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Some GOP Members Express Doubt About Trump's Ability To Win The Election

Some Republicans have started to express greater criticism of President Trump, with his reelection prospects looking weak. Some also worry other Republicans could be swept out of office.

Hand washing stations now share the casino floor with slot machines at the Bellagio. It's part of a move to ramp up hygiene protocols ahead of the establishment's reopening on June 4.

As Casinos Reopen In Las Vegas, Stakes Are High And Union Calls For Transparency

Casinos is Las Vegas are reopening Thursday, after being shuttered for more than two months. Workers there are eager to start getting paid again, but they're also worried about their health.

Protesters call for an end to racial injustice at a Black Lives Matter rally on Mount Washington overlooking downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Editor Defends Sidelining Black Reporter, Citing Journalism Ethics

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Keith Burris rejects accusations of racial discrimination by the paper after it wouldn't allow a black reporter to cover protests. He says she showed bias in a tweet.

Rep. Amodei On What Businesses Need During COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Senate is negotiating how a House novel coronavirus relief package will be distributed to the public. KUNR's Bree Zender spoke with Nevada's 2nd…

Christian Drosten, director of the Institute of Virology at Berlin's Charité hospital, is pictured after a news conference in Berlin on March 26, to comment on the spread of the novel coronavirus in Germany.

'Das Coronavirus' Podcast Captivates Germany With Scientific Info On The Pandemic

Produced by the public broadcaster NDR, the program features scientist Christian Drosten giving clear information about COVID-19, but so far it's in German only.

USA Swimming is calling for the Summer Olympics to be delayed rather than starting in July in Tokyo as planned. The federation recently canceled all its sanctioned events through the end of April. Here, Hali Flickinger competes in the 100m butterfly final at a TYR Pro Swim Series event held in Des Moines, Iowa, early this month.

Summer Olympics In Tokyo Should Be Postponed To 2021, USA Swimming Says

USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey says he felt "compelled" to ask for a delay to one of the world's largest sporting events, citing disruptions to athletes' lives and competition schedules.

President Trump points to CNN journalist John Acosta during Monday's briefing with the White House coronavirus task force.

On Coronavirus, Trump Walks A Tightrope Between Grim Warnings And Offering Hope

"Tremendous progress has been made in a very short period," Trump said. But his administration is also trying to brace the public for a dire ordeal.

A lawsuit filed by the family of a former Tyson employee who died of COVID-19 complications alleges company supervisors were instructed by high level officials to falsely deny the existence of "confirmed cases" or "positive tests" as early as March.

Tyson Managers Suspended After Allegedly Betting If Workers Would Contract COVID

The move comes a day after the family of a deceased employee sued Tyson, claiming "incorrigible, willful and wanton disregard for worker safety at its pork processing facility in Waterloo, Iowa."

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, seen above during his earlier tenure in the House, delivered a briefing on election threats on Wednesday evening.

U.S. Blames Iran For Threatening Election Emails, Says Russia May Interfere Too

The director of national intelligence and the FBI director said on Wednesday night that U.S. officials believe Iranian influence-mongers are behind an election-intimidation scam.

The speed of COVID-19 vaccine development, along with concerns about political interference with the process, has left some health care workers on the fence about getting COVID-19 vaccines.

Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

A CDC survey released in November shows that only 63% of health care workers are ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Concern about speed and political interference are contributing to the hesitancy.

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