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Kate Brown, Oregon's Democratic governor, discusses why she's ordering new coronavirus restrictions and how she hopes the state can deal with the pandemic without more federal funding assistance.
Stanford University Appears To Distance Itself From Scott Atlas After 'Rise Up' Tweet
Atlas is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, a conservative-leaning think tank based at the university. He's currently on leave while he works as an adviser to President Trump.
Hungary And Poland Block EU Budget With Pandemic Relief Funds For Hard-Hit Nations
The two Eastern European countries are in a long-running dispute with the European Union over their consolidation of state power and restrictions on free speech and an independent judiciary.
New Orleans Mayor Cancels Mardi Gras Parades In 2021
"With COVID-19 cases increasing around the country, we will have to modify how to observe carnival season," the mayor said. She's asking for alternative ideas from the public.
Ohio Republican Sen. Portman Enrolled In COVID Vaccine Trial
Portman will participate in a phase three clinical trial for the COVID-19 vaccine. He's the first Senator to participate in a trial and hopes it will promote safety of vaccines once approved.
Washington Wedding With More Than 300 Guests Linked To 17 Coronavirus Cases
Health officials are asking more than 300 people who were in attendance to get tested and quarantine after a large wedding earlier this month near Ritzville, Wash.
Iowa Governor Reverses Course, Issues Mask Mandate As COVID-19 Cases Rise
With hospitals in the state filling up with patients, Gov. Kim Reynolds, who once dismissed restrictions as "feel-good" measures, said Monday: "If Iowans don't buy into this, we'll lose."
Philadelphia Bans Nearly All Indoor Gatherings For The Rest Of The Year
The city is taking sweeping steps to control the coronavirus by banning indoor activities, including holiday season gatherings among people of different households.
Over 1 Million Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In The United States
Children make up at least 1 in 11 reported U.S. cases, according to a new report.
California 'Sounding The Alarm' With New Restrictions Amid Coronavirus Spike
The shift into the "purple tier" for most counties comes as the number of daily new COVID-19 cases doubled in the past 10 days, Gov. Gavin Newsom said. He also apologized for breaking the rules.