10 Patients To Receive Experimental COVID-19 Anti-Viral Drug 'Remdesivir' At Charlotte Hospital
Atrium Health is on the front lines of new clinical trial
'Murder Hornets' With Sting That Can Kill, Land In United States
The worldβs largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the βMurder Hornetβ with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out.
Another 1,700 Coronavirus Deaths Reported In New York Nursing Homes
New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how itβs protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Faced With 20,000 Dead, Care Homes Seek Shield From Lawsuits
Faced with 20,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nationβs nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.
NRA Cutting Staff And Salaries Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The National Rifle Association has laid off dozens of employees, canceled its national convention and scuttled fundraising, membership and shooting events that normally would be key to rallying its base in an election year.
White House Blocking Fauci Testimony To House Panel, Spokesman Says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
Western Europe Relaxes Virus Measures, Russia Numbers Spike
Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Womenβs Soccer Claim Of Unequal Pay Tossed, Can Argue Travel
A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. womenβs national soccer team in a surprising loss for the defending World Cup champions but allowed their allegation of discriminatory working conditions to go to trial.
New White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Holds First Briefing
President Donald Trumpβs new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed on Friday not to lie to reporters as she made her debut at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year.
SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, Premium Outlet All Reopening May 8th
Simon Property Group announced they are reopening SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, and the Premium Outlet on May 8th.
Joe Biden On Sexual Assault Allegation: 'Never, Never Happened'
Joe Biden denied a former Senate stafferβs allegation of sexual assault on Friday, saying the accusation isnβt true. βThis never happened,β Biden said.
30 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus Hit
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Trump Says He Won't Extend Social Distancing Guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal governmentβs coronavirus social distancing guidelines will be βfading outβ when they expire Thursday, counting on states taking charge as they pivot to reopening.
Gov. Cooper Says He Expects NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 To Take Place Memorial Day Weekend At Charlotte Motor Speedway
The governor of North Carolina said Tuesday that NASCAR can go forward with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway without fans in attendance at the end of May unless health conditions deteriorate in the state.
Overcrowded Flight Causes Fears Over Lack Of Social Distancing
A stunned passenger took video onboard a packed flight from New York to Charlotte.
Coronavirus Expected To Reduce Meat Selection And Raise Prices
Meat isnβt going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses. But as the meat plants struggle to remain open, consumers could face less selection and slightly higher prices.
The Latest: North Carolina Schools To Remain Closed For Rest Of School Year, Remote Learning To Continue, New Budget Proposal Announced
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Friday that public schools will remain closed for the duration of the school year, with remote learning continuing, along with a $1.4 billion budget proposal to help the state with coronavirus relief.
Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Patients Now Open At Atrium Health
The first clinical trial for patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is officially open at Atrium Health, according to a news release.
An All-Star Virtual Graduation Awaits College Students
Though college students have seen their in-person graduations canceled or scaled back, one organization is promising to celebrate the Class of 2020 with a virtual all-star celebration featuring Eva Longoria, Andrew Yang, Liam Payne and more.
Global Death Toll From Coronavirus Surpasses 200,000
As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.
