Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes

MIAMI (AP) — The desperate race to corral the coronavirus pandemic is taking on even greater urgency as a burgeoning economic crisis collides with political turmoil. Even as the latest experimental vaccine appeared to show promise, politicians in Washington seemed still far apart in finding a way to bring financial relief to Americans. Even Republicans and the White House aren’t on the same page about how much to spend and where to direct the funds.