Key Republican senator backs increasing food stamp benefit in virus relief bill

Multiple obstacles remain in crafting a bill, including an impasse on extending a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit, funding for the U.S. Postal Service and aid to renters facing eviction.

Federal officials warn of seasonal spike in polio-like condition that mostly affects children

The unusual condition is marked by sudden limb weakness or paralysis.

U.S. nears 5 million virus cases, far outpacing other countries

The number of confirmed infections in the U.S. has topped 4.7 million, with new cases running at over 60,000 a day.

Closing schools around the world could cause a ‘generational catastrophe,’ U.N. secretary-general warns

Guterres' comments come as countries around the world wrestle with how to keep students engaged while limiting the risk of coronavirus transmission.

Trump questions whether Jeffrey Epstein was killed in federal custody

The circumstances of his death, coupled with his wealth and connections to powerful people, have long fueled conspiracy theories about the case.

Tropical Storm Isaias drives wild weather up Interstate 95, kills at least 4

More than 15 hours after coming ashore, Isaias still had sustained top winds of 65 mph.

Trump signs $3 billion-a-year plan to boost conservation, national parks

The legislation will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands.

Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states

Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

Huge explosion rocks Beirut, killing at least 50, injuring hundreds

A Lebanese Red Cross official said there were dead and wounded, but did not have an exact figure, just saying there were hundreds of casualties.

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