Biden Assault Allegation Prompts GOP Attacks, Dem Worries
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sexual assault allegation is raising Joe Biden’s first big challenge as the Democrats’ presidential nominee, fueling Republican attacks and leaving many in his own party in an uncomfortable bind.
Aussie Minister: Racism Against Asian-Australians in Pandemic ‘Despicable’
CANBERRA (Xinhua) — Australia's Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge on Tuesday urged Australians to support people of Asian heritage who have been subjected to racism amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reporter Apologizes to Trump for Misreading Virus Chart
NEW YORK (AP) — A Yahoo News reporter apologized to President Donald Trump on Tuesday for misreading a chart and getting wrong the numbers he used as the basis for a question on U.S. testing for the coronavirus.
Flight Reservations for Japan’s Golden Week Nosedive
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Reservations for domestic and international flights for Japan's Golden Week holidays through early May have plunged amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, transport ministry data compiling booking figures from major airlines showed Tuesday.
Japan’s Yosakoi Festival Canceled for 1st Time Due to Outbreak
KOCHI, Japan (Kyodo) — Japan's Yosakoi Festival has been cancelled for the first time in its 66-year history, as the new coronavirus continues to spread across the country, its organizers said Monday.
Pence Comes Under Fire for Going Maskless at Mayo Clinic
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask Tuesday during a tour of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center’s policy requiring them.
Trump Order Keeping Meat Packing Plants Open Worries Unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump took executive action to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation’s food supply.
Kremlin: No ‘Official Info’ on North Korean Leader’s Health
MOSCOW (TASS) — The Kremlin has no official information on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s health, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Tuesday.
Trump Urges States to Consider Opening Schools Before Summer
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
Finding Joy Amid Pandemic’s Anxiety and Heartache (Photos)
Joy is visible during the pandemic, just not with the usual, recognizable cues.
