Health

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.

WATCH: Trump invokes Defense Production Act to increase masks, supplies to fight coronavirus

By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump, appearing in the White House briefing room for the third day in a row, said he would sign the Defense Production Act "in case we need it" as the government bolsters resources for an expected surge in cases of…

After closures at U.S.-Canada border, Trump says he'll halt nonessential travel at southern border

By Yamiche Alcindor

White House officials said the northern border closings -- like the southern border plan being considered -- will not apply to American citizens, green-card holders and foreigners who already have legal rights to be here.

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.

Clean water access for India's poor spawns virus concerns

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

Experts say keeping hands clean is one of the easiest and best ways to prevent transmission of the new coronavirus, in addition to social distancing. But for India's homeless and urban poor who live in thousands of slums across major…

I toured this exhibit on epidemics before the coronavirus pandemic shut it down

By Joshua Barajas

On the second floor of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, a placard at the end of an exhibit asks a question we all may be thinking right now, in the middle of a global health emergency: What’s next?…

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.

Eurovision Song Contest canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

By Associated Press

The Eurovision Song Contest has been canceled, becoming the latest victim of the coronavirus epidemic.

Ravaged by war, Middle Eastern countries face a new scourge

By Isabel Debre, Associated Press

Long-running wars and conflicts across the Middle East have wrecked potential defenses against coronavirus outbreaks, leaving millions vulnerable in Yemen, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, the Gaza Strip and elsewhere.

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.