Apr 28 Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer By Collin Binkley, Associated Press President Donald Trump says states should "seriously consider" reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall. Continue reading
Apr 27 As Pence heads to Minnesota, voters in key battleground state weigh Trump's pandemic response By Meredith Lee The Minnesota trip marks the vice president’s fourth public appearance outside Washington since the World Health Organization officially declared the pandemic — his previous three trips were to other states key to Trump’s re-election: Colorado, Wisconsin and Virginia. Continue reading
Apr 27 With schools shuttered, districts struggle to feed students and communities By Candice Norwood School districts launched meal delivery services and grab-and-go locations that not only feed students, but in many cases adult community members, too, as unemployment numbers and the need for food rise. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Texas governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference to give an update on the state’s plans to ease stay-at-home restrictions and reopen some businesses. Continue reading
Apr 27 New York nixes Democratic presidential primary due to virus By Associated Press In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: WHO holds news conference on novel coronavirus By Associated Press "The pandemic is far from over," Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a Geneva news conference. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on the novel coronavirus pandemic as the state considers easing its stay-at-home order. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: IMF director discusses economic effects of coronavirus By Candice Norwood The International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, talks about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 27 Undefeated, high schoolers head online for virtual proms By Associated Press High schoolers have turned to virtual proms to salvage at least one slice of fun and tradition for the Class of 2020. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: NYC mayor says clinics set to start 'self-swab' coronavirus tests By Associated Press Mayor Bill de Blasio said the “self-swab” tests would allow for more and easier testing and make it safer for test-seekers and health care workers alike. Continue reading