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Funeral home workers put on protective gear to retrieve a body from a refrigerated truck outside a Brooklyn hospital in early April. As of Sunday, the U.S. reported the most coronavirus deaths in the world, surpassing Italy.

U.S. Has Most Coronavirus Deaths In The World

More than 20,600 people have died from the virus as of early Sunday morning, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

A cart in the garden of the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem displays produce grown in Gaza: tomatoes, sweet potatoes, eggplant, sweet and hot peppers, green onions and herbs. Like all products leaving Gaza, this shipment needed Israeli approval.

Why The U.S. Is Promoting Crops Grown In Gaza

Before Hamas took over Gaza, agriculture was a big contributor to its economy. The U.S. hopes reviving the industry will boost not only farmers, but also security — by creating economic opportunity.

Rate of New U.S. Deaths Declining in Iraq

American combat deaths in Iraq have been declining since late last year. Iraqi security forces now appear to be bearing the brunt of violence in the country. The decline was especially significant in February, when 55 American service personnel were killed, compared to 96 in October. More than 2,300 American military personnel have died supporting operations in Iraq.

U.S. Stiffens Sanctions on Sudan over Darfur

President Bush stiffened economic sanctions against Sudan on Tuesday in a bid to end bloody conflict in the African nation's Darfur region, saying "the United States will not avert our eyes from a crisis that challenges the conscience of the world."

The U.S. To Limit Access To TikTok And WeChat On Sunday

The U.S. Commerce Department says people in the U.S. won't be able to download or update the popular video-sharing app TikTok or the messaging app WeChat, starting Sunday.

Reports: U.S. Reaches Trade Deal With China

U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators have reportedly reached a preliminary deal. NPR's Noel King talks with Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Iraq to Require Lengthy U.S. Military Presence

Speaking from the Oval Office, President Bush says Iraq needs a U.S. military presence that will last beyond his time in office. In the short term, he calls for modest reductions to bring 5,700 military personnel home by Christmas.

Caravan Of Migrants Continues Toward U.S. Border

Steve Inskeep talks to journalist David Agren, who has been traveling with the migrant caravan in Mexico, about the thousands of people heading toward the U.S. border.

Prosecutor to Brief U.N. on Assassination Report

A German prosecutor is expected to brief the U.N. Security Council Tuesday about his investigation into the slaying of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The report has named senior Syrian and Lebanese officials.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the media in the spin room after the CNN, Salem Media Group, The Washington Times Republican Presidential Primary Debate on the campus of the University of Miami on March 10, 2016 in Coral Gables, Florida. The candidates continue to campaign before the March 15th Florida primary. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Europeans Are Fixated On Trump And The U.S. Election

The BBC's Gavin Hewitt says it's not just for entertainment value. Trump is also tapping into their concerns.

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