Novel coronavirus

Rural America watches pandemic erupt in cities as fear grows

By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

Those living in rural America fear the spread of the disease to areas with scarce medical resources, the social isolation that comes when the only diner in town closes its doors and the economic free fall that's hitting hard in…

WATCH: North Carolina governor gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will give an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

New unemployment benefit claims rise to levels unseen in recent U.S. history

By Rebecca Santana, David A. Lieb, Associated Press

U.S. Department of Labor figures to be released Thursday are expected to shatter the old record for the greatest number of new unemployment claims filed in a single week.

Stocks jump, heading for first back-to-back gain in 6 weeks

By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

Stocks are adding to their gains Wednesday as Congress moves closer to passing a $2 trillion package to help the economy deal with damage caused by the coronavirus.

WATCH: WHO chief says political leadership 'can stop this pandemic'

By Associated Press

In a virtual press briefing in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the U.N. health agency has called repeatedly for heads of state to lead a “whole-of-government” response to the new coronavirus.

WATCH: Biden calls for 'meticulous oversight' of virus aid package

By Alexandra Jaffe, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke about the novel coronavirus pandemic. …

WATCH: Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote

By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.

COVID-19 around the world: Spain's deaths leap and Prince Charles now infected

By Associated Press

Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland.

Novel coronavirus-related crimes capitalize on global panic

By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, so too do the crimes related to it — transgressions that capitalize on fear, panic and the urge to lay blame, and add to the burden on law enforcement agencies trying to protect vulnerable citizens.