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July 11, 2020

Texas hospital says man, 30, died after attending 'COVID party'

A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from the coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.

July 10, 2020

In Florida, over 40 hospitals max out ICU capacity amid coronavirus surge

A surge of coronavirus cases in Florida has maxed out dozens of intensive care units (ICUs) at hospitals around the state, following an attempt by local officials to institute a phased reopening of the economy. 

July 10, 2020

University of Houston researchers create heated air filter that can kill coronavirus 'instantly'

Researchers at the University of Houston claimed to have designed a special air filter that can trap the novel coronavirus and blast it with heat to kill the disease on contact.

July 10, 2020

Army Secretary announces independent review of command culture following Vanessa Guillen's death

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has directed an independent "comprehensive review" following the death pf Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. 

July 10, 2020

Navy announces first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot

The U.S. Navy announced its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot Thursday.

July 10, 2020

Gunman shoots 2 Texas cops, hits 3rd in holster: police

Two law enforcement officers in Reno, Texas, were shot and a third was nearly wounded when a suspect accused of threatening others opened fire.

July 10, 2020

Joaquin Castro says stepmother has died of coronavirus

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, said late Thursday that his stepmother had died from the coronavirus.

July 9, 2020

El Paso Walmart shooting rampage suspect faces more federal charges

A man accused of shooting scores of people at a Texas Walmart last summer was indicted Thursday on new federal hate crime and gun charges following the death of another person injured in the attack.

July 9, 2020

Texas passes 100 coronavirus deaths in a single day

The milestone marks the second consecutive day the state broke its record for single-day COVID-19 deaths.

July 9, 2020

Texas Republicans sue Houston, mayor for canceling convention

The Texas Republican Party is suing Houston and its mayor a day after the state GOP in-person convention was canceled because officials said the spread of the coronavirus made it impossible to hold the event as scheduled.