Mar 21 N Korea test fires missiles; Seoul slams it as inappropriate By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea on Saturday fired two presumed short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea’s military said, as it continues to expand military capabilities amid deadlocked nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration and a crippling global health crisis. Continue reading
Mar 20 Virus prompts U.S. and Mexico to restrict border travel By Ben Fox, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Both countries and Canada also agreed to immediately turn back anyone trying to cross their borders illegally, with U.S. officials saying that the unchecked entry of people from around the world poses a potential health risk because of the rapidly… Continue reading
Mar 20 Stocks give up gains after New York tightens virus clampdown By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The Dow Jones Industrial Average erased an early gain of 444 points and was down 180 points, or 0.9%, in afternoon trading. Continue reading
Mar 20 ‘New football journey’: Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers By Fred Goodall, Associated Press The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced his decision Friday in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity. Continue reading
Mar 20 Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread By Carley Petesch, Associated Press The coronavirus is now moving into parts of the world that may be the least prepared. Some countries in Africa and Latin America lack the equipment or even trained health workers to respond. Continue reading
Mar 19 California governor issues stay-at-home order amid coronavirus outbreak By Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom said late Thursday that the statewide restriction on any non-essential movement outside the home is needed to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state's medical system. Continue reading
Mar 18 Tumbling stocks erase nearly all Dow gains since Trump’s inauguration By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press Even prices for investments seen as safe during downturns fell as the coronavirus outbreak chokes the economy and investors rush to raise cash. Continue reading
Mar 18 Small businesses face devastation as damage from virus grows By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Across the country, in industries of every kind and size, the coronavirus outbreak has devastated small businesses. Continue reading
Mar 18 Weld ends Republican primary challenge to Trump By Associated Press Bill Weld, the former Massachusetts governor, is the final major Republican challenger to President Donald Trump to leave the race. Continue reading
Mar 18 Senate passes coronavirus response measure to provide sick leave and free testing By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The Senate overwhelming passed a second coronavirus response bill, sending it to Trump to enact with his signature. Continue reading