Apr 12 Millions of taxpaying immigrants won’t get stimulus checks By Astrid Galvan, Philip Marcelo, Claudia Torrens, Associated Press The relief package that Congress approved to help Americans during the coronavirus pandemic has one major exclusion: millions of immigrants who do not have legal status in the U.S. but work here and pay taxes. Continue reading
Apr 12 WATCH: Can my phone tell if I’ve been near someone with COVID-19? By Hari Sreenivasan One of the ways to decrease the spread of COVID-19 is through contact tracing, meaning once someone tests positive, finding everyone that individual has come into contact with and warning them. Continue reading
Apr 12 Nursing home deaths soar past 3,300 in alarming surge By Bernard Condon, Randy Herschaft, Associated Press More than 3,300 deaths have been linked to coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities nationwide, an alarming rise in just the past two weeks. Continue reading
Apr 12 Fears of ‘Wild West’ as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health officials warn that the current “Wild West” of unregulated tests is creating confusion that… Continue reading
Apr 12 Turkey tightens virus lockdown but tries to protect economy By Suzan Fraser, Ayse Wieting, Associated Press The sudden announcement of a 48-hour curfew in 31 cities on Friday evening led to crowds rushing to grocery stores to buy provisions. Continue reading
Apr 12 Pope urges solidarity on an Easter of both joy, virus sorrow By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis called for solidarity the world over to confront the “epochal challenge” posed by the coronavirus pandemic, as Christians celebrated a solitary Easter Sunday, blending the joyful feast day with sorrow over the toll the virus has already taken. Continue reading
Apr 12 UK PM Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life By Pan Pylas, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he owes his life to the National Health Service staff who treated him for COVID-19, ahead of figures Sunday in which the U.K. is expected to surpass 10,000 coronavirus-related deaths. Continue reading
Apr 11 Biden beats Sanders to win Alaska Democratic primary By Associated Press Joe BIden has won the Alaska Democrats' party-run presidential primary, beating Sen. Bernie Sanders days after Sanders suspended his campaign. Continue reading
Apr 11 IRS deposits first economic support payments By Associated Press The IRS says the first economic support payments stemming from the coronavirus outbreak have been deposited in taxpayers’ bank accounts. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 3:29 Family holiday traditions go virtual during the pandemic By Melanie Saltzman, Laura Fong This Holy Week, celebrated by Christians worldwide, coincides with the Jewish holiday Passover, when people often join family for religious gatherings. But these aren’t normal times. NewsHour Weekend’s Melanie Saltzman recently met a neighbor who is finding ways to cope… Continue watching