Apr 24 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force held a news briefing. Continue reading
Apr 24 Georgia businesses reopen cautiously amid coronavirus worry By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Some businesses in Georgia are reopening as the state's governor eases a month-long shutdown despite fears that a new wave of coronavirus infections could result. Continue reading
Apr 24 Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear By Cara Anna, Associated Press Africa's coronavirus cases surged 43% in the past week but its countries are dangerously behind in the global race for scarce medical equipment. Continue reading
Apr 24 Stocks push higher on Wall Street following tumultuous week By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press Stocks are pushing higher in afternoon trading Friday as Wall Street nears the end of its tumultuous week. Continue reading
Apr 24 FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against prescribing a malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus outside of hospitals or research settings. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill is the latest effort by the federal government to help keep afloat businesses that have had to close or dramatically alter their operations as states work to slow the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Apr 24 Coronavirus relief pushing U.S. deficits to staggering heights By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a burst of government spending will nearly quadruple the government’s budget deficit, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday. Continue reading
Apr 23 Trump's criticism adds to tough choices in Georgia reopening By Jeff Amy, Associated Press President Donald Trump's blunt disapproval of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to let some businesses reopen is only making decisions tougher for many owners, workers and customers. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 3:32 They were hit hard by the last recession. Now it's happening again By Lorna Baldwin, Maea Lenei Buhre The U.S. suffered a big financial hit during the Great Recession of 2008-2009. As the novel coronavirus pandemic yields another economic collapse, many of those people are losing jobs, businesses and investments again. Here are stories from four people who… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 4:10 The politics behind protests of stay-at-home orders By Yamiche Alcindor Officials at all levels of U.S. government are engaged in discussions about how and when to resume commerce and other activities. Polling data shows the majority of Americans support restrictions to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus, but there have… Continue watching