Mar 25 Watch 6:40 ER doctor in NYC says 'everything is transformed' as COVID-19 grips hospitals New York hospitals are being hit with a crush of patients suffering from COVID-19. There are over 30,000 confirmed cases in the state, and more than 280 people have died. While the hospitalization rate has slowed, it is still doubling… Continue watching
Mar 25 $2 trillion virus rescue bill hits late snags in U.S. Senate By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The measure is the largest economic relief bill in history and both parties' leaders are pushing for quick passage. But several conservative Republican senators want late changes. Continue reading
Mar 25 Idaho issues statewide stay-at-home order By Associated Press Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced the order Wednesday, saying it would remain in effect for 21 days. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus updates By Tamara Lush, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offers updates on hs state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: California governor says 4 banks to waive mortgage fees By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Governor Gavin Newsom will give an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 25 Minnesota governor orders residents in nonessential jobs to stay at home By Associated Press The governor's order begins at midnight Friday for at least two weeks. Continue reading
Mar 25 Judge orders environmental review of Dakota Access pipeline By Associated Press A U.S. district judge wrote that the easement approval for the pipeline remains "highly controversial" under federal environmental law, and a more extensive review is necessary than the environmental assessment that was done. Continue reading
Mar 25 Amid criticism, drugmaker waives specialty status for COVID-19 drug By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Facing public criticism, the maker of a promising coronavirus drug said Wednesday it will waive a special regulatory designation that could have allowed it to block competition and boost profits for its treatment. Continue reading
Mar 25 Trump administration urged to free migrants as virus surges By Ben Fox, Philip Marcelo, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Pressure was mounting on the Trump administration Wednesday to release people from immigration detention facilities where at least one detainee has tested positive for COVID-19 and advocates fear tight quarters and overall conditions could cause rapid spread of the virus. Continue reading
Mar 25 New York struggles with coronavirus as U.S. deaths top 1,000 By Jennifer Peltz, Colleen Long, Associated Press New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of… Continue reading