Mar 19 In $1 trillion virus response, McConnell proposes paying $1,200 per person By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Keeping paychecks flowing for idled workers as jobless claims skyrocket is a top priority for both the Republican and Democratic plans emerging from Congress. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 11:38 Defense Sec. Mark Esper on mobilizing the U.S. military to fight COVID-19 The U.S. military is gearing up to fight the novel coronavirus, which is spreading rapidly across the U.S. Plans include deployment of hospital ships as overflow for hospitals, allocation of critical medical supplies and research in military labs on development… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 6:17 Despite empty store shelves, grocery association says supply chain 'very strong' Many Americans have encountered long lines and empty shelves at grocery stores recently. But the problem is not one of supply; rather, stores say that most shortages are temporary and due strictly to an unprecedented surge in buying, as panicked… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 5:50 Economist Ken Rogoff on whether the U.S. has ever experienced a crisis like this one The coronavirus pandemic is causing immense economic damage. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has surged as businesses nationwide close down and are forced to lay off workers. Has the country ever experienced anything like this? Paul Solman… Continue watching
Mar 19 Map: Watch the real-time spread of coronavirus in the U.S. By Chan Young Park See where and how reported coronavirus cases in the U.S. have grown over time in the map. Continue reading
Mar 19 Places of worship try to keep the faith during the COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Norris As churches, mosques and temples do their part in limiting human interaction, the faithful are trying to settle into new routines of observance and prayer, and places of worship are harnessing technology to connect. Continue reading
Mar 19 U.S. citizen accused of human rights violations freed in Lebanon By Kathy McCormack, Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press A U.S. citizen who had faced decades-old murder and torture charges in Lebanon has been freed, a senator who had pushed for his release announced Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 19 California governor says 60,000 homeless could be infected by novel coronavirus California has more than 150,000 homeless people, the most in the nation. Continue reading
Mar 19 $10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in U.S. By Reese Dunklin, Justin Pritchard, Associated Press Chain stores were accused of selling $26 thermometers and face masks at $39.95 a pair, while a convenience store offered toilet paper at $10 a roll next to a sign reading, "This is not a joke."… Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Trump, coronavirus task force speak from the White House By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump has offered mixed messaging while taking a series of other extraordinary steps to steady the nation, its day-to-day life suddenly and fundamentally altered. Watch the latest news briefing here live. Continue reading