October 7, Wednesday, 2020 (1:30 p.m.) Newsline

1.U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly does not have symptoms of COVID-19 now.  He has shown signs that he is eager to return to the campaign trail, with the presidential election less than a month away.

2.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set out detailed requirements for coronavirus vaccine developers who want the agency to authorize the emergency use of their vaccines.

3. Japanese lawmakers have asked the government why the prime minister refused to appoint six nominees recommended by a leading academic organization as new members.