Feb 28 Mexico confirms first 2 cases of novel coronavirus By Associated Press One of the patients is in Mexico City and the other in the northern state of Sinaloa. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 7:52 New book explores the schemes and scandals of Deutsche Bank By Paul Solman The fallout from the 2008 global financial crisis revealed that some of the world's most powerful banks were involved in reckless financial dealings. Germany’s Deutsche Bank took a particularly aggressive approach -- the consequences of which are still playing out… Continue watching
Feb 27 Court denies Joe Arpaio's bid to remove criminal conviction, citing pardon By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Arpaio argued the misdemeanor contempt of court conviction should be removed so it can't be raised against him in future court cases. Continue reading
Feb 27 U.S. reports worrisome new virus case in California after Trump urges calm By Lauren Neergaard, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The person in California doesn't appear to have the usual risk factors of having traveled abroad or being exposed to another patient. Continue reading
Feb 26 WATCH: Trump puts Pence in charge of novel coronavirus response By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence will be working with the government's top health authorities, and Trump's earlier-appointed coronavirus task force, to oversee the response. Continue reading
Feb 26 Obama lawyers tell pro-Trump super PAC to stop airing misleading ad By Associated Press The ad misuses a snippet from an audio version of Obama's book "Dreams from My Father" to make it sound as though Obama is criticizing Biden's support of the black community. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 11:16 Trump moves to reassure public on virus response, appointing Pence to lead it President Trump has faced criticism for his response to the global outbreak of novel coronavirus. On Wednesday, he held a briefing about how the federal government is mobilizing in case the illness spreads widely within the U.S. Yamiche Alcindor and… Continue watching
Feb 26 Trump defends handling of virus while Democrats seek $8.5 billion By Darlene Superville, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The White House has considered naming a virus czar, and HHS Secretary Alex Azar himself was said to be supportive of naming a czar. Continue reading
Feb 26 Court sides with Trump in 'sanctuary cities' grant fight By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The decision overturned a lower court's decision ordering the administration to release funding to New York City and seven states. Continue reading
Feb 26 Death toll rises to 22 from New Delhi protests over new citizenship law By Sheikh Saaliq, Emily Schmall, Associated Press The dead included a policeman and an intelligence bureau officer, and the government has banned public assembly in the affected areas. Continue reading