Novel coronavirus

Marijuana industry faces uncertainty as COVID-19 crisis continues

By Associated Press

The unofficial holiday celebrating all things cannabis arrives Monday as the nation's emerging legal marijuana market braces for an economic blow from the coronavirus crisis, with many consumers reducing spending or going underground for deals.

Massachusetts becomes coronavirus hot spot as cases surge

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Massachusetts has become a hot spot of coronavirus infections, drawing the concern of federal officials and promises of aid from hard-hit New York as the state's death toll prepares to double in less than a week.

What history revealed about cities that socially distanced during a pandemic

By Dr. Howard Markel

In 2005, in response to the threat of H5N1, a flurry of pandemic preparedness planning began in Washington and across the nation that would set the groundwork for what’s happening now.

Government relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans from the government under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to call for changes to the program before Congress provides it with new funding.

WATCH: NYC cancels June events, including 3 major parades

By Jennifer Peltz, Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York City is barring its famous summer street celebrations for the month of June, and the state is exploring new ways to expand coronavirus testing.

Some U.S. manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat

By Colleen Long, Gene Johnson, Mike Corder, Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing and a small number of other manufacturers around the U.S. geared up Monday to resume production this week amid pressure from President Donald Trump to reopen the economy and resistance from governors who warn there is…