Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
The largest single-day increase yet
Florida reported Sunday the largest single-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases in any state since the pandemic began: 15,300. In May, Florida became one of the first states to begin reopening its economy. But this past week was Florida's deadliest: almost 500 fatalities. And cases nationally, as well as deaths, will only continue to rise as a long-expected upturn in the United States has begun — driven by fatalities in states in the South and West.
Adm. Brett Giroir, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, said Sunday that the increasing number of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 is "very concerning" and warned of an increase in deaths. "We expect hospitalizations to continue to go up," Giroir said, noting more Americans will die from the virus "over the next two or three weeks before this turns around."
Trump dons mask in public
President Donald Trump visited with wounded soldiers and front-line medical workers Saturday while wearing what – for him – is an uncommon accessory: a mask. Trump, who has been criticized by public health officials for not wearing face coverings in public, has softened his opposition to wearing masks in recent days. But public health officials say he should have set a better example, arguing that too many Trump followers have followed his no-mask lead and contributed to the spread of the deadly virus.
More on coronavirus:
'Pushing the frontiers': Long lines for COVID tests, stressed labs delay results as demand spikes.
'No one is safe until everyone is safe': Vaccine nationalism threatens global coronavirus effort.
A game of 'cat and mouse': Hacking attacks on hospitals for patient data increase during the coronavirus pandemic.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defends White House push for in-class learning, downplays the possibility of kids spreading the virus.
Washington NFL team to retire nickname
Just less than two weeks after one of his most prominent corporate sponsors urged him to change the name of his football team, Washington owner Daniel Snyder plans to announce the retirement of the "Redskins" nickname and reveal a new team name Monday morning, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY. The new name remains unknown, but Warriors, Red Wolves and Redtails have ranked among the post popular choices among fans on social media. Snyder has long ignored requests of Native American tribes and other organizations to change the name because some deem the term offensive, citing the fact that the dictionary classifies it as a racial slur.
A whole new (Disney) world?
Walt Disney World reopened to the public Saturday morning in Florida — the same day the state recorded more than 15,000 new cases of COVID-19 — nearly four months after closing due to the pandemic. But what Disney-lovers returned to wasn't what they left in March: there are many more safety precautions in place. It's a totally different world for park visitors, who are required to have their temperature taken when they arrive. Face masks are mandatory, except when eating or swimming and hand-sanitizing stations are sprinkled throughout the park. Here's how opening day went down.
Lessons from Walt Disney World's reopening: Smaller crowds make up for COVID-19 protocols.
Explosion, fire on USS Bonhomme Richard sends 21 people to hospital
An amphibious assault ship caught fire after an explosion on Sunday at Naval Base San Diego, resulting in an on-board explosion that injured 17 sailors and four civilians and filled the skies with dark smoke. Naval Base San Diego public information officer Krishna Jackson said the blaze was reported shortly before 9 a.m. local time.The entire crew of the USS Bonhomme Richard has been accounted for and all are off the 840-foot vessel, according to a statement from Naval Surface Forces. Approximately 160 sailors were aboard the ship at the time, officials said — far fewer than if the ship was on active duty.
Real quick
Lisa Marie Presley 'heartbroken' over death of son Benjamin Keough, Elvis Presley's grandson, at 27.
Polls show Trump is losing to Joe Biden. They said the same thing 4 years ago against Hillary Clinton.
A fire destroyed the rooftop and most of the interior of a Catholic church in California that was getting ready for its 250th anniversary.
Some Americans refuse to mask up. Experts say rules, fines and free masks will change that.
Federal government denies Minnesota request for aid to rebuild and repair fire damage from the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death.
How Black therapists cope with racial trauma while helping a community: 'You don't heal. You just deal.'
Top writer for Fox News host Tucker Carlson resigns amid allegations of racist and sexist posts.
Cheyenne Woods has always had to define her place in the pro golf world. In the latest "Changing the Game" episode, Cheyenne tells host Nancy Armour how she's speaking out against systemic racism and the lack of diversity in golf.
Authorities are checking nearby cabins and buildings in search for Naya Rivera
The search to find actress Naya Rivera in a Southern California lake resumed Sunday as authorities continued to check the water, surrounding buildings and shores. Best known for her role on "Glee," Rivera is presumed dead after disappearing from a rented boat on a lake in Southern California Wednesday. Authorities on Saturday shared the methods by which they are searching for Rivera, including using technology such as sonar and a remotely operated underwater vehicle. “We don’t know if she’s going to be found five minutes from now or five days from now,” Ventura County Sheriff's Office Capt. Eric Buschow said at a news conference Friday.
President Trump grants clemency to ally Roger Stone
President Donald Trump commuted Roger Stone's 40-month sentence late Friday — days before the president's longtime confidant was set to report to prison. The grant, which wiped out Stone's sentence but left his conviction in place, brings the years-long battle over Russia's involvement in the 2016 election back to the forefront in the middle of Trump's bid for reelection. Stone was found guilty in November of lying to Congress and obstructing the Russia investigation. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany described Stone as "a victim of the Russia Hoax."
'He remains a convicted felon, and rightly so': Former Russia special counsel Robert Mueller defends Roger Stone prosecution.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he will call Mueller to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Slain police officers 'never had a chance' in Texas shooting, chief says
Two police officers were killed Saturday in a southern Texas town while responding to a disturbance call. The shooting happened so quickly that "our officers did not draw their weapons, did not fire, never stood a chance," said Victor Rodriguez, police chief of McAllen, Texas. The suspect met the officers at the door and shot them, police say, and then died by suicide when being confronted by police after the incident. Rodriguez identified the officers who were killed as 45-year-old Edelmiro Garza Jr. and 39-year-old Ismael Chavez.
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This is a compilation of stories from across the USA TODAY Network. Contributing: Associated Press.
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