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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health claims 10 new deaths and 1,703 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. But the data is again incomplete, as the state electronic lab reporting system once again appears to be at odds with county records-keeping. The number of cases is expected to increase in the coming…

U.S.|Tear Gas Fired Again; Portland Protest Standoff ContinuesPORTLAND, Ore. — Federal agents again repeatedly fired tear gas to break up rowdy protests in Portland, Oregon, that continued into the early morning Saturday as demonstrations that have happened every night for two months showed no signs of letting up.Authorities say six federal officers were injured and…

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has testified before Congress on the spread of the coronavirus. Reports that his relationship with President Trump had soured first surfaced in April. Al Drago/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/AFP via Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of…

Choirs have been linked to several coronavirus outbreaks. And some scientists are skeptical about efforts to bring them back with protective measures.Members of the boys’ choir at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim spaced out at least five feet apart to perform in May. Since then, Norway has reduced the required distance to three feet.Credit...Nidarosdomens GuttekorJune 9,…

Attorney General William Barr, pictured at a press briefing in March, has voiced opposition to the latest surveillance legislation after backing an earlier version. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Attorney General William Barr, pictured at a press briefing in March, has voiced opposition to the latest…