Arts Apr 28 Movies will be Oscar-eligible without a theatrical run this year Movies that debuted on a streaming service without ever appearing in a theater will be eligible for the Academy Awards, but only this year as a response to how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the film industry.
Politics Apr 28 Pence comes under fire for going maskless at Mayo Clinic Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask while touring the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It's an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center's policy requiring them.
Health Apr 28 Turkey sends medical equipment to help U.S. fight virus A top official said Turkey is sending 500,000 surgical masks, 4,000 overalls, 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of disinfectant, 1,500 goggles, 400 N95 masks and 500 face shields. Turkey has sent similar medical equipment aid to a total of 55 countries…
Health Apr 28 WATCH: Fauci says there's 'no doubt' new virus cases will emerge with reopening "As you try and relax mitigation, if we have the capability of identifying, isolating and contact tracing in a highly effective and efficient way, then the numbers will stay low," Fauci said during an interview Tuesday with The Economic Club…
Education Apr 28 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio announces new grading system for remainder of school year New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
Health Apr 28 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says virus deaths, hospitalizations down New COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York state are averaging under 1,000 a day for the first time this month, the latest sign of slowly decreasing pressure on the health care system.
Politics Apr 27 New York nixes Democratic presidential primary due to virus In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
World Apr 27 WATCH: WHO holds news conference on novel coronavirus "The pandemic is far from over," Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a Geneva news conference.
Education Apr 27 Undefeated, high schoolers head online for virtual proms High schoolers have turned to virtual proms to salvage at least one slice of fun and tradition for the Class of 2020.
Politics Apr 27 WATCH: NYC mayor says clinics set to start 'self-swab' coronavirus tests Mayor Bill de Blasio said the “self-swab” tests would allow for more and easier testing and make it safer for test-seekers and health care workers alike.