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Why scientists warn the heat of summer won't be a cure-all for the coronavirus

WASHINGTON _ Scientists are warning that COVID-19 could continue to spread at epidemic levels in the heat of summer despite initial findings from a government study that the novel coronavirus dies quickly in humidity and sunlight.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 24, 2020

Air Force will have answer on pilot cancers next year, study goes on despite COVID-19

WASHINGTON _ The Air Force has finalized the terms of a groundbreaking study sought by former fighter pilots to determine whether military aviators are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 23, 2020

'A reckless choice': Black, progressive activists warn Biden against picking Klobuchar as VP

WASHINGTON _ Amy Klobuchar's vice presidential prospects are facing stiff headwinds from progressives and African American activists who are increasingly vocalizing their opposition to the Minnesota senator joining the Democratic ticket.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 23, 2020

African American leaders want more White House outreach to reduce coronavirus deaths

WASHINGTON _ Black leaders say the White House has not made engagement with them a priority, despite assertions from President Donald Trump and his coronavirus task force that COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting African American communities.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 22, 2020

Missouri sues China in federal court, alleging responsibility for pandemic

WASHINGTON _ The state of Missouri has filed a federal lawsuit against China based on allegations that the Chinese government suppressed information about COVID-19 before the disease spread globally.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 21, 2020

Postal Service collapse could devastate seniors, small businesses and rural areas

WASHINGTON _ If Jack Bainbridge couldn't get his prescriptions through the mail, the 70-year-old Army veteran would have to make a 90-mile round trip to the VA Medical Center in Kansas City.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 21, 2020

2 congressmen want Americans to be able to sue China over virus

WASHINGTON _ Americans and governments across the United States would have the ability to sue the government of China for the spread of coronavirus, under a bill filed in Congress.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 20, 2020

Cities sign longer leases for Army hospitals for possible COVID-19 resurgence in fall

WASHINGTON _ Some cities are preparing for a resurgence of coronavirus cases in the fall and winter by signing leases with sites for Army field hospitals that last through December, the head of the Army Corps of Engineers said Friday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 17, 2020

Trump approval rating has sharpest drop in presidency, big gender gap in Gallup poll

WASHINGTON _ A new Gallup poll released on Thursday shows the biggest drop ever in ratings for President Donald Trump and reflects the consistent gender gap in approval between men and women.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 17, 2020

The 'veepstakes' are usually top secret. Why Biden's search is spilling into public view

WASHINGTON _ Kamala Harris is making a hard push on television. Amy Klobuchar is pitching herself as a voting rights champion. And Stacey Abrams is openly campaigning for the job.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 16, 2020