Israel's Defense And Spy Agencies Step Up Anti-Coronavirus Efforts
Usually quiet Israeli government agencies and contractors are going public with their battle against COVID-19.
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To Stay Aloft With Federal Aid, Airlines Must Keep Flying
To get a share of $50 billion in aid, airlines must maintain minimal service to where they fly now, and no consolidating flights between carriers.
Greece Records First Coronavirus Cases Among Refugees, Imposes Quarantine On Camp
At least 20 refugees in a camp outside Athens have tested positive for COVID-19. Some 60,000 refugees live in camps in Greece, some crammed into tight quarters with little access to water or soap.
FACT CHECK: Trump Pushes Tax Break To Boost Restaurants, But Would It Actually Help?
The coronavirus has hit restaurants hard, but President Trump's proposal to let businesses write off meals is not the answer, critics say. Plus, Trump's own tax law eliminated the tax break.
Fact Check: A Blanket National Quarantine Is Likely Not Legal
President Trump floated ordering a quarantine in the Northeast, and there are calls for a national stay-at-home order. But the president's powers are limited.
Alternative Mourning Rituals Offer Comfort And Closure During An Outbreak
A program in the Democratic Republic of Congo has helped survivors mourn the loss of a loved one to Ebola — and may be relevant for families coping with death in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic Delays International Climate Change Negotiations
Many countries were expected to release ambitious new climate plans at a conference this fall, but United Nations officials say governments are focusing on the coronavirus crisis.
Train Engineer Says He Crashed In Attempt To Attack Navy Hospital Ship In L.A.
"People don't know what's going on here. Now they will," the engineer allegedly told a California Highway Patrol officer who apprehended him immediately after the incident.
Remembering Adam Schlesinger, One Of Pop's Great Collaborators
Schlesinger's creative tendrils extended into the catalogs of many other brilliant artists.
'War Doctor' Says Treating COVID-19 Is Like Fighting An Invisible Enemy
Trauma surgeon David Nott has volunteered in war zones and disaster areas around the world. Now he's treating COVID-19 patients in London. He calls the pandemic a "disaster zone for the whole world."