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Women who say they were abused by deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein should not be required to sign broad liability waivers in order to get payouts from his estate, the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3e6ctNY

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is in intensive care battling the COVID-19 disease, seems to be doing better, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday after saying he had spoken with unnamed representatives of the United Kingdom. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XlxZsb

If supporters and opponents of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador can agree on anything, it's that he is very stubborn. He says so himself. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2y392H3

Saudi Arabia will contribute $500 million to the United Nations humanitarian response plan for Yemen in 2020 and $25 million to help combat the spread of the new coronavirus, the kingdom's vice defense minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XkSRQg

Saudi state TV said early on Thursday that Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement launched a ballistic missile at the Yemeni city of Marib, hours before a ceasefire announced by the Saudi-led coalition takes effect. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/34kFykl

Saudi state TV said early on Thursday that Yemen's Houthis targeted residential areas in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, hours before a ceasefire announced by the Saudi-led coalition takes effect. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VipmM6

Antibody tests could be key to reopening the US following coronavirus crisis Dr. Stephen McColgan, chief medical officer at Vivera Pharmaceuticals, says his company's antibody test already exists and is awaiting FDA approval to be deployed.

Some doctors hesitant to use ventilators during coronavirus pandemic As health officials scramble to obtain enough ventilators to treat coronavirus patients, a growing number of doctors are saying the machines may not be necessary for certain patients and, in some cases, could make their condition worse.

CDC considers loosening guidelines for some already exposed to coronavirus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus to return to work; Fox News correspondent Kristin Fisher reports.

Data suggests Louisiana's COVID-19 curve may be leveling off Louisiana's governor says there are signs that things are getting better, but health officials warn the state is not out of the woods; Casey Stegall reports.

Houston hospital performs nation's first plasma transfusion Houston Methodist Hospital CEO Dr. Marc Boom on using plasma transfusions to treat coronavirus.

WHO director hits back at Trump threat to defund agency The head of the World Health Organization takes aim at President Trump's criticism of the agency; Gillian Turner reports.

FDA commissioner: Mitigation is working FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn on efforts to contain spread of COVID-19.

President Trump praises essential workers, says number of new COVID-19 cases is stabilizing President Trump leads daily briefing of White House coronavirus task force.

Navarro: China caused tremendous damage with non-transparency on coronavirus White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on U.S. relations with China in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cash-strapped rural hospitals struggle to stay open, brace for coronavirus Shortages in personal protective equipment, limited COVID-19 testing kits, these are just some of the difficulties for health-care facilities across the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Students away from universities shut down by coronavirus want to stop paying rent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wv3YuY

The home secretary has exchanged "acrimonious" letters with Home Affairs Committee chair Yvette Cooper. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XrDPs5

A plant charity is predicting a boost for wild flowers because some councils have stopped mowing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XkXo59