India Is On Track To Surpass U.S. As The Country Worst Affected By COVID-19

With more than 5 million cases of coronavirus infection and the world's highest daily tally of new cases, India is expected to become the world's worst-affected country within weeks.

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NCAA Says College Basketball Season Can Start The Day Before Thanksgiving

The NCAA Division I Council voted to push the start date back two weeks from Nov. 10, saying most of its schools will have ended in-person classes for the fall semester by then, reducing exposures.

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New York City Mayor Announces A Furlough Week As City Faces Shortfall

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he and other staff will take an unpaid furlough week. He faults the federal and state governments for not doing more to ease the financial burden.

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As Economic Recovery Slows, Fed Pledges Full Support At Least Until 2023

The Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero Wednesday and pledged it was ready to use all of its available tools to support an economic recovery that appears to be weakening.

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CDC Director Says COVID Vaccine Likely Won't Be Widely Available Until Next Year

Emphasizing the continued importance of masks, Robert Redfield said that while first responders may have early access to a vaccine, broader access is not likely for six to nine months after approval.

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Big Ten Reverses Decision, Will Start Football Season In October

Facing pressure from athletes, parents, coaches and President Donald Trump, the Big Ten said it will return to football with new precautions, reversing its decision last month to postpone the season.

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People Are Spending More On Furniture, Clothes, Restaurants And Bars

But U.S. shoppers spent more prudently in August and retail sales grew a tepid 0.6% from July, after extra federal jobless benefits expired and families faced a confusing back-to-school season.

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The Majority Of Children Who Die From COVID-19 Are Children Of Color

According to data reported to the CDC, 121 children died from COVID-19 between February and July of this year. And 78% of the children who died were Hispanic, Black or Native American.

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Pennsylvania Officials Stand By Pandemic Response After Judge Rules Against Orders

The governor and health secretary want residents to guard against the virus as a federal judge calls stay-at-home and business closure orders — since lifted — unconstitutional.

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Workers In Washington, D.C., Region Likely To Work From Home Until Next Summer

A survey of hundreds of private employers in the region shows most are struggling to bring their employees back into the office. Many firms cited worries about the safety of using public transit.

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