Health Nov 16 Michigan governor says she has authority to issue second stay-at-home order The Democratic governor spoke with reporters Monday, a day after announcing restrictions amid a surge of COVID-19 cases that has led to increased hospitalizations and deaths. By David Eggert, Associated Press
Politics May 22 U.S. warns Los Angeles stay-at-home extension could be illegal The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to the mayor of Los Angeles warning that an extension of the coronavirus stay-at-home orders may be unlawful. By Brian Melley, Associated Press
Arts May 17 Watch 3:49 A mother’s COVID-19 children’s book parodies go viral New York City mother of two Stefanie Trilling is aiming to bring a little joy to the world during the pandemic by parodying classic children's book covers. A lawyer by training with no artistic background, her paintings have gone viral… By Megan Thompson
Economy May 04 Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus The pandemic has jeopardized zoos worldwide that have been forced to close but rely on ticket sales. The struggle has some zoos turning to social media to engage with people who can no longer visit and raise some much-needed cash. By Terry Tang, Associated Press
May 01 South Carolina governor to lift stay-at-home order Monday By Associated Press South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says he will end the state’s stay-at-home order on Monday. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says state’s stay-home-order remains in effect By David Eggert, Associated Press Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan's stay-at-home order remains in effect despite Republicans’ refusal to extend her underlying coronavirus emergency declaration. Continue reading
Apr 30 Michigan House doesn’t extend virus emergency order amid protests By David Eggert, Mike Householder, Associated Press Hoisting American flags and handmade signs, protesters returned to the Michigan Capitol to denounce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-home order and business restrictions. Continue reading
Apr 29 Debate flares over legal protections as businesses open up By Brady McCombs, Associated Press As governments across the United States gradually allow businesses to reopen, leaders are grappling with how much legal protection to give companies in case their workers get sick from the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 27 U.S. Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease By Kevin Freking, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Trump administration is reviewing new federal plans designed to guide restaurants, schools and others as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions. Continue reading