Thursday, November 5, 2026

HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted

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MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other...

Jobless claims report Thursday could hit 7 million or higher

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CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is set to report another shocking level of unemployment claims Thursday even after nearly 10...

Coronavirus scams: guard against fraud cures and other cons

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LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Con artists are finding lots of marks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Watchdog groups and authorities...
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Mnuchin says direct deposits out next week for virus aid

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LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is telling House Democrats that direct deposits to Americans will begin...

Even as virus deaths mount, governments eye exit strategies

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MARINA VILLENUEVE AND LORI HINNANT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Even as coronavirus deaths continue to mount across Europe, New York and other hot...

CDC weighs loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus

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ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier...

Wednesday: What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

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The Associated Press  The Chinese city at the heart of the global pandemic, Wuhan, reopened Wednesday after 76 days in lockdown. Elsewhere, the economic, political...

VP talk could intensify with Harris-DNC fundraising deal

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BILL BARROW Associated Press California Sen. Kamala Harris has made an unusual fundraising move that is sure to fuel speculation about her prospects to be...

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

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WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party's establishment...

Holdout governors: Some states don’t need stay-at-home order

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SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Even as most Americans are under orders from their governor to stay at home to slow...