Apr 24 Muslims begin marking a subdued Ramadan under virus closures By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Ramadan is usually a festive season, with the daylong fast followed by lavish meals and evening get-togethers. But this year many are confined to their homes, travel is heavily restricted and public venues like parks, malls and even mosques are… Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 9:55 What’s in the latest congressional pandemic relief package — and what’s not More help is on the way for American small businesses. The House approved a $484 billion measure aimed specifically at aiding smaller employers and hospitals Thursday. It comes as another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment. Meanwhile, a New York… Continue watching
Apr 23 Trump’s criticism adds to tough choices in Georgia reopening By Jeff Amy, Associated Press President Donald Trump's blunt disapproval of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to let some businesses reopen is only making decisions tougher for many owners, workers and customers. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 4:10 The politics behind protests of stay-at-home orders By Yamiche Alcindor Officials at all levels of U.S. government are engaged in discussions about how and when to resume commerce and other activities. Polling data shows the majority of Americans support restrictions to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus, but there have… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 9:16 What these 2 Georgia mayors think about reopening their state Georgia’s governor says the state will allow some businesses to reopen beginning this Friday -- a week before his stay-at-home order expires. It’s a decision President Trump says he opposes. So far, Georgia has seen more than 20,000 cases and… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:49 EU ambassador says bloc overcoming slow COVID-19 response with solidarity In Europe, leaders are discussing the same tough questions confronting the United States. When should pandemic restrictions be lifted? How hard will the road to recovery be? The European Union has agreed to create a massive recovery fund to try… Continue watching
Apr 23 North Dakota sets all-mail June primary due to virus fears By Associated Press North Dakota's June 9 primary will be conducted entirely by mail after all 53 counties chose to avoid in-person voting due to the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy held a news conference April 23 on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 2:26 Appreciative neighbors howl for health care workers in Missoula By Breanna McCabe, Montana PBS Despite the grief and horror of the novel coronavirus pandemic, people around the world have shown signs of solidarity, from window arias in Italy to skyscrapers lit up in New York City. Across the U.S., Americans have coordinated group cheers… Continue watching
Apr 23 U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes By Felicia Fonseca The department says it's still working to determine whether Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share of the funding. Meanwhile, the list of tribes suing the federal government to try and keep the money out of the hands of… Continue reading