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
Mar 11 Watch 11:28 What WHO doctor says Americans should do in face of COVID-19 pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak to be a global pandemic. The illness has infected about 120,000 people worldwide and claimed 4,400 lives, and public health officials both within the U.S. and abroad are warning… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison In our news wrap Wednesday, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison. The 67-year-old faced a maximum of 29 years after being convicted of raping one woman in 2013 and sexually assaulting another in 2006. Continue watching
Mar 11 D.C. mayor declares state of emergency as virus cases rise By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press By declaring a state of emergency, Bowser has the authority to order medical quarantines, request federal assistance and take steps to stem price gouging for critical supplies. Continue reading