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Unemployment surge pushing state funds toward insolvency

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

A surge in unemployment caused by the coronavirus shutdown has started to take a financial toll on state jobless funds. At least six states already have asked to borrow money from the federal government to pay unemployment claims because their…

WATCH: Florida’s DeSantis announces lifting of some restrictions

By Associated Press

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s restaurants and retail stores will be allowed to reopen Monday at 25% capacity, if the local government allows it.

How teachers are trying to reach English language learners during pandemic

By Jo Napolitano, The Hechinger Report

Many teachers say they are struggling to connect with English-language learners at home, but are using high- and low-tech methods in an attempt to overcome the digital divide and other challenges.

Food crisis deepens as Puerto Rico school cafeterias shutter

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Puerto Rico is refusing to open school cafeterias amid coronavirus health concerns and has not tapped into millions of federal dollars for help.

WATCH: Pelosi, Clyburn announce members of Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis

By Candice Norwood

The 12-member committee will be led by Majority Whip James Clyburn and will include up to seven Democratic lawmakers and five Republican lawmakers.

McConnell now open to state aid in next virus relief bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Reversing course, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says he is "open" to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief bill.

Making public transit safe a next hurdle in easing lockdowns

By Mike Corder, Angela Charlton, Associated Press

Public transportation systems in cities around the world are key to getting workers back on the job and restarting devastated economies as coronavirus infections decline. Yet officials say mass transit will have to be re-imagined for the pandemic era.

WATCH: 5 tips for talking to children about COVID-19

By Justin Stabley

The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has caused stress for millions across the globe. For children, who have seen their daily lives and schooling structures upended, the stress may manifest in different ways.

WATCH: Cuomo says COVID-19 fatalities ‘still disgustingly high’ in NY

By Associated Press

New York reported 330 new COVID-19 deaths, continuing a trend of daily fatalities decreasing slowly over the past three weeks.

NCAA supports plan allowing college athletes to earn money from endorsements

By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press

The NCAA announced Wednesday that its Board of Governors supports a plan that gives athletes the ability to cash in on their names, images and likenesses as never before and without involvement from the association, schools or conferences.