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Hermione Dickey, 8, and her mother, Priscilla, head to the Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. They were among the passengers on a U.S. evacuation flight out of Wuhan, China.

Coronavirus: Americans Evacuated From Wuhan Will Remain At U.S. Air Base For 3 Days

"These people are not under federal quarantine orders," Dr. Chris Braden of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Villagers just outside the city of Nanchang, Jiangxi, erected their own blockade with a sign that says, "Outside people and cars forbidden from entering." Residents say hundreds of migrant workers returned from Wuhan for the Lunar New Year holiday and are now not allowed to leave.

The Thinking Behind China's Quarantines ... And (Illegal) Village Blockades

To contain the Wuhan coronavirus, the government is taking official actions. And some villages are taking matters into their own hands.

A surgical mask and an N95 respirator. Officials in China are urging citizens to wear masks in public to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But can a mask really keep you from catching the virus?

Face Masks: What Doctors Say About Their Role In Containing Coronavirus

Can a mask really keep you from catching the virus? To answer that, it helps to clarify which kinds of masks we're talking about.

Law professor Richard Hasen warns that the 2020 presidential election could be compromised by voter suppression, inept election officials, and foreign and domestic manipulation through social media and fraud.

'Election Meltdown Is A Real Possibility' In 2020 Presidential Race, Author Warns

Law professor Richard Hasen is sounding the alarm about Russian hacks, voter suppression and other threats to the 2020 election. "There's lots of ways that things could go south," he says.

Making sure to frequently give your hands a thorough scrub — with soap and for about as long as it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song a couple of times — can significantly cut your chances of catching the flu or other respiratory virus.

Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat

At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus.

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee has reportedly gone on patrol carrying the new nuclear weapons.

U.S. Has Deployed New, Small Nukes On Submarine, According To Group

The U.S. has reportedly begun patrols with the low-yield weapons, which it says are needed to counter Russia. Critics worry they increase the risk of nuclear war.

Senators Ask Questions Of House Managers And Trump Defense In Impeachment Trial

What themes emerged from hours of questioning in the Senate impeachment trial? And did the questions settle the issue of whether or not we will hear from any additional witnesses?

Death rates in the U.S. declined and life expectancy showed a slight uptick in 2018, while drug overdose deaths declined for the first time since the 1990s.

Life Expectancy Rose Slightly In 2018, As Drug Overdose Deaths Fell

The turnaround is welcome news after rising drug overdose and suicide rates had pushed life expectancy down since 2014. Could America be turning the tide on opioid addiction?

Lamont To Try Again For Clean Slate Bill

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont plans to reintroduce a clean slate bill in the upcoming legislative session. Criminal justice reform advocates say the…

Stony Brook University: First In Nation In Enrolling Student Organ Donors

Stony Brook University’s organ donor registration program has been recognized as the number one college enrollment site in New York State.Five years ago…

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