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Millions Had Risen Out of Poverty. Coronavirus Is Pulling Them Back.
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Stymied in Seeking Benefits, Millions of Unemployed Go Uncounted

Stymied in Seeking Benefits, Millions of Unemployed Go Uncounted

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ, TIFFANY HSU and PATRICIA COHEN

As state agencies grapple with new guidelines and sheer volume, many workers are frustrated in filing claims and omitted from jobless tallies.

Millions Had Risen Out of Poverty. Coronavirus Is Pulling Them Back.

Millions Had Risen Out of Poverty. Coronavirus Is Pulling Them Back.

By MARIA ABI-HABIB

Experts say that for the first time since 1998, global poverty will increase. At least a half billion people could slip into destitution by the end of the year.

Trump Officials Are Said to Press Spies to Link Virus and Wuhan Labs

Trump Officials Are Said to Press Spies to Link Virus and Wuhan Labs

By MARK MAZZETTI, JULIAN E. BARNES, EDWARD WONG and ADAM GOLDMAN

Some analysts are worried that the pressure from senior officials could distort assessments about the coronavirus and be used as a weapon in an escalating battle with China.

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