White House claims "dramatic ramp" up in coronavirus testing underway
Officials said Tuesday that at least 60,000 tests have been conducted so far.
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Conservative lawyer sues Chinese government over coronavirus outbreak
Larry Klayman is seeking at least $20 trillion from China over the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump criticized for calling coronavirus "Chinese virus"
Despite calls to avoid racial labeling, Mr. Trump has repeatedly referred to COVID-19 as the "Chinese virus."
Unemployment claims soar 33% as coronavirus hits home
As the pandemic slams the U.S. economy, layoffs are surging at restaurants, hotels and other businesses.
Trump says he'll block asylum-seekers at Mexico border over coronavirus
The president said he would invoke a law that allows officials to turn away migrants.
Trump puts onus on states to secure scarce medical equipment
President Trump has enabled the use of the Defense Production Act to boost the production of medical supplies, but he isn't using it yet.
Hourly workers may go to work sick: "I can't afford to miss a day"
Adriana Alvarez, a 27-year-old single mother, works at McDonald's and currently doesn't get paid sick leave.
CDC: Alarming missteps fueled deadly nursing home outbreak
"I'm in shock, this report is despicable," Carmen Gray, whose mother is one of the residents who tested positive, told CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti.
Climate gentrification threatens Miami's last affordable housing
In Florida, 2 million people live in mobile homes. Climate change and developers are increasingly pushing them out.
Hurdles as states scrap standardized tests due to school closures
Feds say they have to grant waivers to rules requiring them even as critics say quality of online teaching can't be assured.
Guatemala to resume receiving deportees from U.S.
Thursday's announcement will likely come as a relief for the Trump administration as it continues its efforts to deter migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Coronavirus updates from March 18, 2020
The White House is also solidifying plans for a third phase of the response, which would include two rounds of direct cash payments to taxpayers.
Political fundraising goes on, despite concern over coronavirus
Rallies may be out, and ground games grounded. But there is one political activity that has not yet been canceled.
The wave of coronavirus cases is shutting down Florida beaches
Clearwater, Cocoa Beach and Fort Myers are starting to limit public use of their beaches, hoping to prevent further spread of coronavirus.
ICE unveils new "enforcement posture" amid coronavirus pandemic
The agency still has not addressed calls to downsize its detainee population to prevent a coronavirus outbreak inside its scores of detention centers.
Israeli election exit polls show race headed toward stalemate
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