Well-known inmates citing coronoavirus seeking early releases
Michael Cohen and Bernard Madoff are among them. Hundreds of lower-level inmates have already been freed.
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Coronavirus updates from March 17, 2020
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says New Yorkers should be "prepared" for the possibility of a shelter in place order.
Joe Biden wins all 3 primaries in Arizona, Florida and Illinois
Ohio postponed its primary due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus bill still leaves millions with no paid sick leave
More than 60 million workers wouldn't be eligible, while help could prove too little, too late for many small businesses.
Pentagon to contribute masks, ventilators to coronavirus response
Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters Tuesday the first 1 million respirator masks will be made available immediately.
5 things I learned from Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams
The nation's top doctor told the "CBS Evening News" that the next 15 days are a "critical inflection point" in slowing the spread of coronavirus in the U.S.
Surgeon general urges Americans to follow CDC guidelines
Surgeon General Jerome Adams emphasized that the next 15 days will be critical for fighting the outbreak in the U.S.
As the coronavirus spreads, gyms halt the workouts
Most big fitness chains have shut their doors, with gym goers in some states testing positive.
Barr tells AP FBI probing cyber incident on federal network
U.S. officials said Monday there was a "cyber incident" involving the Department of Health and Human Services' computer networks.
Kevin Durant among Nets players to test positive for coronavirus
There are now seven NBA players who have tested positive for the virus.
Kids wish happy birthday to woman who waves at their school bus
The kids and bus driver wanted to do something special before she turned 93 — so they surprised her with a sweet birthday message.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $1 million to foodbanks
The couple join a growing list of celebrities who are giving back during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump administration wants to send Americans checks "immediately"
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the virus outbreak's economic impact on airlines is "worse than 9/11."
Movie studios to release new titles via streaming
Universal Pictures plans to debut "Trolls World Tour" on demand and in theaters simultaneously — for $19.99.
Stocks soar 1,000 points as Trump vows "big" crisis package
Wall Street buoyed after Trump's Treasury chief said administration is considering "sending checks to Americans."
How the National Guard is stepping up its fight against the coronavirus
More than 1,560 Guard members have been activated across 22 states to assist the communities hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
"Big Brother" contestants told about coronavirus on live TV
They've essentially been in quarantine, but they just found out that a lot of the world's population is too.
Gun and ammo sales spike on coronavirus fears
Sales are up 400% at America's largest gun shop. "There is a huge fear of the unknown," store owner said.
Marriott furloughs tens of thousands of hotel workers
Biggest hotel chain announces reduced hours or "temporary leave" for employees, who will keep health benefits for now.
Maryland becomes 5th state to delay primaries due to coronavirus
The primary, originally scheduled for April 28, will now be held June 2, Governor Larry Hogan said.
Your phone may be harboring coronavirus. Here's how to clean it.
Cellphones are a magnet for potentially harmful bacteria.
Amazon to focus on "high demand" products amid coronavirus crisis
Ecommerce giant tells sellers it's reserving warehouse space for items like medical supplies and household goods.
First patient gets potential coronavirus vaccine
The first person to receive the experimental shot was a 43-year-old mom from Seattle.
Coronavirus patient describes fever "so high that you hallucinate"
More than 79,000 thousand people worldwide have recovered from coronavirus, according to experts at Johns Hopkins University.
What does shelter-in-place mean?
Parts of Northern California are already under "shelter in place" orders — could your city be next? Here's what you can expect.
Trump praises Ramaswamy ad as some GOP critics speak out
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say
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