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As talks open on new coronavirus aid bill, Trump to return to daily briefings

As talks open on new coronavirus aid bill, Trump to return to daily briefings

President Donald Trump met with GOP congressional leaders, who are pushing for a much smaller relief package than Democrats. Citing TV ratings, Trump said he would resume daily press briefings.
by Brian Naylor

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Fact-checking misinformation about COVID-19

Fact-checking misinformation about COVID-19

In a world of changing information and fake news, how do you know what’s true about the COVID-19 pandemic? We get the latest on the science of the virus and talk about known facts and fiction.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Kids get coronavirus, but do they spread it? We'll find out when schools reopen

Kids get coronavirus, but do they spread it? We'll find out when schools reopen

Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.
by Allison Aubrey

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Black kids die more often after surgery, new research shows

The researchers examined national data on nearly 173,000 operations from 2012 through 2017. Appendix removal and orthopedic operations were among the most common surgeries. And while there were few deaths, the disparities were striking: 23 black youngsters died within 30 days of surgery compared with 13 whites.
by The Associated Press

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The end of $600 unemployment benefits will hit millions of households and the economy

The end of $600 unemployment benefits will hit millions of households and the economy

Millions of Americans who lost jobs during the pandemic are in danger of having their incomes cut for a second time. The sudden halt in payments would be felt in households and throughout the economy.
by Scott Horsley

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July 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9-month-old dies; record spike in new case counts

July 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9-month-old dies; record spike in new case counts

Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll continued to climb Monday with 922 new cases and an extra measure of heartbreak — the first death of a child in the state, an infant in Clay County with no underlying health problems.
by MPR News Staff

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Lawmakers are far apart on a new coronavirus relief bill. Here are 5 sticking points

Lawmakers are far apart on a new coronavirus relief bill. Here are 5 sticking points

As Congress returns from its recess, the sticking points in another pandemic relief package include unemployment benefits. Plus, here are five more things to watch this week.
by Deirdre Walsh and Domenico Montanaro

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