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
Apr 20 WATCH: Trump suggests governors don’t ‘understand’ U.S. virus testing capacity By Associated Press Many of the nation’s governors have expressed concerns about returning to a more normal course of business without greatly expanding testing. Continue reading
Apr 20 U.S. lockdowns coincide with rise in poisonings from cleaners By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Reports of accidental poisonings from cleaners and disinfectants are up sharply, and researchers believe it's related to the coronavirus epidemic. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Maryland secures 500,000 tests from South Korea By Associated Press Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 20 Justices rule against Montana homeowners near Superfund site By Associated Press The Supreme Court delivered a setback Monday to Montana homeowners who are seeking additional cleanup of arsenic left over from years of copper smelting. Continue reading