds and is working to send critically ill patients to other hospitals.

Brad Pitt, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers contribute to community food giveaway in Watts

Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tsunami of evictions on the horizon if Congress fails to act

The federal moratorium on evictions has expired. If that’s not extended, by mid-August, eviction notices will be activated. 

Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available

Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.

Lowe's shelling out $100M in coronavirus bonuses to hourly workers

Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.

Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma

Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.

Bay Area couple of 35 years dies weeks apart from COVID-19

The husband of a Yountville retirement facility nurse, who died of COVID-19, has now died from complications of the disease himself just weeks after his wife's death. 

Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit

Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.

Conservative radio personality and businessman Herman Cain dies of coronavirus

Former presidential hopeful and longtime Atlanta radio personality Herman Cain passed away Thursday of complications of the novel coronavirus. Cain, a longtime Presidential ally, was hospitalized in late June, days after attending a Trump rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate

While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.

Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll

The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.

Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill

The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”

Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200

President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.