May 04 Watch 4:50 In unprecedented day at U.S. Supreme Court, justices hear arguments by phone By Yamiche Alcindor, Geoffrey Lou Guray Monday marked a Supreme Court argument unlike any other -- not because of the legal issues at stake, but because of the logistics made necessary by the pandemic. The session took place over the telephone and was broadcast live, representing… Continue watching
May 04 Senate reopens despite risks as House preps more virus aid By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The 100 senators are convening for the first time since March, while the House is staying away due to the health risks, as the conflicted Congress reflects an uneasy nation. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is extending an executive order mandating that some nonessential businesses close for another week, until May 15. Continue reading
May 04 Coverage of Alaska policing, Kashmir crackdown win Pulitzers By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The announcement of Pulitzer winners was postponed from April 20 to give Pulitzer Board members who were busy covering the pandemic more time. … Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: New Jersey schools to remain closed for the academic year By Associated Press New Jersey schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. Continue reading
May 04 U.S. awards 29 Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Six Army soldiers who were injured in a ballistic missile attack in Iraq in January have been awarded Purple Hearts, and 23 others have been approved for the award and will get them later this week, U.S. Central Command said… Continue reading
May 04 With split delayed, United Methodists face a year in limbo By David Crary, Associated Press Had there been no coronavirus pandemic, America’s largest mainline Protestant denomination would be convening this week for a likely vote to break up over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ pastors. Continue reading
May 04 Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus By Terry Tang, Associated Press The pandemic has jeopardized zoos worldwide that have been forced to close but rely on ticket sales. The struggle has some zoos turning to social media to engage with people who can no longer visit and raise some much-needed cash. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: D.C. mayor says more than 5,000 total cases in nation’s capital By Candice Norwood This total includes about 260 deaths and 450 people hospitalized as a result of contracting the virus. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading