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2nd presidential debate host withdraws amid virus outbreak

Zeke Miller, AP July 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Notre Dame has become the second university to withdraw as the host of one of this fall's three scheduled presidential debates amid the coronavirus pandemic.The university...

Policemen walk past the US consulate in Chengdu, southwestern China's Sichuan province, on July 26, 2020.

US consulate in Chengdu officially shuts in retaliation for Houston closure

(CNN) -- The United States consulate in the Chinese city of Chengdu officially closed Monday morning, amid worsening relations between Beijing and Washington.The American flag over the building was lowered...

Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by August

LISA MASCARO, AP July 26, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were set to roll out the next COVID-19 aid package Monday and assured there was backing from the White House after he...

Scientists are trying to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 illness.

The first Phase 3 coronavirus vaccine trial in the US is expected to begin next week. Here’s how the vaccine works

Andrea Kane, CNN July 26, 2020

(CNN) -- Much of the world has pinned its hopes on a vaccine as a way out of the Covid-19 pandemic that has infected more than 15 million and killed more than 630,000 people globally.The World Health Organization...

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that he hopes in the next two to three weeks the Senate will be able to get the next coronavirus relief bill to the House.

McConnell hopes to send next coronavirus relief bill to House within three weeks

Nicky Robertson, CNN July 26, 2020

(CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he hopes in the next two to three weeks the Senate will be able to get the next coronavirus relief bill to the House."Hopefully in the next two...

Longtime television personality Regis Philbin has died, according to a statement shared by his family on July 25, 2020. He was 88 years old.

Regis Philbin, television personality, has died at 88

(CNN) -- Legendary broadcaster Regis Philbin has died, according to a statement shared by his family on Saturday. He was 88 years old."We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed...

Kent State holds Facebook live event to discuss student support services, answer fall semester questions

DaJonay Johnsonreporter July 23, 2020

More than 400 Kent State faculty members spent this summer implementing new strategies to move forward during the fall semester so students can continue to learn and operate on campus despite changes brought...

President Donald Trump announced that there will not be Republican convention activities in Jacksonville, Florida. Events in Charlotte, North Carolina, will still be held.

Trump cancels Republican convention activities in Jacksonville

(CNN) -- President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Republicans have scrapped plans to hold convention activities in Jacksonville, Florida.The move is a striking turnaround for Trump, who moved the...

Ohio governor supports nuclear bailout law despite scandal

Andrew Welsh-Huggins, AP July 22, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A nuclear plant bailout law should remain in place, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday, even as a bribery scandal involving one of the state’s most powerful lawmakers...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine passed an executive order Jan. 22 to reinstate funding after pandemic cuts.

Ohio governor: Masks must be worn statewide, starts Thursday

Andrew Welsh-Huggins July 22, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that a mandatory mask order will be expanded statewide to slow the spread of the coronavirus.The mask mandate will go into effect Thursday...

Amanda Feaster

Courtesy of Kent State July 22, 2020

Amanda Feaster, director of Student Accessibility Services, receives requests for remote access to in-person classes and screens them for potential confidential medical or disability information.

Hayley Shasteen, a Kent State senior double majoring in molecular and cellular biology and psychology, has lupus. She said returning to campus in the fall is "not worth the risk of catching a virus that could potentially severely affect me." 

Students at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 brace for the return to campus

Lyndsey Brennan Guest reporter July 22, 2020

Hayley Shasteen is in no hurry to return to Kent State’s campus when it reopens in the fall.A rising senior who is a double major in molecular and cellular biology and psychology, Shasteen has lupus,...

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