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Some of the world's largest vaccine-makers hope to bolster public confidence in a yet-to-arrive COVID-19 vaccine, pledging to follow strict safety protocols in the rush to respond to the pandemic. Here, a nurse practitioner administers a dose of flu vaccine in Key Biscayne, Fla.

9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine

The pledge comes one month after a survey found that only 2 in 5 Americans said they planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Voters stand in line as they wait to cast their ballots during primary voting in Braddock, Pa., on Tuesday. Problems with absentee ballots and a smaller number of polling places led to long lines in several states as primary elections that were delayed by the coronavirus resumed.

Primary Election Snafus Show Challenges For November Vote

Some voters in Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and Maryland did not receive the absentee ballots they had requested, leading to long lines at the limited number of polling places that were open.

Who Is Chief Justice John Roberts?

The Supreme Court ruled for LGBTQ workers and granted a lease on life to DACA recipients this week. In both opinions, Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's liberal justices.

Week In Sports: COVID-19 Hits Locker Rooms As Sports Teams Plan To Return

As pro-sports leagues look to start their seasons during the pandemic, players are testing positive for the coronavirus.

Starting Sept. 30, New York City restaurants will be able to open their dining rooms at 25% capacity after being closed for months due to COVID-19.

New York City To Resume Indoor Dining, With Restrictions, Later This Month

After being delayed in July, reopening is set for Sept. 30, with capacity of only 25%. Patrons must wear masks except while seated and provide information for contact tracing.

Judge Amy Coney Barrett, pictured in 2018, is 48 years old and would likely serve for decades to come on the high court if confirmed by the Senate.

Trump Expected To Nominate Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court

The conservative federal judge is just 48 years old and could affect social policy for generations to come if confirmed by the majority-Republican Senate.

Ski Industry Prepares For The Season In The Pandemic

Closing early last season reportedly cost Vermont ski areas about $100 million. Staying open this season will be crucial. Resorts are coming up with alternative plans to opening during the pandemic.

Retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath will face Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the general election.

Amy McGrath Is Projected To Edge Out Charles Booker In Ky. Senate Democratic Primary

Retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath has beaten state Rep. Charles Booker, The Associated Press projects. McGrath will now face Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

White House economic adviser Peter Navarro (center, left) and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stand back to back after a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing on March 9. Navarro wrote an opinion article this week criticizing Fauci.

'He Shouldn't Be Doing That': Trump Weighs In On Navarro Op-Ed Attacking Fauci

The White House has disavowed a USA Today opinion piece by trade adviser Peter Navarro, who says Fauci has been wrong about the coronavirus. Fauci tells The Atlantic the attacks are "bizarre."

BRCvr was created by Athena Demos, Doug Jacobson and Greg Edwards, who are longtime burners.

As Burning Man Goes Virtual, Organizers Try To Capture The Communal Aspect

Burners can attend an art class, DJ dance party — or even join a virtual group hug — via webcam or virtual reality. In place of statue burning, the event will end with backyard fires and candles.

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