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Coronavirus vaccine put to final test in US in thousands of volunteers

The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the U.S. government—one of several candidates in the final stretch of the global vaccine race.

July 27, 2020

A subject receives a shot in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine by Moderna for Covid-19 at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle, on March 16, 2020. © Ted S. Warren / AP

A federal officer pepper sprays a protester in Portland, Oregon. Picture: Nathan Howard/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP

Operation Legend: Donald Trump cracks down on ‘rampage of violence’ in Chicago

July 23, 2020

Top US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci warned Congress that ending lockdowns too quickly could bring severe consequences including new outbreaks of coronavirus Top US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci warned Congress that ending lockdowns

Further US Covid-19 lockdowns not needed, says top US infectious diseases expert Fauci

June 18, 2020

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June 08, 2020

US Democrats introduce sweeping legislation to reform police

US Democrats in Congress have proposed sweeping legislation to reform American police, following weeks of protests against police brutality and racism.

June 08, 2020

Protesters lie on the streets in Portland, Oregon / REUTERS

June 07, 2020

Trump’s warning as National Guard exits

Donald Trump said that he will begin withdrawing National Guard troops from Washington, DC, but warned they can “quickly return.”

June 07, 2020

Donald Trump said that he will begin withdrawing National Guard troops from Washington, DC Picture: AP Photo/Patrick SemanskySource:AP

June 03, 2020

US protests: What happened overnight

US protesters have ignored curfews overnight as they vented their anger over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of police.

June 03, 2020

Members of the D.C. National Guard stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as demonstrators participate in a peaceful protest against police brutality and the death of George Floyd in Washington, DC.Source:AFP

June 02, 2020

‘WHY WOULDN’T YOU LISTEN?’: US is paying for its worst failure

As shocking as the riots across the United States are, they were always inevitable. They can be traced back to the country’s greatest failure.

June 02, 2020

A protester carries a US flag upside down. Picture: Julio Cortez/APSource:AP

June 01, 2020

Trump hid from protesters in UNDERGROUND BUNKER, claims NYT, triggering #BunkerBoy trend

Haters of US President Donald Trump had a field day after media allegations that he was whisked away to an underground bunker as hundreds of protesters gathered on Friday in front of the White House.

June 01, 2020

May 31, 2020

‘WILD, OUT OF CONTROL’: US thrown into absolute chaos as protesters rage

Americans woke overnight to charred and glass-strewn streets in dozens of cities after another night of unrest fuelled by rage with looting, vandalism and violence.

May 31, 2020

A protester gestures as cars burn behind him during a demonstration in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 29 over the death of George Floyd. Picture: Chandan KhannaSource:AFP

May 30, 2020

‘KILL COPS’: LA spirals into chaos as protests escalate out of control

There are scenes of absolute turmoil in West Hollywood where thousands of protesters are facing off against police in the heart of the city.

May 30, 2020

Dozens of cop cars have been burned. Picture: Channel 9Source:Supplied

May 29, 2020

White House placed under LOCKDOWN as protests over George Floyd's death reach US capital

A massive group of demonstrators has converged on the White House to protest police brutality, prompting the Secret Service to briefly place the building on lockdown as tensions run high between marchers and police.

May 29, 2020

A man faces down US Secret Service as demonstrators tried to get near the White House during a march against the death of George Floyd, Washington, US, May 29, 2020 © Reuters / Jonathan Ernst

May 29, 2020

US 'terminating relationship' with World Health Organization - Trump

Accusing the World Health Organization of being under ‘total control’ of China, US President Donald Trump has severed all ties to the WHO and said US funding will be redirected to other public health efforts.

May 29, 2020

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House, on May 29. Alex Brandon/AP

May 28, 2020

More Than 100,000 People Have Now Died From COVID-19 In The U.S.

The United States has counted more coronavirus deaths than any other country.

May 28, 2020

MIKE SEGAR / REUTERS Workers move a deceased coronavirus patient in New Jersey.

May 21, 2020

U.S. Jobless Claims Near 40 Million as All 50 States Start Reopening

New data published by the Department of Labour on Thursday revealed that 2.4 million workers filed jobless claims in the week ending May 16.

May 21, 2020

The US Department of Labor Building on March 26, 2020, in Washington, DC. ALEX EDELMAN/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

May 18, 2020

Donald Trump’s feud with Barack Obama escalates after veiled criticism from former president

The increasingly bitter feud between Donald Trump and his predecessor has escalated again today after the former president’s veiled swipe.

May 18, 2020

Barack Obama took a couple of thinly veiled swipes at Donald Trump during his message to graduating high school students. Picture: Getty Images for EIF and XQSource:Getty Images

May 16, 2020

Trump Compares Coronavirus Vaccine Search to the Manhattan Project

The president said the program will be unlike anything America has undertaken since the Second World War.

May 16, 2020

Donald Trump said the military had been drafted in to help health officials make preparations for the vaccine DREW ANGERER/GETTY IMAGES

May 16, 2020

‘IT'S COMMON SENSE’: Trump's absurd excuse for massive US outbreak

US President Donald Trump has come up with a new excuse for the abysmal state of his country’s response to the coronavirus. And it isn’t a good one.

May 16, 2020

No, not thumbs up, Donald. Thumbs DOWN. Picture: Alex Brandon/APSource:AP

May 14, 2020

Coronavirus: US turning on its top expert, Dr Anthony Fauci

The United States is turning on its most prominent coronavirus expert Dr Anthony Fauci, with increasingly vocal critics labelling him a “buffoon”.

May 14, 2020

There is growing criticism of Dr Anthony Fauci. Picture: Alex Brandon/APSource:AP

May 12, 2020

US facing ‘serious risk of second wave’

Dr Anthony Fauci has warned there will be “needless suffering and death” if the US lifts lockdown too quickly as Trump plans to “Open America”.

May 12, 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci has warned the United States should not reopen too quickly. Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFPSource:AFP

May 11, 2020

Amazon, Google Help States as Coronavirus Boosts Unemployment Claims

Newer technology addresses challenges including busy phone lines and website crashes

May 11, 2020

As coronavirus closures continue to put businesses on life support, a record number of people are filing jobless claims to overwhelmed state labor departments. WSJ explains why some states are struggling under the historic load. Photo illustration: C