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
Mar 11 Chelsea Manning attempts suicide in jail says legal team By Associated Press Manning has been in jail since May for refusing to testify before a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks. Continue reading
Mar 11 Only essential staff and limited family permitted at NCAA tournaments By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press Plans for refunding tickets purchased in advance are still being worked out. Continue reading