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Wall Street is stalling on Friday, as a whirlwind of worries about rising U.S.-China tensions and whether Congress can deliver more aid for the economy threaten to halt its big run

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound. At any other time, hiring at that level would be seen as a blowout gain. But after employers shed a staggering 22 million jobs in March and April,…

Scientists say that one of the most dangerous things about coronavirus is that it can spread from people who have no symptoms, that’s why they believe it’s important to analyze data to help guide decision making.

California has stopped removing or adding to a list of counties facing more restrictions on businesses and schools as it tries to resolve a technical problem with the state’s coronavirus testing database, health officials said Wednesday.

The United States on Thursday reached over 160,000 deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic as confirmed cases near 5 million, according to a tally from NBC News. The news comes as a widely-cited model from the University of Washington predicts U.S. deaths will be close to 300,000 by Dec. 1. Currently, one person dies from the virus every 80 seconds….

A study by The Hechinger Report found that many colleges and universities were already facing downturns in enrollment, retention, tuition revenue and state appropriations before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the school year. Senior editor Sarah Butrymowicz joined LX news to discuss how this added financial stress could change higher education post-pandemic.

There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic will make the 2020-2021 school year look and feel completely different. One innovative way people are connecting is by quarantine pods—small communities of three to four families with the same COVID concerns.

One innovation to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic is the concept of “pods” — small groups of families who are essentially quarantining together by following the same social distancing rules. Now some parents are applying that concept to education and forming school pods to teach their kids in small groups. However, the price of entry is steep. NBCLX’s Cody Broadway...

Many families are eager to get students back into a classroom, but some local medical experts believe it’s too soon. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding whether it’s safe to begin in-class instruction. The county prohibits in-class instruction, but the state is offering a waiver program for pre-K through 6th-grade schools. If a school meets...

NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar explains the varying risk levels of contracting COVID-19 at gatherings.

Asian shares are mostly lower in lackluster trading as trade tensions between the U.S. and China offset optimism about more fiscal stimulus in the U.S. Benchmarks in Japan, China and Australia fell in Friday morning trading

Here’s what you need to know about the spread of the new coronavirus in San Diego County, including how many cases have been reported and the latest updates from local health officials

Family and friends mourned the death Wednesday of a Navy hero who died on Monday from complications from COVID-19. Marcie Tyrrell says her husband, Scott, wasn’t only a hero in the military. “Scott is the love of my life,” she said. “He’s been a rock for me. He’s always been a protector.” Scott was not only a protector for...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has tested negative for COVID-19 after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump

Washington talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money are teetering on the brink of collapse after a marathon meeting in the Capitol Thursday night generated a wave of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators.

NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado spoke with local experts about reopening schools.

The United States on Thursday reached over 160,000 deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic as confirmed cases near 5 million, according to a tally from NBC News. Facebook removed a video post from President Donald Trump’s page on Wednesday that included “false claims” from the president that children are “almost immune” to COVID-19. A few hours later, Twitter temporarily blocked…

San Diego County plans to set up its first testing site for the coronavirus at one of the world’s busiest pedestrian border crossings

A funeral service will be held Thursday for Los Angeles Police Department Officer Valentin Martinez, the agency’s first sworn employee to die of complications from COVID-19.

After experiencing COVID-19 symptoms for several months, Alyssa Milano is giving a candid update on her health and speaking out about her frustrating experience with testing.