Mar 18 Trump's proposed coronavirus economic package could approach $1 trillion By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Trump's proposed economic package alone could approach $1 trillion, a rescue initiative not seen since the Great Recession. Continue reading
Mar 18 Iran reports single biggest jump in coronavirus as 147 more die By Nasser Karimi, Aya Batrawy, Associated Press It marks the biggest 24-hour rise in deaths since officials first acknowledged cases of the virus in Iran in mid-February. Continue reading
Mar 18 Durant among 4 Nets players to test positive for COVID-19 By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press The Nets announced that one player is exhibiting symptoms, while the other three are asymptomatic. All four players have been isolated and are under the care of team physicians. Continue reading
Mar 17 Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out By Michelle L. Price, Scott Sonner, Associated Press Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered casinos and other non-essential businesses like bars, movie theaters and gyms, to close starting noon Wednesday to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 17 Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico By Elliot Spagat, Colleen Long, Associated Press Two administration officials said Tuesday that the president has the power to take such action during a pandemic like the coronavirus outbreak but is still considering whether to do so. Continue reading
Mar 17 Most California schools likely out until the fall, governor says By Adam Beam, Don Thompson, Associated Press Nearly all the state’s schools have already shut down as the most populous state tries to stop the spread of the virus, and the rest will soon, he said. Continue reading
Mar 17 Joe Biden wins Florida as coronavirus disrupts primary voting By Will Weissert, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Tuesday's primaries demonstrated the uncertainty confronting the Democratic contest as it collides with efforts to slow the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Mar 17 China to expel American reporters after U.S. curbs its media By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China announced that it will revoke the media credentials of all American journalists at three major U.S. news organizations, in effect expelling them from the country. Continue reading
Mar 17 Fed launches 2 emergency programs last seen in the Great Recession By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve has put in motion two emergency lending programs that were last deployed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to ease the flow of credit to businesses and households struggling amid the viral outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 17 Ohio Democratic Party sues over delay of primary election By Julie Carr Smyth, Dan Sewell, Associated Press The Ohio Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit over Secretary of State Frank LaRose's decision to set a new state primary election date. But politicians on both sides of the aisle are expressing frustration after the primary was postponed because… Continue reading