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Onions Recalled From All 50 States Due To Salmonella Outbreak

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:40:56 GMT

It includes red, white, yellow, and sweet onions from Thomson International.

How You May Be Able To Get COVID-19 Test Results Faster

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:36:59 GMT

Before you get swabbed, read up on why coronavirus tests take so long — and how you might be able to speed up the process.

Man Fires On Cops With AK-47 After Refusing To Wear A Mask: Officials

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:18:20 GMT

Adam Zaborowski's attorney says he was "just not handling the pandemic well" after the 35-year-old was allegedly involved in two shootings in two days.

Health Experts Demand Paid Leave Before Schools Reopen

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 23:55:05 GMT

More than 500 health professionals signed a letter calling for the expansion of paid family and sick leave to all American workers.

260 Workers In Georgia's Biggest School District Caught Or Were Exposed To COVID-19

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 23:41:08 GMT

Schools in Gwinnett County are opening for digital classes on Aug. 12, but in a controversial decision, employees are still required to show up in person.

WHO Chief Warns There May Never Be A 'Silver Bullet' For Coronavirus

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:31:18 GMT

The director of the World Health Organization urged people to practice “the basics of public health" to stop outbreaks of COVID-19.

The U.S. Health Care System Is Designed To Fail When It's Needed Most

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:19:31 GMT

When the economy goes bad, coverage gets even harder to keep. More than 20 million could become uninsured this year.

New Wisconsin Justice Sworn In During 100-Mile Ultramarathon

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:46:38 GMT

Jill Karofsky took her oath of office Sunday at the 35-mile marker of the route. She completed the run in 34 hours.

Outbreak Hits Norway Cruise Ship, Could Spread Along Coast

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:06:59 GMT

At least five passengers and 36 crew members from the MS Roald Amundsen have tested positive for coronavirus.

My Brother Died Of An Overdose. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known That Could Have Saved Him.

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:00:25 GMT

Addiction is treatable. But not if you’re dead.

White House Not Optimistic On Near-Term Deal For Coronavirus Relief Bill

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:02:55 GMT

Lawmakers and the White House have been unable to reach an accord for a next round of economic relief from the pandemic.

Top Health Official: Time To ‘Move On’ From Hydroxychloroquine Efficacy Claims

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 16:07:34 GMT

There's "no evidence" to show the anti-malarial drug is effective in treating COVID-19, Adm. Brett Giroir said.

MLB Commissioner Confident League Can Get Through Season, Playoffs Despite Coronavirus

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:15:40 GMT

At least 18 Miami Marlins players have been infected along with three St. Louis Cardinals. More than a dozen games have been postponed.

Financially Struggling Zoos Could Be Latest Pandemic Victims

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:55:08 GMT

Even as they reopen, zoos and aquariums from Alaska to Florida are seeing few visitors, prompting administrators to plead for support.

Barron Trump's Private School Barred From In-Person Learning Until Oct. 1

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:19:54 GMT

President Trump insists that schools reopen, but the Maryland school where his son is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.

Lawmaker With COVID: My Health Choices Are Up To Me. Critics: That's What Women Assert.

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 02:26:33 GMT

Rep. Louie Gohmert, who believes women should be forced to carry unwanted pregnancies to term, is suddenly all about (his) health choice freedoms.

'Wrong!' Trump Rips Fauci After He Touts Europe's More Effective COVID-19 Tactics

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 01:35:27 GMT

President Donald Trump again blames America's disturbing record of coronavirus cases and deaths on "testing."

Single At 38, I Decided I Wanted Kids. I Wasn’t Prepared For What I’d Have To Do.

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:30:28 GMT

"Never getting married would not be a life regret for me. Not trying to have my own child would be."

260 Kids, Staffers Tested Positive For COVID-19 In Outbreak At Georgia Summer Camp

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 01:32:20 GMT

The CDC report is not good news for school reopenings.

Murders Of Transgender People In U.S. Could Hit Record High In 2020

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:26:34 GMT

LGBTQ advocates say they feel "horrified" after two Black trans women were killed this week, putting this year on track to surpass 2017's record.