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<a href="https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/region/india">India</a> recorded 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, helping to push the global total past 25 million on Sunday.

Coronavirus Cases Top 25 Million Globally As India Emerges As A New Epicenter

The grim milestone was crossed on Sunday, one day after India recorded more than 78,000 cases of the virus.

The furious pace of proposals comes as the spreading virus continues to pose a direct threat to Capitol building operations, as several lawmakers' offices remain closed as a result of at least two coronavirus cases among current D.C-based Hill staffers.

White House Seeks $1 Trillion From Congress In Coronavirus Relief Push

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said discussions included payments to small businesses, loan guarantees for industries like airlines and hotels, and a stimulus package for workers.

Dr. Paul Davis, whose daughter, Elizabeth Moreno, was billed $17,850 for a urine test and featured in KHN-NPR's Bill of the Month series, was among the guests invited to the White House on Wednesday to discuss surprise medical bills with President Trump.

Trump Seeks Action To Stop Surprise Medical Bills

In a White House meeting with patients and doctors, President Trump directed his health secretary, Alex Azar, and labor secretary, Alex Acosta, to work on a solution for unexpected bills.

Rick Bright, former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, is seen here in 2018.

Rick Bright, Former Top Vaccine Scientist, Files Whistleblower Complaint

Bright says he was removed from his post as a high-ranking federal scientist focused on vaccines because of his reluctance to promote drugs such as hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients.

DeVos Seeks To Rewrite The Rules On Higher Ed

The U.S. Education Department is going back to the drawing board on some basic rules of higher education.

Insurrectionists loyal to former President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6. Prosecutors secured the first guilty plea in the major case brought against members of the Oath Keepers extremist group in the attack on Wednesday.

Prosecutors Get Their 1st Guilty Plea In The Jan. 6 Oath Keepers Conspiracy Case

The conspiracy case involving the Oath Keepers extremist group is one of the most closely watched of those related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talks to his team during a game against Villanova in the Big East tournament on March 7, 2021. Auriemma has tested positive for the coronavirus.

NCAA Women's Basketball: UConn Again A Top Seed. But Starting Without Its Famed Coach

UConn Head Coach Geno Auerimma has tested positive for the coronavirus and won't be able to join his team until the second round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

6/27: The cult of Tepco

Today on Crosscurrents: San Francisco is giving low income people a discount if their cars are towedInside TEPCO, an East Bay ceramics company that’s…

6/27: The cult of Tepco

Today on Crosscurrents: San Francisco is giving low income people a discount if their cars are towedInside TEPCO, an East Bay ceramics company that’s…

6/26: Florida's story

Today on Crosscurrents:Visiting a school that helps girls who’ve experienced trauma trust, learn, and thrive.How an Oakland musician transformed her…

6/26: Florida's story

Today on Crosscurrents:Visiting a school that helps girls who’ve experienced trauma trust, learn, and thrive.How an Oakland musician transformed her…

VIDEO: 6 Tips For Staying Safe While Grocery Shopping

Coronavirus got you nervous about grocery shopping? We talked to scientists for their advice about how to stay safe at the store — and when handling food back home.

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