Merck says experimental pill cuts worst COVID effects

Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.

NJ gubernatorial candidates hold debate

New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy criticized his Republican challenger, former State Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli at a debate on Tuesday night.