Nation Apr 20

The Republican governor said he will allow hospitals to begin performing elective procedures if the facilities meet an unspecified set of criteria, saying it would be the first step to restarting the economy.

Health Apr 20

A federal appeals court says Texas can now ban medication abortions as part of the state's emergency effort to fight the spread of the new coronavirus.

Economy Apr 20

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has rolled out aggressive plans to reopen the state’s economy, saying many businesses shuttered to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus may reopen their doors as early as Friday.

Economy Apr 20

The unofficial holiday celebrating all things cannabis arrives Monday as the nation's emerging legal marijuana market braces for an economic blow from the coronavirus crisis, with many consumers reducing spending or going underground for deals.

Health Apr 20

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Health Apr 20

Many of the nation’s governors have expressed concerns about returning to a more normal course of business without greatly expanding testing.

Health Apr 20

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.

Nation Apr 20

The Supreme Court delivered a setback Monday to Montana homeowners who are seeking additional cleanup of arsenic left over from years of copper smelting.

World Apr 20

“Trust us. The worst is yet ahead of us,” he said. “Let’s prevent this tragedy. It’s a virus that many people still don’t understand.”…

Politics Apr 20

The move will affect three of the city’s major annual celebrations: the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, the Celebrate Israel parade and the Pride parade on its 50th anniversary.