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Some migrants detained in Louisiana are being released, lawyers say

By Associated Press

Several lawyers say they have been notified that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would start releasing their clients, some of whom had been previously denied parole, amid the ongoing pandemic.

Americans should cover faces when outside, CDC recommends

By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Mike Schneider, Associated Press

New federal guidelines Friday recommend that Americans wear face coverings when in public to help fight the spread of the new coronavirus. President Donald Trump immediately said he had no intention of following the advice himself, saying, “I'm choosing not…

Most states have issued stay-at-home orders, but enforcement varies widely

By Candice Norwood

Their hesitation to strictly enforce the directives highlights the challenges of preserving civil liberties during an unprecedented health crisis.

White House convenes oil CEOs as bust threatens U.S. boom

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

Executives of Chevron, Exxon and other large and medium-size petroleum companies and industry trade groups, as well as Republican lawmakers convened at Friday's White House gathering with President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court postpones April arguments because of coronavirus

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court says it will postpone arguments scheduled for April because of the coronavirus pandemic, but isn't ruling out hearing some arguments within months.

Government’s relief program for small businesses off to a slow start

By Ken Sweet, Joyce M. Rosenberg, Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

The federal government’s relief program for small businesses is off to a slow start, with few businesses able to apply and some big banks saying they’re not ready to process applications.

Cuomo to sign order allowing for ventilators to be taken from private companies

By Marina Villeneuve, John Leicester, Aritz Parra, Associated Press

With coronavirus deaths climbing rapidly in New York, the governor announced Friday he will use his authority to take ventilators and protective gear from private hospitals and companies that aren’t using them.

4 tips for staying connected during coronavirus, from migrants who live far from family

By Lynnette Arnold, The Conversation

As social distancing and shelter-in-place orders are implemented to curb the spread of coronavirus, ever more people worldwide are separated from relatives, friends and loved ones. As of March 29, an estimated 229 million Americans, 60 million…

NYC mayor urges national enlistment program for doctors

By Associated Press

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling for a national enlistment program for doctors and nurses to handle an expected surge in coronavirus cases in New York and other places around the country.