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Tuesday, May 12

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health.

Fauci says a vaccine is 'likely.' Ahmaud Arbery's autopsy is revealed. Trump's tax returns are debated. It's Tuesday's news.

The nation's most trusted doctor laid out some hard facts on America's battle with the coronavirus as the Supreme Court debated President Donald Trump's oh-so-secret financial records.

It's Ashley with the news to know.

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Fauci on coronavirus: 'We don't have it completely under control'

The nation's premier infectious disease expert offered a chilling warning of the dangers of prematurely reopening the country at a much-anticipated Senate hearing on Tuesday. The consequences for states and communities that don't follow reopening guidelines "could be really serious," Dr. Anthony Fauci told the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is among several federal health officials who testified via video at the hearing. Fauci said the nation is moving in the right direction on tackling the coronavirus but acknowledged that it is nowhere near being contained. "We don't have it completely under control," he said. His grim warning contrasts Trump's calls for states to reopen.

Other key takeaways:

•	Vaccine: Fauci expressed optimism that a vaccine will eventually be found for the coronavirus.
•	Sen. Mitt Romney said U.S. testing for coronavirus is "nothing to celebrate."
•	Second wave: Fauci said the coronavirus is unlikely to disappear, and that the country should be better prepared for a second wave of the virus in the fall.
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Senators listen as Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks remotely during a virtual Senate Committee for Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Seated from left are Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., center, and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.

Win McNamee, AP

Autopsy: Arbery was shot twice in the chest in 'struggle for shotgun'

Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old black man killed while jogging in Georgia, was shot twice in the chest with a third bullet grazing his right wrist , according to an autopsy report released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The report, obtained by USA TODAY, says Arbery sustained the gunshot wounds "during a struggle for the shotgun." The autopsy appears to match the viral video of the February shooting, which shows two people tussling over a shotgun as three gunshots go off. The release of the autopsy comes as Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr requested agencies to look into the conduct of the district attorneys who failed to make arrests in the shooting.

•	Family of Louisville woman killed by police in her apartment hires a lawyer from Arbery case.

What everyone's talking about

•	More stimulus checks? Democrats' $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus proposal includes more $1,200 checks, money for state and local governments.
•	Forget murder hornets. Now we've got giant gypsy moths from Asia to worry about.
•	Wanna be in the room where it happens? "Hamilton" fans rejoice. The musical will premiere on Disney Plus on July 3.
•	Not even Tony Hawk pulled this one off: An 11-year-old landed a 1080 on a vert ramp.
•	A California man with a 1% chance of survival was released from the hospital after a two-month COVID-19 battle.
•	In a bizarre Robert Pattinson interview, the actor explained how he prefers to "eat like a wild animal."

It's raining 'fake' money

The U.S. is "printing" money to help save the economy during the COVID-19 crisis. Just like (*snaps fingers*) that, the Federal Reserve's magic printing machine can create cash whenever it wants and inject it into banks like an electronic deposit. The strategy is keeping markets running, lowering borrowing costs and financing the soaring national debt. But how far can all this "fake" money go – and is it sustainable? It's complicated, but the answer depends on whom you ask and how it's managed.

Can Trump keep his financial records a secret?

Trump's effort to keep his financial records away from congressional and law enforcement investigators landed at the Supreme Court on Tuesday . The legal battles pit Trump against three House committees, controlled by Democrats, that have issued subpoenas for eight years of financial documents. A separate fight involves a Manhattan district attorney's subpoena for similar documents. The battle was summed up best by associate justice Brett Kavanaugh during the debate: "How can we both protect the House's interest in obtaining information it needs to legislate but also protect the presidency?" The dramatic arguments could result in landmark rulings on a president's immunity from investigation while in office and Congress' oversight powers.

Real quick

•	Tesla CEO Elon Musk has restarted Tesla's California factory, a move that defied government orders to contain the coronavirus.
•	CNN's Chris Cuomo opened up about life after recovering from coronavirus.
•	Weeks ahead of schedule, the hurricane season's first tropical system could develop near Florida and the Bahamas this weekend.
•	Ikea is facing a potential class-action lawsuit that alleges the company knowingly sold deadly dressers.
•	Chrissy Teigen and Alison Roman called a truce to their short-lived feud.
•	"Classless." Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Obama "should have kept his mouth shut" on Trump's handling of coronavirus.

Thank you, nurses

The Short List is featuring stories from health care workers on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. We want to hear your story. Email me at ashley@usatoday.com.

Tallahassee Memorial's animal therapy teams recently lined the hospital campus to say "thank you" to nurses during National Nurses Week. Since the animal therapy teams have only been conducting virtual visits amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they were eager to say thank you in person – at a proper social distanced space.

"While we lined campus streets I noticed a nurse leaving the hospital after a 12-hour shift. As he approached, he became choked up and his eyes filled with tears. Although such a simple act, the presence of our animal therapy teams brought joy during such a time of uncertainty and exhaustion. While it provided a much-needed outlet for our volunteer and therapy dog teams, who are so eager to serve, we simply wanted to show gratitude and love to all those that are the heartbeat of our hospital and community. We will get through this together, and send a heartfelt thank you to each and every person on the frontlines."

— Heather Gainey, Animal Therapy Manager at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Over 40 of Tallahassee Memorial's animal therapy teams (a handler and their pups) gathered at shift change to thank colleagues for their efforts in fighting COVID-19.

Anna Saunders

A break from the news

•	Game on: This girl challenged her mail carrier to tic-tac-toe. Now it's a source of joy during coronavirus.
•	Ready to fly again? Southwest is touting a summer fare sale with one-way fares starting at $49.
•	Grab the tissues: They told her they were picking up grandma, but they were secretly picking up her dad after a 6-month military deployment.

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