President Trump says he’s hopeful to have a coronavirus vaccine on the market by the end of the year or shortly thereafter. (May 15)
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Michigan judge hears clash over stay-home orders
Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature urge a judge to strike down stay-home orders issued by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. (May 15)
The future of medicine could live in outer space
Cedars-Sinai, a non-profit hospital in Los Angeles, is teaming up with Space Tango of Lexington, Kentucky to send induced pluripotent stem cells (IPSCS) to the International Space Station. (May 15)
Today in History for May 15th
Highlights of this day in history: Alabama Gov. George Wallace shot on presidential campaign trail; Newly-founded Israel attacked by Arab neighbors; The U.S. Supreme Court breaks up Standard Oil.; Country singer June Carter Cash dies. (May 15)
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Michigan protesters want businesses to reopen
Hundreds angry over Michigan’s stay-at-home order protest again outside the state Capitol, braving rain to urge a loosening of restrictions or for business owners to reopen. (May 14)
Pandemic puts stranglehold on DC metro ridership
The coronavirus pandemic has canceled many morning commutes to Washington DC and as a result the ridership on the metropolitan train system has hit historic lows. (May 14)
Bars open as Wis. court rejects stay-at-home order
Some bars opened immediately and were packed with customers as a court ruling Wednesday tossed Wisconsin’s stay-at-home order. (May 14)
ShowBiz Minute: Etheridge, Common, Jackson
Beckett Cypher, son of Melissa Etheridge, dies; Common’s #WeMatterToo push urges jail releases amid virus; Michael Jackson musical postponed. (May 14)
Ex-Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to be released from prison
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and longtime fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison to serve the remainder of his sentence in home confinement because of the coronavirus pandemic. (April 17)
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Zoos in virus shutdown mode: No guests, but animals must be fed
The coronavirus pandemic has forced zoos to close their doors to the public, prompting hardships, but they still have to care for animals. (April 17)