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U.S. Nears 150,000 Deaths; 22 States Rise in Cases Jul 29, 2020

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Trump back to touting unproven drug as “safe” despite overwhelming research that shows it is not effective.

MLB postpones Miami Marlins games this week amid virus outbreak.

Russia to approve virus vaccine despite safety concerns. Countries that once contained virus now see major outbreaks. Infectious Disease Expert: Antigen tests key to containing virus.

Attorney General William Barr spars with Democratic lawmakers in contentious hearing: “I don’t agree that there’s systemic racism” in police departments “generally in this county.” Democratic congresswoman accuses Barr of double standard: Federal forces only used when protesters oppose Trump.

Joe Biden says he will choose Vice President next week.

Mitch McConnell: “Goal” of slashing $600 check is to prevent people from making more on unemployment than working.

GOP Coronavirus Bill includes $1.75B for new FBI building; Location one block from Trump hotel, possible site for hotel

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Trump Pushing For States To Re-Open Jul 28, 2020

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President Trump pushing for states to re-open as corona virus cases continue to rise in the United States.The University of Miami President, Gregory Crawford plan to open it's campus to students in matter of weeks, In multiple cities protester face-off with federal police. Today the civil rights icon John Lewis is remembered on capitol hill.

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White House Denies Trump Has Reversed Course on Virus Jul 25, 2020

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U.S. on track to top 1,000 daily deaths for the fourth straight day. Dr. Fauci states that Trump is adjusting to “reality of what is going on.” Dr. Fauci says he and his family have received “serious threats.” Dr. Fauci also says, “Some people” push back against evidence and facts; “You just have to stick by your guns.”

California and Oregon set new highs for deaths in a single day as multiple states report record highs for daily cases. Doctor says patient tested positive and recovered from virus months ago and just died in June after another positive test. Alabama sees record number of hospitalizations.

Dallas County, Texas says 5-year-old boy died from coronavirus, first pre-teen death in the county. Two young brothers in one family are fighting coronavirus.

Washington places new restrictions on businesses as confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths increase.

University of Arizona to hold some in-person classes in the fall.

FAA orders airlines to inspect Boeing 737 jets that have been in storage after engine failure incidents.

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Trump Reverses Course And Cancels Republican Convention Jul 24, 2020

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Trump reverses course and cancels republican convention activities in Jacksonville as the coronavirus continues to surge. Trump also says that most the United States has "no problem" even as the United States reaches four million cases. Only five states are seeing a decrease in coronavirus cases.

Trump pushes to reopen schools and says that children "obviously" have a "very strong immune system" and can fight off coronavirus. Trump says that "the country is in very good shape" while experts say that the country is not in good shape.

Trump claims that the United States is "very strong on supplies" for coronavirus, amid reports of PPE being in short supply in some areas. Trump says that coronavirus outbreaks in the south and the west "will all work out" as Dr. Birx warns of soaring cases in 12 cities. Trump also claims that "Arizona is doing very well" as Dr. Birx says Phoenix has "small glimmers" of positivity rate declining.

Another 1.4 million Americans file for unemployment benefits. 52.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment in 18 weeks. Millions are at risk for losing their health insurance too.

Judge orders Michael Cohen to be released to home confinement and says government retaliated against him for writing Trump book.

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Trump on Coronavirus Crisis: "We've been doing it properly" Jul 23, 2020

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Trump says U.S. "cases remain low and very stable" as U.S. nears 4 million cases, California hits record for daily cases as Los Angeles health chief warns virus is now a leading cause of death in county, Trump: kids "don't catch it easily, they don't bring it home easily, and if they do catch it, they get better fast"

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Trump Admits Coronavirus WIll Get Worse Before It Gets Better Jul 22, 2020

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Trump admits that the coronavirus crisis will probably get worse before it gets better. But, Trump fails to lay out a plan to fix the coronavirus crisis. Trump also says that he now has "no problem" wearing a mask despite "pleading" from the White House aides for refusing to wear one for months. Trump now urges Americans to wear masks, but often doesn't wear one himself and says, "I mean I carry the mask." Trump changes his tone and asks "everybody" to wear a mask "whether you like the mask or not, they have an impact."

Trump resumes the coronavirus briefing but without top doctors. Dr. Fauci says, "I was not invited." Representative Cheney reiterates support for Dr. Fauci after criticism from fellow GOP members.

