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Trump Administration Proposes Rules To Sharply Restrict Asylum Claims

Thursday, June 11, 2020

The sweeping restrictions would make it easier for immigration judges to reject asylum requests and harden the categories of people who face persecution.

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LA Police Reassigns 7 Officers As It Investigates Complaints Of Excessive Force

Thursday, June 11, 2020

The department says it's looking into dozens of complaints of "allegations of misconduct, violations of Department policy, and excessive force" during the recent protests in the city.

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United Airlines Adds A Step To Check-In: Stating You Don't Have COVID-19 Symptoms

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Travelers must review the checklist when checking in online or at the airport and confirm — similar to how passengers must affirm they're not bringing explosives or banned materials on board.

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Sidelined By Coronavirus, MLS Will Return In July With Leaguewide Tournament

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

After scant live sports to watch since the coronavirus pandemic took hold, the 54-game tournament in Florida will provide a football buffet: matches nearly every day from July 8 to Aug. 11.

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Should I Get Tested For Coronavirus Just For The Heck Of It?

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Access to tests has improved significantly, and in some places, people can now get tested without having to show any symptoms. We asked experts how much you can really learn from the result.

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Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safer To Fly Or Drive? Is Air Conditioning A Threat?

Saturday, May 30, 2020

They're not exactly easy questions to answer. In the first case, you must consider motel cleaning regimens and the hazards of driving vs. the risk of sitting next to a sneezy air traveler.

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As German Soccer Restarts, Broadcasters Use Crowd Sounds To Replace Missing Fans

Friday, May 29, 2020

Germany's top soccer league, the Bundesliga, is among the first major sports league to resume its season. And empty and quiet stadiums have led to some controversial new features to the broadcasts.

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Nearing 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths, U.S. Is Still 'Early In This Outbreak'

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

"The speed with which this has happened is really devastating," says Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute. He warns the outbreak will leave no part of the U.S. untouched.

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From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities

Saturday, May 23, 2020

The weather is warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what's safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.

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Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Catch It Through My Eyes? Will Goggles Help?

Friday, May 22, 2020

What's the risk of contracting the virus through the eyes? And in what situations would protective eyewear be helpful?

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Coronavirus FAQs: How Risky Is It To Fly? Is There Any Way To Reduce The Risks?

Friday, May 15, 2020

As places around the world begin reopening, people are thinking about flying again — and wondering if it's safe.

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Coronavirus FAQs: Do Temperature Screenings Help? Can Mosquitoes Spread It?

Friday, May 08, 2020

And as summer nears, the question must be asked: Is it risky from a COVID-19 standpoint to go in a swimming pool?

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French Doctors Find COVID-19 Case From December — A Month Before 1st Known Case There

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

"This is important because to fight a virus, you need to know its life cycle," says Dr. Yves Cohen. "This case will allow us to better understand the evolution of the virus on French soil."

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Rick Bright, Former Top Vaccine Scientist, Files Whistleblower Complaint

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Bright says he was removed from his post as a high-ranking federal scientist focused on vaccines because of his reluctance to promote drugs such as hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients.

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New York City Is Latest To Close Some Streets To Cars, Making More Space For People

Monday, May 04, 2020

The move to limit car access on seven miles of streets comes amid pressure to allow more room for people to exercise while maintaining social distance to stem coronavirus transmission.

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Florida Enters 1st Phase Of Reopening As Some Restrictions Lift In All But 3 Counties

Monday, May 04, 2020

Under the new order, restaurants and retail stores can open. It does not extend to the three most populous counties, all in South Florida, which are home to most of the state's confirmed cases.

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Coronavirus FAQS: What's A Pulse Oximeter? Is It A Good Idea To Buy One?

Friday, May 01, 2020

A simple medical device has suddenly become a hot pic. Here's what doctors have to say about the pulse oximeter's possible role at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Antiviral Drug Remdesivir Shows Promise For Treating Coronavirus In NIH Study

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The preliminary results showed that hospitalized patients who received remdesivir recovered 31% faster. Dr. Anthony Fauci hailed the findings as "quite good news."

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Coronavirus FAQs: Does A Bigger Dose Make You Sicker? Can You Go To The Dentist?

Friday, April 24, 2020

We also discuss the phenomenon of symptom-free cases — how many are there, do we know how much of a role they play in spreading the virus?

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National Security Adviser O'Brien Alleges WHO Is 'Propaganda Tool For The Chinese'

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Robert O'Brien said the White House doesn't know if money from China influenced the organization's decision-making, "but there are very few explanations for the way the WHO has conducted itself."

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