Mar 12 NHL ‘pausing’ season amid virus concerns By Stephen Whyno, John Wawrow, Associated Press The NHL is halting play with 189 games left in the regular season and sparking uncertainty about how many more if any could be go on before the playoffs. Continue reading
Mar 12 U.S. Soccer apologizes for arguments in equal pay case By Associated Press The U.S. Soccer Federation apologized after it contended in court documents that women on its national team had lesser responsibilities and physical abilities than their male counterparts. Continue reading
Mar 12 Democrats shift debate from Phoenix to D.C. due to virus concerns By Associated Press The party had already announced that the debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders would be held without a live audience. Now the location is changing due to concerns about cross-country travel. Continue reading
Mar 12 Most coronavirus patients recover. Anxiety and fear still loom By Carla K. Johnson, Victoria Milko, Associated Press Because the difference in impact can be so great, global health authorities have the difficult task of alerting the public to the virus' dangers without creating panic. Continue reading
Mar 12 U.S. Capitol closing to public until April amid virus outbreak By Associated Press Only lawmakers, staff, journalists and visitors with official business will be permitted to enter the buildings. Continue reading
Mar 12 Trading halted on Wall Street after stocks plunge 7 percent at open By Associated Press Worries are rising that the White House and other authorities around the world can’t or won’t do what’s needed to help soon. Continue reading
Mar 12 What you need to know about Trump’s novel coronavirus response By Yamiche Alcindor On the same day the World Health Organization declared novel coronavirus a pandemic, President Donald Trump laid out his plans to combat COVID-19 in an Oval Office address. Here's what we know. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 56:45 In address to nation, Trump announces travel restrictions, economic relief measures President Trump addressed the nation about novel coronavirus Wednesday evening, announcing the suspension of travel from Europe for a period of 30 days as well as a series of economic relief measures. Earlier in the day, the World Health Organization… Continue watching
Mar 11 NBA suspends season until further notice over virus fears By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press The NBA has suspended its season "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 11 Chicago, other cities, cancel St. Patrick’s Day parades By Don Babwin, Associated Press Chicago's mayor said Wednesday that the parade that was scheduled for Saturday posed too big of a public health risk. Continue reading