Trump still says that the "virus will disappear" even as the United States has seen an increase of one million new cases in 17 days. A CDC study finds that the actual number of coronavirus cases in the United States may be up to 24 times higher in some places, greater than thought. The number of cases could be much higher in many regions, including New York, Minnesota and South Florida.

Florida sees hospitalizations increase in 37 percent in 12 days amid surge in cases. More than 50 hospitals have run out of the ICU beds.

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Trump To Resume Coronavirus Briefings Despite Having To Walk Back Past Advice Jul 21, 2020

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Coronavirus cases are rising in 31 states as deaths are up in 20 states. United States coronavirus cases top 3.8 million and United States coronavirus deaths are near 141,000. Florida governor is heckled as Florida reports more than 10,000 cases for sixth day in a row and more than 50 hospitals are now at ICU capacity, including four in Broward County and others are down to one ICU bed. Florida Governor stands by decision to avoid mask mandate. Top HHS official says "there is no question we are having surge."

Trump says he'll resume coronavirus briefings despite health officials having to walk back his advice in the past. Trump also touts wearing a mask after downplaying them for months, calling it "patriotic." A source says that negative poll numbers finally persuaded him to wear a mask. Trump wearing a mask comes 108 days after his own administration recommended wearing masks.

Dr. Birx says that wearing masks, closing bars and limiting indoor gatherings can come close to impact of sheltering-in-place.

Missouri governor downplays the risk of kids being infected with coronavirus at school by saying, "they're going to get over it."

Early results are suggesting that Oxford's coronavirus vaccine is safe and induces immune response.

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Dr. Fauci Delivers Advice on How to Turn Things Around in the U.S. Jul 18, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci offers three points on how we can turn around the coronavirus situation in the United States. The battle continues as Utah County Commission Chair, Tanner Ainge, had to shut down an overcrowded meeting when the crowd erupted into an anti-mask protest after the discussion turned to face mask mandates in schools. Dr. Deborah Birx walks a fine line in the Donald Trump White House between not contradicting the President in public, and ensuring scientists have the biggest seat at the table. CNN's Pamela Brown examines whether her silent service comes at a cost to her public career.

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Fauci: "We Do Have A Serious Situation Right Now" Jul 17, 2020

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United States coronavirus cases top 3.5 million and United States coronavirus deaths surpass 138,000. 39 states are seeing a rise in cases in the past week. Texas reports a record number of coronavirus deaths and more than 10,000 new cases. Florida reports record deaths as well and Miami hospitals are at 95 percent capacity.

Fauci says that "we do have a serious situation right now" and that "we need to address" the increasing coronavirus cases in southern states. He also says that public health measures are a "gateway" to opening the country again, not an obstacle.

GOP governor says that Trump administration left states to fend for themselves amid the outbreak of coronavirus. A republican governor slams Trump for a "hopeless" virus response, as he describes difficulties getting testing supplies. White House officials calls republican governor's criticism of how Trump handled coronavirus testing "revisionist history."

A CDC study suggests that Trump's travel bans on China and Europe came too late to stop the coronavirus from reaching New York City, despite his claims that he acted "very early."

GOP Senator Rand Paul and a doctor who beat the coronavirus speak about a possible vaccines and say that "I'm kind of pro-vaccine, but also pro-freedom."

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Fauci Says The United States Needs To Reset As Country Hits New High Jul 16, 2020

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Fauci says the United States needs to push "reset button" as the United States hits new highs in cases and 14 states report record hospitalizations. Fauci also says the United States may need to "reset" as virus spirals out of control. Fauci says it's "a bit bizarre" about being repeatedly targeted by White House officials, Trump in Op-ed and other statements over the past five days.

The United States hits record high for new cases in a single day with 67,417 cases, nearly doubling numbers during April peak. A new poll says two-thirds of Americans say they do not trust Trump on virus info but two-thirds say they trust Fauci.

Trump shows no interest in solving worsening pandemic. Trump administration sidelines CDC in controlling crucial Covid-19 data. Fauci says that he was not involved in decision to move hospital data away from public CDC database.

Texas reports record high for single-day cases and deaths.14 states reporting record high hospitalizations.

County education board in hard-hit as California votes to reopen schools without face masks and social distancing in class.

Doctor recounts his months-long battle with coronavirus. Doctor spends more than a month in hospital, nearly died and still feels the effects of the coronavirus.

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