Mar 23 Democrats block vote on virus aid package to wrangle more help for workers, public health By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press At the Capitol, tempers flared and emotions were raw as senators struggled over critically needed aid. Democrats argue the package is tilted toward corporations. Continue reading
Mar 23 Ontario to close all non-essential businesses By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Ontario Gov. Doug Ford said Monday he will release the list of businesses that will be allowed to stay open, but food will remain on the grocery store shelves and people will still have access to medication. Continue reading
Mar 23 Stocks fall, despite federal aid as traders wait for Congress By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press Earlier, markets got a bump following the Federal Reserve's latest massive announcement of support. But the gains quickly vanished. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Biden urges Trump to give Americans 'unvarnished truth' about COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Monday criticized President Donald Trump for using daily press briefings with the White House coronavirus task force as an opportunity to lash out at the media and political rivals rather than “inform and reassure”… Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Virginia Governor Ralph Northam gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: North Carolina governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases. Continue reading
Mar 23 Congressional rescue talks continue as coronavirus crisis expands By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the coronavirus crisis deepened, the nation shut down and the first U.S. senator tested… Continue reading
Mar 23 Pompeo leaves Kabul with no word on political power-sharing deal By Rahim Faiez, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Since the signing of the deal, the peace process has stalled amid political turmoil in Afghanistan, with the country's leaders squabbling over who was elected president. Continue reading
Mar 22 WATCH: Senate to vote on coronavirus relief bill By News Desk U.S. Senate to vote on coronavirus relief bill. Continue reading
Mar 22 Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for virus, forcing quarantines By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is the first U.S. senator to test positive for COVID-19, the infection caused by the coronavirus. Continue reading