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Could clarity around U.S. response to pandemic calm the economy?

The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to cause economic shockwaves. On Wall Street, stocks plummeted again, with their accumulated decline now erasing nearly all the market gains since President Trump took office. Can the government take any action to reassure investors…

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Police shift priorities as novel coronavirus crisis grows

By Michael R. Sisak, Jake Bleiberg, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

Police departments are shifting resources and adjusting priorities in an attempt to maintain public safety while doing their best to prevent infection among officers and suspects.

Sen. Cassidy on why Americans need to stay home amid pandemic

As Congress weighs relief packages meant to blunt the negative impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy, lawmakers are also trying to manage the outbreak’s damage in their own states. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of three medical doctors currently…

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Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

As command module pilot, Worden remained in lunar orbit while Scott and Irwin descended to the surface with the Apollo program's first moon buggy.

Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in state jobless claims

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.

Small businesses face devastation as damage from virus grows

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Across the country, in industries of every kind and size, the coronavirus outbreak has devastated small businesses.

GOP pushes back on Kansas governor for closing schools

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Conservatives said Kelly's order to close schools was an overreaction. The measure also would prohibit her from confiscating guns. Kelly hasn't suggested taking such action.

U.S. Census Bureau suspends field operations on virus concerns

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Field operations have been suspended for two weeks, citing the health and safety of its workers and the U.S. public from the novel coronavirus.

Q&A — What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.