Mar 20 Watch 7:20 Why U.S. national security community hasn’t prioritized public health — until now Should the U.S. have been better prepared for the coronavirus pandemic? Experts both inside and outside of the government have sounded the alarm for years about the possibility of a dire public health crisis. One of them was Dr. Kenneth… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 12:12 Shields and Brooks on American life amid a pandemic Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including a surreal week in which much of American daily life shut down, bright spots of people helping each other… Continue watching
Mar 20 Virus prompts U.S. and Mexico to restrict border travel By Ben Fox, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Both countries and Canada also agreed to immediately turn back anyone trying to cross their borders illegally, with U.S. officials saying that the unchecked entry of people from around the world poses a potential health risk because of the rapidly… Continue reading
Mar 20 Happy hours go virtual amid novel coronavirus crisis By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Video chat happy hours have popped up all over social media as communities have closed bars and restaurants to all but delivery and takeout and banned large gatherings in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Mar 20 Special podcast: Understanding the coronavirus What are the origins of novel coronavirus and what comes next? Peter Daszak, a zoologist who studies outbreaks, and PBS NewsHour health and data producer Laura Santhanam join PBS NewsHour correspondent Lisa Desjardins for a closer look. Continue reading
Mar 20 Army closing recruiting stations, moves effort online By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press James McConville, chief of staff of the Army, tells Pentagon reporters the service will move to "virtual" recruiting. Continue reading
Mar 20 WATCH: Illinois governor orders residents to stay at home By John O'Connor, Associated Press Pritzker's order announced Friday will still allow the state's 12.6 million residents to seek essentials including groceries and medicine. Continue reading
Mar 20 Stocks give up gains after New York tightens virus clampdown By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The Dow Jones Industrial Average erased an early gain of 444 points and was down 180 points, or 0.9%, in afternoon trading. Continue reading
Mar 20 WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo orders work from home By Tim Sullivan, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Cuomo said is he directing all workers in nonessential businesses to stay home and banning gatherings statewide. Continue reading
Mar 20 National Spelling Bee called off because of coronavirus By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press Scripps announced its decision Friday morning, citing recommendations against large gatherings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ongoing state of emergency in Maryland. Continue reading