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Police shift priorities as novel coronavirus crisis grows

By Michael R. Sisak, Jake Bleiberg, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

Police departments are shifting resources and adjusting priorities in an attempt to maintain public safety while doing their best to prevent infection among officers and suspects.

Sen. Cassidy on why Americans need to stay home amid pandemic

As Congress weighs relief packages meant to blunt the negative impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy, lawmakers are also trying to manage the outbreak’s damage in their own states. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of three medical doctors currently…

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Arizona elections chief seeks move toward all-mail elections

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said Wednesday that "we need to prepare now for any eventuality."…

Small businesses face devastation as damage from virus grows

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Across the country, in industries of every kind and size, the coronavirus outbreak has devastated small businesses.

GOP pushes back on Kansas governor for closing schools

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Conservatives said Kelly's order to close schools was an overreaction. The measure also would prohibit her from confiscating guns. Kelly hasn't suggested taking such action.

German leader calls novel coronavirus biggest challenge since WWII

By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

She said everyone in Germany must help protect those most vulnerable to infection, illness and death.

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.

Confronting Coronavirus

To offer context around these uncertain times, the PBS NewsHour will shed light on what health precautions everyone should take, as well as the pandemic’s economic impact.