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Stocks plunge as Wall Street, White House see recession risk

By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

The losses accelerated in the last hour of trading as President Donald Trump advised Americans to avoid large gatherings. He also said he sees a chance of recession and promised help to the struggling airline industry.

France to ‘strongly reduce’ movement to slow spread of novel coronavirus

By Thomas Adamson, Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

He says residents will only be permitted to leave their homes for necessary trips such as going to work or the supermarket.

France fines Apple $1.2 billion for anti-competitive acts

By Associated Press

It was the biggest-ever such sanction by France's Competition Authority. Calling the fine "disheartening," Apple defended its operations saying its "investment and innovation supports over 240,000 jobs across the country."…

WATCH: Trump urges social distancing, warns COVID-19 could disrupt U.S. until August

By Jonathan Lemire, Andrew Taylor, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump admin: Public should avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, cancel discretionary travel in bid to slow outbreak.

Virus fears fuel spike in sales of guns and ammunition

By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

Some of the purchases are by people buying their first firearm. Others are from existing gun owners adding to their collection or stocking up on ammunition.

Millions holed up at home as virus profoundly shifts U.S. life

By Tim Sullivan, Terry Spencer, Associated Press

Millions of Americans have begun their work weeks holed up at home, as the coronavirus pandemic means the entire nation's daily routine has shifted in ways never before seen in U.S. history.

Businesses asks government to act to avert ‘devastating’ hit

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

In a letter to President Donald Trump and congressional leaders, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce called for legislation including a three-month cancellation of the taxes companies pay to support Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance.

Countries go on lockdown erupt as world infections surpass those in China

By Aritz Parra, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Spain officially became the fourth-most infected country in the world, surpassing South Korea as its arc of contagion curved higher.

4 states close bars, restaurants to prevent virus spread

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington state and New York City are among the places that ordered bars to close and restaurants to stop dine-in service. Takeout and delivery will still be allowed.

Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over anti-virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.