U.S. retail sales plummeted as the nation entered a lockdown
Major clothing stores like J.C. Penney and Neiman Marcus are hurting as customers stay at home during the pandemic.
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CDC director calls WHO "a great partner" after Trump cuts funding
President Donald Trump accused WHO of making mistakes that worsened the global spread of coronavirus, as he announced funding would be cut.
Contact tracing for coronavirus: How it works and why it's difficult
The labor-intensive process has long been used to contain epidemics, but coronavirus poses unique challenges.
New York to require masks or face coverings in public
The order may eventually come with civil penalties for violations.
New York governor on coronavirus: "We're still in the woods"
He reported 752 new deaths due to the virus – close to the number of deaths the day before: 778 fatalities.
Coronavirus crisis thrusts politically charged issues before Supreme Court
The coronavirus pandemic has become a factor in politically explosive cases involving voting rights, immigration and abortion.
Stimulus check tracking site goes live
But some people who tried using the new IRS.gov service report trouble in retrieving information.
Wynton Marsalis on the legacy of his dad, jazz legend Ellis Marsalis
Ellis Marsalis Jr. died earlier this month from complications of coronavirus.
More women killed by men in U.K. coronavirus lockdown, data show
Disturbing increase comes after stark warnings about a rise in domestic abuse against women globally due to quarantine measures.
Should grocery store workers be considered first responders?
At least 30 grocery store workers have died during the pandemic – and deeming them first responders would help them get PPE.
Trump's name will appear on printed stimulus checks
The president's name will appear in the memo line, but Treasury Department says the addition won't delay checks.
Louisiana becomes 4th state with more than 1,000 COVID deaths
Governor John Bel Edwards said it was a "grim milestone."
New Zealand prime minister takes 20% pay cut during coronavirus
PM Jacinda Ardern and other government employees will take a pay cut for the next six months to help those who are struggling.
How a coronavirus blood test could help get people "back to work"
The test can determine, through a few drops of blood, if someone has built up antibodies to fight off the coronavirus.
States postpone or cancel primaries in response to coronavirus
Several states have moved their primaries, while others are allowing absentee voting
First wave of coronavirus stimulus payment deposited
You can now check your balance — the first batch of deposits began Saturday.
Zoo says it may be forced to kill its animals to feed others
Director of the Neumünster Zoo says lack of paying visitors and restrictions on travel and business could force her to take the drastic measure.
As virus hits South America, Brazil's president mocks threat
In Ecuador's largest city, nearly 2,000 bodies have reportedly been collected for burial, some in cardboard caskets.
Trump announces U.S. funding for WHO will be withheld
The president claimed the organization's failures caused many deaths.
Two McDonald's in Hawaii linked to dozen virus cases
Officials say workers and family members were infected but it appears no customers were.
Transcript: Lisa Monaco on "Intelligence Matters"
In this episode of "Intelligence Matters," the White House homeland security adviser for President Obama weighs in on pandemic preparedness and response.
Coronavirus updates from April 14, 2020
New York City officials said the death toll there crossed the 10,00 mark. Globally, COVID-19 is blamed for taking almost 127,000 lives.
GM and Ventec executives discuss ventilator production
"I have to think this is one for the record books," General Motors CEO Mary Barra said when asked if the automaker had ever undertaken such a large project this quickly.
5 things to know about reopening the country
With over two weeks to go until the end of social distancing guidelines laid out by the White House, experts have expressed skepticism that the country will be able to reopen on May 1.
India's poor hit hardest as coronavirus spreads and lockdown is extended
For hundreds of millions of daily wage earners put out of work by the shutdown, the remedy may be as painful as the disease.
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say
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Cornell responds to Jane Doe letter saying she felt disbelieved
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS
Ohio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
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