More Patients Seek Abortion Pills Online During Pandemic, But Face Restrictions
As more healthcare moves to online and telemedicine, some patients seeking abortions using pills are running into obstacles.
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China's Legislature Moves To Assert Authority Over Hong Kong
The National People's Congress authorized lawmakers to draft and enact a national security law aimed at suppressing dissent in Hong Kong. The U.S. says it means the end of the city's sovereignty.
Michigan Appeals Court Says Barbershop Must Close Despite Its Protests
In a reverse decision, the judges say that barber Karl Manke, who refused to close his shop in defiance of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's shutdown order, must shutter.
Photos From Pandemic Prom: High School Seniors Show Us Their Style
Most high school proms have been canceled because of the pandemic. Nevertheless, photojournalists gave these seniors a chance to dress up and get their prom photos taken.
With Naturalizations On Hold, Potential New Voters Sit On Sidelines
An estimated 860,000 people were set to become citizens this year — with many also expected to become first-time voters. But the pandemic has put a temporary halt to naturalization ceremonies.
COVID-19 Has Killed Close To 300 U.S. Health Care Workers, New Data From CDC Shows
More than 60,000 health care workers have contracted the coronavirus, up from 9,000 in April. Workers say they face unnecessary risks because of ongoing shortages of protective gear like masks.
To Lure Back Tourists, Cyprus Says It Will Cover Costs If They Contract Coronavirus
Cyprus "is committed to taking care of all travelers who test positive during their stay, as well as their families and close contacts," the government says.
Pence Chief Of Staff Owns Stocks That Could Conflict With Coronavirus Response
Marc Short has between $506,043 and $1.64 million in stocks that could present conflicts of interest. Watchdogs say he needs to divest or recuse himself from issues that may impact his holdings.
The Latest U.S. Blow To China's Huawei Could Knock Out Its Global 5G Plans
The Trump administration issued tough export rules this month, which analysts say could spell a death knell for the company's worldwide mobile network ambitions.
Amazon Is Offering To Keep 125,000 Workers It Hired For The Pandemic
Amazon has hired 175,000 temporary workers to deal with a spike in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic. Now it's offering most of them permanent jobs.