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U.S. coronavirus deaths and confirmed cases edged lower for the third consecutive day as President Donald Trump prepared to name a task force Tuesday aimed at reopening the economically beleaguered nation. We’re on-screen live tweeting during the coronavirus task force briefing to give you more context from USA TODAY’s reporting. Follow along: https://twitter.com/usatodayDC/status/1250171559244959746 CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE GUIDE: Check out our new Coronavirus Resource …

Former President Obama endorses Joe Biden’s character and experience for presidential run RELATED: Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden in remote meetup https://youtu.be/6R1gwmQkpmo Former President Barack Obama, who has remained neutral for the entirety of the 2020 Democratic primary, endorsed his former vice president, Joe Biden. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from …

Gov. Andrew Cuomo provides updates at his daily briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in New York. RELATED: How grocery stores are adjusting to COVID-19 | Coronavirus Conversations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2cSJwEI0lU Monday’s U.S. death toll was 1,509, down 48 from the previous day. The toll peaked Friday at more than 2,000, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Recent declines in hospitalizations and other …

Americans struggling to pay their mortgages because they’ve lost a job or income during the coronavirus pandemic can put off that bill for up to a year due to the CARES Act. RELATED: https://youtu.be/4wcYHxzHKfE But while the economic measures should be creating a feeling of relief, many borrowers have been left anxious because of confusing messages from the government and …

Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden to ‘make Trump a one-term president’ RELATED: Voters are the losers in Wisconsin primary https://youtu.be/Jy-YyBQAVng During a livestream event, Senator Bernie Sanders explains to former Vice President Joe Biden why he’s endorsing him for president. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2V3FGBF » USA …

Monday marked one month since President Donald Trump declared a national emergency. RELATED: https://www.usatoday.com/news/coronavirus/ President Trump has signaled displeasure with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the medical face of the White House battle against the pandemic. Fauci’s apparent sin: acknowledging that earlier federal action might have saved lives. Trump remains determined to “reopen” the U.S. for business as soon as possible. He’ll …

Grocery stores across the country are implementing new measures like rations, layout changes and social distancing to respond to the novel coronavirus. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3b5QK71 Experts recommend shoppers take a handful of precautions to stay safe while grocery shopping: » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vo518l » USA TODAY delivers …

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED: Pregnant nurses have urgent message for America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxgOkUuZLMM President Donald Trump, determined to “reopen” the U.S. for business as soon as possible, has signaled displeasure with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the medical face of the White House battle against the pandemic. Fauci’s apparent sin: acknowledging that earlier …

People of color and minority groups are particularly at risk during the pandemic. Here’s what should be done to better address these communities. RELATED: https://youtu.be/OFI6gG3EIn4 A national crisis magnifies disparities and inequities in our society. The effects of the ongoing pandemic — including the responses from our government and our health care system — do not impact everyone equally. We …

Here are a few safety precautions to reduce your risk of exposure to deadly germs beyond social distancing. RELATED: https://youtu.be/E4B6djJqgkw » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2HJ3Tqf » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. …

50 years ago a Saturn rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center. On April 13, an oxygen tank exploded and the Apollo 13 crew was soon in a fight for their lives. Mission commander James Lovell recalls that moment turned what had become a routine trip into a life or death mission. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more …

These portable hand-washing stations are giving people who are homeless a better chance to stay healthy. 🧼💧 Boy donates 1000 hand sanitizers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0A04xFJW80 Terence Lester set out to install portable sinks around Atlanta to give the homeless population better access to wash their hands amid the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe …

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The sound of applause can be heard across the globe. Health care workers, this is for you. 🌎 Boy donates 1000 hand sanitizers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0A04xFJW80 As health care workers bravely battle the coronavirus pandemic, people in cities across the world are finding ways to show their gratefulness. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe to our …

Four pregnant emergency room nurses have a prudent message for America during the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED:Listen to cities around the world applaud health care workers https://bit.ly/2RsYs2Y This photo may make you smile, but there’s a serious message behind it. These pregnant nurses have a warning for you. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other …