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Disneyland says it's closing its California parks starting Saturday

By Adam Beam, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

Disneyland is closing its doors for the rest of the month, shuttering one of California's best-known attractions as the state hurries to stop the spread of the coronavirus…

FAA waives rules that led airlines to fly empty planes

By David Koenig, Associated Press

Federal regulators are temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at major airports.

Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as virus fears spread

By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

The dramatic sell-off came despite a $1.5 trillion injection from the Federal Reserve — the equivalent cost of all U.S. student debt.

Staggering corporate debt becomes risk as virus hits economy

By Paul Wiseman, Bernard Condon, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

The numbers are staggering: Corporate debt worldwide comes to $72 trillion, up from $32 trillion in 2005.

MLB delays opening day by at least 2 weeks because of virus

By Ronald Blum, Associated Press

Major League Baseball is delaying the start of its season by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak. Opening day had been scheduled for March 26. MLB also has suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.

Chicago, other cities, cancel St. Patrick's Day parades

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago's mayor said Wednesday that the parade that was scheduled for Saturday posed too big of a public health risk.

California AG drops challenge to T-Mobile-Sprint merger

By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

This brings the companies closer to creating a new wireless giant on par with AT&T and Verizon in size.

U.S. report finds widespread forced Uighur labor in China

By Ben Fox, Associated Press

U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a ban on exports from an area of northwest China following a report that found widespread use of forced labor.

D.C. mayor declares state of emergency as virus cases rise

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

By declaring a state of emergency, Bowser has the authority to order medical quarantines, request federal assistance and take steps to stem price gouging for critical supplies.