Bobby Allyn
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Health
FACT CHECK: Defense Chief Exaggerates Criticism Of Military In Fighting Coronavirus
In describing the steps the military is taking to confront the pandemic, Defense Secretary Mark Esper claimed some are calling for the entire U.S. military to cease operations. But that's not true.
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Health
FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response
President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.
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Health
To Fight Virus, Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines For 30 More Days
Trump had initially announced 15-day guidelines and said they would be reevaluated. The 15-day period was set to end Monday.
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Fauci Estimates That 100,000 To 200,000 Americans Could Die From The Coronavirus
Fauci's comments underscore just how far away we might be from the projected peak of the outbreak. As of early Sunday afternoon, there were 125,000 cases in America and nearly 2,200 deaths.
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Health
Players And MLB Agree To Terms In Case Coronavirus Cancels Entire Baseball Season
On Friday, players and the Major League Baseball owners ratified a deal fairly quickly and with both sides taking concessions on economic issues in the face of the pandemic complicating the season.
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Health
FACT CHECK: N.Y. Governor Slams Trump Ventilator Claim As 'Ignorant' And 'Uninformed'
The president said New York ignored ventilators sent by the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back, saying the president's view was "incorrect and grossly uninformed."
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National
Officials Debate Whether Gun Stores Are 'Essential' During Coronavirus Outbreak
Governors and mayors in some parts of the country are requiring them to close like many other businesses. Other officials are letting gun sales continue. Gun rights groups are on the defensive.
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Health
FACT CHECK: Trump Says Call With Governors Had 'No Contention.' Reports Say Otherwise
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reportedly clashed with the president over his leadership during the coronavirus crisis.
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World
In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder
The man's abrupt change in plea comes one year after the massacres at two mosques. It means the scheduled June trial will be called off. The gunman has a sentencing hearing in May.
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National
Workers In 8 Amazon Warehouses Test Positive For Coronavirus
The outbreaks at Amazon facilities come as the e-commerce giant plans to hire 100,000 new workers to meet the surge in orders to the company's fulfillment centers