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CLOSE The orders Trump signed would provide an extra $400 in unemployment benefits, suspend some student loan payments and protect renters from eviction. WochitThe U.S. reached another historic milestone Sunday, surpassing 5 million reported cases of COVID-19 — a number roughly equal to one-quarter of total worldwide cases reported.The numbers continue to roar higher: More than…

Lawmakers and White House officials are still divided over pandemic aid as a program to help small businesses is set to end. The Ohio governor tested positive — and then negative — for the virus.Right NowThe health officer of Montgomery County, Md. rescinded his order prohibiting private schools from in-person instruction. The contentious order had…

By Amy Graff, SFGATE Updated 9:26 am PDT, Friday, August 7, 2020 With all social distancing and health protocols adhered to, Bernie Schwartz owner of California Luggage, has re opened like many other businesses in downtown Santa Rosa, as California implements Phase 3 its state-wide economy opening plan during the coronavirus pandemic in Santa Rosa, California…

CLOSE Joe Biden will not be traveling to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention due to coronavirus concerns. USA TODAYNationwide testing for COVID-19 is declining even as daily infections and deaths remain high due in part to Americans growing discouraged over long waits for tests and results.Another concern is the extent to which a "different" kind of…

CLOSE Almost a month after Fay, another tropical storm is set to impact the Northeast. AccuweatherTropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped heavy rain as it roared up the East Coast on Tuesday morning after making landfall as a hurricane Monday night near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.At least one tornado killed a person and injured several others…