Apr 03 Americans should cover faces when outside, CDC recommends By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Mike Schneider, Associated Press New federal guidelines Friday recommend that Americans wear face coverings when in public to help fight the spread of the new coronavirus. President Donald Trump immediately said he had no intention of following the advice himself, saying, “I'm choosing not… Continue reading
Apr 03 Most states have issued stay-at-home orders, but enforcement varies widely By Candice Norwood Their hesitation to strictly enforce the directives highlights the challenges of preserving civil liberties during an unprecedented health crisis. Continue reading
Apr 03 White House convenes oil CEOs as bust threatens U.S. boom By Ellen Knickmeyer, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Executives of Chevron, Exxon and other large and medium-size petroleum companies and industry trade groups, as well as Republican lawmakers convened at Friday's White House gathering with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Apr 03 ‘We’re moving way too slowly’ says California homeless advocate By Janie Har, Associated Press California officials have vowed repeatedly to get the roughly 150,000 people experiencing homelessness indoors, but testing shortages and bureaucratic wrangling are making it difficult. Continue reading
Apr 03 Supreme Court postpones April arguments because of coronavirus By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court says it will postpone arguments scheduled for April because of the coronavirus pandemic, but isn't ruling out hearing some arguments within months. Continue reading
Apr 03 Hungary’s Orban strikes back at EU criticism on extra powers By Associated Press Hungary's prime minister has struck back at his critics in the European Union by saying he has "no time" to deal with them during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 5:14 In latest book, author Erik Larson looks back at another time of crisis: London’s Blitz In previous books like "The Devil in the White City" and "Isaac's Storm," bestselling author Erik Larson has used everyday people to chronicle historical events. But his latest offering, "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and… Continue watching
Apr 03 Putin suggests sizable oil production cut as prices fall By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin says he supports cutting oil production by about 10 million barrels a day to shore up falling prices. Continue reading
Apr 03 Cleanup of U.S. nuclear waste takes back seat as virus spreads By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic is resulting in more challenges as the nation's only underground repository for nuclear waste finished ramping down operations Wednesday to keep workers safe. Continue reading
Apr 03 Government’s relief program for small businesses off to a slow start By Ken Sweet, Joyce M. Rosenberg, Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press The federal government’s relief program for small businesses is off to a slow start, with few businesses able to apply and some big banks saying they’re not ready to process applications. Continue reading