Apr 11 Politics mixes with science as states turn to virus models By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A gaping spread in statistical models for the coronavirus pandemic has injected a political element into the scientific endeavor. Continue reading
Apr 11 20,000: U.S. death toll overtakes Italy’s as Midwest braces By Kathleen Foody, Amy Forliti, Geir Moulson, Associated Press The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world Saturday at about 20,000, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering… Continue reading
Apr 11 Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside By Stefanie Dazio, Franklin Briceno, Michael Tarm, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom-and-pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too. Continue reading
Apr 11 Every 15 seconds: Outbreak overwhelms NYC’s emergency system By Michael R. Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press Operators pick up a new call every 15.5 seconds. Panicked voices tell of loved ones in declining health. There are multitudes of cardiac arrests and respiratory failures and others who call needing reassurance that a mere sneeze isn't a sign… Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 3:42 Global death toll tops 100,000 as Trump speaks of reopening the economy By John Yang The global death toll from coronavirus has now passed the 100,000 mark, just four months after the illness first appeared. In the U.S., 18,000 people have died -- nearly double the total from a week ago. Still, some hot spots… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 2:47 News Wrap: Oil producers agree to cut global supply In our news wrap Friday, members of OPEC, along with Russia and Mexico, agreed to cut global oil production by up to 10 million barrels a day, or a tenth of the world supply. It’s an effort to stabilize oil… Continue watching
Apr 10 Why uncertainty about coronavirus breeds opportunity for misinformation By Courtney Vinopal Americans right now face a dual challenge: to protect themselves and others from the new illness COVID-19, which is highly contagious and potentially deadly, as well as from the dangers of misinformation about the virus. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 9:35 Congress has allocated $350 billion in small business loans. Why can’t owners get them? The economic emergency driven by the coronavirus pandemic is especially brutal for small businesses, many of which experienced an abrupt and complete loss of income. Although federal aid has been allocated to assist them, logistical obstacles to getting the funds… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 12:35 Shields and Brooks on COVID-19 suffering, Sanders’ exit Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in political news, including how Americans are holding up amid the public health and economic pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic, where… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 6:23 How Ina Garten is cooking through social distancing Amid government orders to stay home, many Americans are spending more time in the kitchen, reducing trips to the grocery store and getting creative with pantry staples. Acclaimed cookbook author Ina Garten is an expert on making the best of… Continue watching