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WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus updates

By Tamara Lush, Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offers updates on hs state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

WATCH: California governor says 4 banks to waive mortgage fees

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Governor Gavin Newsom will give an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

Minnesota governor orders residents in nonessential jobs to stay at home

By Associated Press

The governor's order begins at midnight Friday for at least two weeks.

Judge orders environmental review of Dakota Access pipeline

By Associated Press

A U.S. district judge wrote that the easement approval for the pipeline remains "highly controversial" under federal environmental law, and a more extensive review is necessary than the environmental assessment that was done.

Amid criticism, drugmaker waives specialty status for COVID-19 drug

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Facing public criticism, the maker of a promising coronavirus drug said Wednesday it will waive a special regulatory designation that could have allowed it to block competition and boost profits for its treatment.

Trump administration urged to free migrants as virus surges

By Ben Fox, Philip Marcelo, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Pressure was mounting on the Trump administration Wednesday to release people from immigration detention facilities where at least one detainee has tested positive for COVID-19 and advocates fear tight quarters and overall conditions could cause rapid spread of the virus.

New York struggles with coronavirus as U.S. deaths top 1,000

By Jennifer Peltz, Colleen Long, Associated Press

New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of…

WATCH: Indiana governor gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will give an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

Chicago reserves hotel rooms to ease hospital demand

By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

Chicago's plan to reserve at least 1,000 hotel rooms through partnerships with five hotels is the first such sweeping strategy unveiled in the U.S. aimed at relieving the pressure on hospitals that are the only option for the seriously sick.