The nation’s leading infectious diseases expert will testify before a Senate committee in his first appearance before Congress since March. Source
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Fire tears through Russian hospital’s ICU, killing 5 COVID patients
2 deadly fires at Russian hospitals in just 4 days have left 6 coronavirus patients dead, and both have reportedly been caused by ventilators. Source
Tammy Baldwin: I’m in “regular” contact with Biden campaign
But she said “I keep my counsel with the vice president’s campaign private.” Source
Virus unleashes wave of fraud attempts as would-be scammers pounce
“It’s incredibly rampant and it’s growing by the day. We’re just scratching the surface of this criminal activity. ” Source
Mexican leader authorizes 4 more years of military policing
Activist says troops, who’ve been accused of abuses and had little success curbing crime, now have “a blank check of opacity.” Source
$115 million raised during “Rise Up New York!” telethon hosted by Tina Fey
Tina Fey got emotional when she announced $115 million was raised Monday night during a star-studded telethon. The fundraiser by Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, was aimed at helping people and non-profits most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Source
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White House directs staff to wear face masks in the West Wing; Some imported face masks failing to protect first responders from coronavirus Source
New prosecutor named in Ahmaud Arbery case
Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes will now prosecute the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old. Source
20 million Americans still waiting for their stimulus checks
IRS says it has sent about 130 million payments. Here’s why you may still be waiting for your money. Source
Star-studded telethon raises $115 million for New Yorkers
Monday night’s broadcast hosted by Tina Fey benefited those hardest hit in the nation’s COVID-19 epicenter. Source