Apr 15 Watch 6:43 A doctor answers viewer questions about COVID-19 During these confusing and unprecedented times, we all have questions. The NewsHour is beginning a new weekly segment in which viewers submit theirs to us online and via social media, and we’ll do our best to track down some answers. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 4:10 Trump says he's confident U.S. is past the peak of COVID-19 At the White House's Wednesday Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump announced that guidelines for reopening parts of the country would be released on Thursday. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s intended timeline and why he’s receiving criticism… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 2:09 'You're not alone': How teenagers are dealing with social distancing By Student Reporting Labs Schools across the U.S. have now been shuttered for weeks, forcing kids to stay home and parents to help orchestrate their online learning. But the adjustments to remote study and social isolation aren't easy for young people. NewsHour’s Student Reporting… Continue watching
Apr 15 Mnuchin, Schumer rev up talks as small business aid runs dry By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A key coronavirus rescue fund nearly exhausted, negotiations are accelerating in Washington over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request to help smaller employers across the country keep workers on their payroll. Continue reading
Apr 15 California to give cash payments to immigrants hurt by virus By Adam Beam, Associated Press California will give cash payments to immigrants living in the country illegally who have been hurt by the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 15 CEOs raise concerns, urge caution as Trump looks to reopen economy By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press They, too, want to get the economy going but they have worries about whether there are enough coronavirus tests available to ensure workers can safely return to the job. Continue reading
Apr 15 Famous paintings come to life in these quarantine works of art By Joshua Barajas Visiting museums to experience art in person is not an option in the era of social distancing. These creatives are staging their own art works at home. Continue reading
Apr 15 Millions of Americans are receiving relief payments this week, but who is being left out? By Candice Norwood The majority of Americans are eligible to receive one-time cash payments. But for some, accessing those funds is a confusing and complicated process. Continue reading
Apr 15 What policing during the pandemic reveals about crime rates and arrests By Tom Nolan, The Conversation With officers being hit by illness, arrests have dropped during the coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile, crime rates have remained static, or even fallen. Is it time to rethink policing?… Continue reading
Apr 15 More states begin to pay additional $600 in unemployment aid By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press At least 32 states will provide the extra federal benefits by the end of this week -- nearly a month after businesses began shutting down across the country because of the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading