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U.S. struggles to fill requests for protective gear

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

The federal government is rushing protective equipment to states for medical workers who will be on the front lines of the growing coronavirus pandemic. But at least in three states, promised deliveries are falling far short of requests.

Q&A — What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Facebook bug wrongly deleted authentic coronavirus news

By Associated Press

Users complained that links to news stories about school closings and other information related to the virus outbreak were blocked by the company's automated system.

Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing

By Tim Sullivan, David Rising, Associated Press

President Donald Trump moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to deal with the coronavirus epidemic with word that Detroit's Big Three automakers agreed to shut down all their factories to protect…

5.7-magnitude quake shakes Utah, Salt Lake airport closed

By Brady McCombs, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was just southwest of the city and was likely felt by about 2.8 million people. The Salt Lake Temple sustained minor damage.

Treasury proposal: Deliver $500 billion to Americans starting April

By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

In a memorandum issued Wednesday, Treasury is calling for two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.

Senate considers $100 billion coronavirus bill, bigger federal measure in works

By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession.

Global markets sink despite promises of economic aid

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

European markets were down about 5% after broad losses across Asia, while trading in Wall Street futures was suspended once again as losses hit the maximum 5% limit.

Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out

By Michelle L. Price, Scott Sonner, Associated Press

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered casinos and other non-essential businesses like bars, movie theaters and gyms, to close starting noon Wednesday to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Fed launches 2 emergency programs last seen in the Great Recession

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve has put in motion two emergency lending programs that were last deployed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to ease the flow of credit to businesses and households struggling amid the viral outbreak.