Apr 20 Texas can ban medication abortions during virus efforts, appeals court rules By Associated Press A federal appeals court says Texas can now ban medication abortions as part of the state's emergency effort to fight the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 3:17 A sanitation worker’s fears about collecting trash during the pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase “essential workers” tends to bring to mind first responders and hospital staff. But a key function of American society is collecting garbage to keep our communities clean. PBS station WTTW in Chicago is producing… Continue watching
Apr 20 WATCH: Georgia governor aims to reopen some businesses as early as Friday By Associated Press Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has rolled out aggressive plans to reopen the state’s economy, saying many businesses shuttered to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus may reopen their doors as early as Friday. Continue reading
Apr 20 Marijuana industry faces uncertainty as COVID-19 crisis continues By Associated Press The unofficial holiday celebrating all things cannabis arrives Monday as the nation's emerging legal marijuana market braces for an economic blow from the coronavirus crisis, with many consumers reducing spending or going underground for deals. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 5:53 The ‘Self Made’ story of American millionaire Madam C.J. Walker By Hari Sreenivasan America's first self-made female millionaire was Madam C.J. Walker, an African American who rose from domestic labor to her own beauty empire in the early 1900s. Now, Walker is the inspiration for a Netflix limited series, "Self Made," starring Octavia… Continue watching
Apr 20 Massachusetts becomes coronavirus hot spot as cases surge By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Massachusetts has become a hot spot of coronavirus infections, drawing the concern of federal officials and promises of aid from hard-hit New York as the state's death toll prepares to double in less than a week. Continue reading
Apr 20 Government relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans from the government under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to call for changes to the program before Congress provides it with new funding. Continue reading
Apr 20 Some U.S. manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat By Colleen Long, Gene Johnson, Mike Corder, Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing and a small number of other manufacturers around the U.S. geared up Monday to resume production this week amid pressure from President Donald Trump to reopen the economy and resistance from governors who warn there is… Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Newsom holds a news conference to give an update on the state’s efforts to combat novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Michigan governor condemns residents protesting COVID-19 restrictions By Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading