Mar 15 Fed takes emergency steps to slash rates and ease bank rules By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero and announced it would purchase more Treasury securities to encourage lending to try to offset the impact of the… Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 5:17 What’s being done to stop Russia’s election interference? By PBS NewsHour Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election has been well documented, and evidence shows Russia is again trying to undermine the 2020 election. But what is the federal government doing to stop it? Richard Hasen, founder of the Election… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 6:00 Coronavirus outbreak is ‘a time of sacrifice for all of us’ By PBS NewsHour To help contain transmission of coronavirus, the CDC has issued guidelines for “social distancing.” But as the virus continues to spread, many more questions on when to close schools, how to seek day-to-day healthcare and the extent of the outbreak… Continue watching
Mar 15 How it spreads, infects: Coronavirus impact comes into focus By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer The medical impact of the new coronavirus is coming into sharper focus as it continues its spread in what is now officially recognized as a pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Coronavirus task force holds press conference By News Desk Members of the coronavirus task force are holding a press briefing at 5 p.m. EST in the James S. Brady Briefing Room. Continue reading
Mar 15 Trump considering `full’ pardon for ex-adviser Michael Flynn By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he's considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about dealings with Russia’s ambassador before Trump took office. Continue reading
Mar 15 Several African nations roll out measures to fight virus By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Several African countries have announced sweeping restrictions to try to contain the steady spread of the coronavirus, which has reached at least 25 of Africa's 54 countries. Continue reading
Mar 15 NFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season By Barry Wilner, Associated Press By a close vote, NFL players have approved a new labor agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season. It also includes higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players. Continue reading
Mar 15 Vatican’s Holy Week to proceed but without public amid virus By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s Holy Week ceremonies will go ahead but without public attendance as Italy tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the Holy See said Sunday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement that “as far as… Continue reading
Mar 15 NYC mayor: City lockdown possible in virus fight By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, reacting to announcement of a curfew in neighboring Hoboken, New Jersey, says that a lockdown in the nation's largest city couldn't be ruled out. Continue reading