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
Mar 20 ‘New football journey’: Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers By Fred Goodall, Associated Press The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced his decision Friday in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity. Continue reading
Mar 19 Immigration courts are still open as coronavirus cases grow By Yamiche Alcindor Without more specific guidance, these unions say, immigration judges and other courtroom personnel have been largely left to make their own decisions on how to stem the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 19 California governor issues stay-at-home order amid coronavirus outbreak By Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom said late Thursday that the statewide restriction on any non-essential movement outside the home is needed to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state's medical system. Continue reading
Mar 19 National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the outbreak By Brady McCombs, James Anderson, Associated Press Entry fees have been eliminated, but many parks are closing visitor centers, shuttles and lodges to fight the spread of the virus. Gateway towns, however, fear they couldn't handle a local outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 12:56 Senate Republicans draft 3rd relief bill as coronavirus cases surge across U.S. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the U.S. has surged past 11,000, and officials expect it to rise quickly in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Senate is working on a huge economic aid package, and President Trump is waiving… Continue watching
Mar 19 In $1 trillion virus response, McConnell proposes paying $1,200 per person By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Keeping paychecks flowing for idled workers as jobless claims skyrocket is a top priority for both the Republican and Democratic plans emerging from Congress. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 11:38 Defense Sec. Mark Esper on mobilizing the U.S. military to fight COVID-19 The U.S. military is gearing up to fight the novel coronavirus, which is spreading rapidly across the U.S. Plans include deployment of hospital ships as overflow for hospitals, allocation of critical medical supplies and research in military labs on development… Continue watching