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Nation Sep 19

Why the cost of holding prisoners at Guantanamo Bay keeps rising

White House finishing up plan for closing Guantanamo Bay prison

A White House spokesman says the administration is in the "final stages" of drafting its latest plan to close the prison holding terrorism detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

By Associated Press

Dozens of detainees released in 2014, but goal of closing Guantanamo still far off

By PBS NewsHour

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Shields and Brooks Weigh Obama’s First Week, Economy Plans

President Barack Obama wasted no time putting his stamp on key policy areas during his first few days in office -- including renewing a push for an economic stimulus plan. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the moves.

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Arts Apr 02

Carnegie Hall projects $9 million deficit, expects cuts next season

By Ronald Blum, Associated Press

Health Apr 02

Central Park houses hospital ward as NY races to add beds

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Politics Apr 02

Trump administration pledges crackdown on black-market medical gear

By Associated Press

Politics Apr 02

Judge won’t delay Wisconsin election but extends voting

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

Nation Apr 02

Navy captain fired after pleading for help on coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier

By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press

Health Apr 02

Confirmed coronavirus cases hit 1 million around the world

By Associated Press

Health Apr 02

Trump administration moves toward broader use of face masks

By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Nation Apr 02

U.S. allowing longer shifts at nuclear plants in pandemic

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Economy Apr 02

Some in U.S. may not get stimulus checks until August

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Health Apr 02

Los Angeles mayor tells 4 million residents to wear masks

By Robert Jablon, Associated Press

Economy Apr 02

About half of working households lost income due to coronavirus, new poll shows

By Josh Boak, Emily Swanson, Associated Press

Intake tents set up for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients are seen outside of SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Nick Oxford - RC21SF9PHFEU

Nation Apr 02

Could the coronavirus reshape America’s social safety net?

By Daniel Bush