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WATCH: Louisiana governor gives coronavirus update

By Nicole Winfield, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press

In Louisiana, Republican legislators irritated by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to extend the state's stay-at-home order through May 15 were eager to return to work.

WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update

By Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is extending an executive order mandating that some nonessential businesses close for another week, until May 15.

Treasury announces record borrowing of $2.99 trillion

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The Treasury Department says it will need to borrow a record $2.99 trillion during the current April-June quarter to cover the cost of various rescue efforts dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal reserve set to launch 'Main Street' loan program

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

With the U.S. economy sinking into a severe recession, the Federal Reserve is set to launch a high-risk program through which it will lend money to small and medium-sized companies outside the banking industry for the first time since the…

Turkey announces plan to ease virus restrictions

By Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a plan to gradually ease restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic as deaths and infections fall.

COVID-19 medical costs could soar as more Americans get sick

By Bruce Y. Lee, The Conversation

Reopening state economies too soon risks a second wave of the pandemic, and a surge in medical costs. Anyone who pays insurance premiums and taxes will be picking up the tab.

Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus

By Terry Tang, Associated Press

The pandemic has jeopardized zoos worldwide that have been forced to close but rely on ticket sales. The struggle has some zoos turning to social media to engage with people who can no longer visit and raise some much-needed cash.

Hezbollah backs Lebanese government's efforts to get financial help from IMF, but urges caution

By Associated Press

The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah has thrown his support behind the Lebanese government seeking financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund but said it should negotiate the conditions cautiously.

WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update

By Associated Press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.

WATCH: Joe Biden calls for premium pay for essential workers at virtual forum

By Associated Press

Joe Biden is calling for extra premium pay for the nation's essential workers, from healthcare employees to those who work in grocery stores and meatpacking plants.