Apr 09 Watch 6:49 How religious observances are adapting to social distancing By John Yang, Rachel Wellford In April, millions of Christians, Jews and Muslims around the world mark Easter, Passover and Ramadan -- some of the holiest observances of the year. But how are followers of these religions expressing faith and community when the pandemic makes… Continue watching
Apr 09 As virus kills, NYC shortens deadline for claiming dead By Michael R. Sisak, John Minchillo, Associated Press The medical examiner's office says it will now keep bodies in storage for just 14 days before they're buried in the city's potter's field on Hart Island. Continue reading
Apr 09 Coronavirus forces new approaches to fighting wildfires By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated. But in a wildfire, thousands of firefighters will be summoned to work in close quarters for… Continue reading
Apr 09 Great Lakes get extra funds for cleanups, invasive species By John Flesher, Associated Press Federal officials say additional funds provided by Congress will help clean up toxic sites and otherwise protect the Great Lakes. Continue reading
Apr 09 Georgia postpones primaries again because of coronavirus By Ben Nadler, Associated Press It comes after Wisconsin went ahead with elections on Tuesday, forcing thousands of voters to stand in hourslong lines amid the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 09 During pandemic, D.C. volunteers provide food for the needy By Ashraf Khalil, Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Activists in Washington, D.C., are teaming up to feed the needy during the coronavirus outbreak. Southeast Washington was already a food desert with residents experiencing chronic nutritional and health issues even before the COVID-19 pandemic locked down the nation's capital,… Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Kentucky governor gives novel coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: White House task force urges men with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested By Associated Press So far, Dr. Deborah Birx says, 56% of the people tested for COVID-19 are female, and 16% of them tested positive for the virus. But for the men, 23% tested positive. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Louisiana’s Edwards says he’s weighing keeping schools closed By Candice Norwood Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s likely to keep Louisiana’s K-12 public schools shuttered for the rest of the school year because of the coronavirus, in response to calls from state education leaders not to reopen them because of public… Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves give coronavirus update By Rebecca Newman Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is set to hold a press conference providing an update on his state's response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading