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Freeways in Oakland, as in much of California, saw much lighter traffic — and fewer fatal traffic collisions — in the early weeks of the pandemic's stay-at-home rules.

Organ Transplants Down As Stay-At-Home Rules Reduce Fatal Traffic Collisions

Motor vehicle deaths are typically the biggest source of donor organs nationwide. But as the coronavirus forced most Californians indoors, traffic crashes and other lethal mishaps declined.

An engineer works in April on an experimental COVID-19 vaccine at Sinovac Biotech's facilities in Beijing. Sinovac Biotech is conducting one of four clinical trials that have been authorized in China.

Amid High Stakes, China Is Fast-Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

Experts say the Communist Party sees more at stake than public health. One of the biggest concerns is the economy. China is also looking to defuse criticism over its early handling of the outbreak.

Former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, shown broadcasting from Moscow in 2014, says he acted as a whistleblower when he shared classified documents with journalist Barton Gellman.

Journalist Who Helped Break Snowden's Story Reflects On His High-Stakes Reporting

Barton Gellman shared a Pulitzer for his reporting about former NSA contractor Edward Snowden and the country's secret surveillance program. His new book is Dark Mirror.

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee pushed for a subpoena for Blue Star Strategies, a consulting firm with ties to Burisma, the Ukrainian gas company.

Senate Committee Subpoenas Firm With Suspected Ties To Hunter Biden

A top Senate panel wants documents from Blue Star Strategies, a public relations firm with ties to Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company whose board Hunter Biden once served on.

People wait in a long line to receive a food bank donation at the Barclays Center on May 15 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Across the country, cities and towns are dealing with the highest unemployment rates since the Great Depression.

About Half Of U.S. Homes Lost Wages During Pandemic, Census Bureau Finds

Because of the COVID-19 crisis, 47% of adults say their households have lost employment income and close to 40% have delayed getting medical care, according to early results of a Census Bureau survey.

Capt. Tom Moore, 100, is being awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II after raising more than $39 million in charity for medical workers. Moore walked 100 laps in his garden to earn donations.

Tom Moore, U.K.'s 100-Year-Old Hero, Is Awarded Knighthood For Fundraising Walks

"I hope she's not very heavy-handed with the sword, because by then I might be rather a poor old weak soul," the World War II veteran said of a possible knighthood ceremony with Queen Elizabeth II.

People stand in line at a Detroit polling place during Michigan's March 10 presidential primary. As a result of the pandemic, the state's top election official is sending absentee ballot applications to every registered voter for August and November elections.

Trump Repeats Unfounded Claims About Mail-In Voting, Threatens Funding To 2 States

Elections are run by state and local governments, and it's unclear what legal means the president would have to withhold funds from the states.

Kaysville City Council Will Vote To Show Opposition To Concert Supported By Mayor

Utah Business Revival, a group of small business owners that want to fully reopen Utah’s economy, plans to host a concert later this month in Kaysville.…

Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut is one of the progressive Democrats pushing to expand some of the safety net programs created since the coronavirus pandemic.

Progressives See Coronavirus Crisis As A Chance To Make Big, Lasting Policy Changes

Some Democrats are pushing for changes to the social safety net to address needs of people during the pandemic and beyond. Moderates caution the need for reassessing plans and bipartisan changes.

Florida's COVID-19 dashboard, here in a snapshot Tuesday, has won praise from researchers for its accessibility and details.

Florida Ousts Top COVID-19 Data Scientist

Florida's top COVID-19 data scientist has been dismissed. Rebekah Jones says she's been fired for refusing to manipulate data "to drum up support" for the state's plan to reopen.

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