The NBA has pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 at the earliest, saying Monday the extra time was needed in part to make sure player training options would be safe and controlled in…
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MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
The Detroit Tigers can feel certain about one thing: They have the No. 1 pick in the draft.
Prince Harry records message for Thomas the Tank Engine
Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children’s favorite Thomas the Tank Engine.
Partisan division might hold up next virus relief package
Congress is plunging ahead on a new coronavirus relief package, but deepening partisan divide and uncertainty in the schedule could stall the federal response to the health crisis and deteriorating U.S. economy.
Winfrey, Bush to appear in global virus relief livestream
Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and former President George W. Bush will be among 200 star-studded participants in a 24-hour global livestream event.
Asian celebs work to combat racist attacks amid pandemic
Actress Olivia Cheng was recently volunteering in Vancouver when she says she witnessed a man drive up to an elderly Chinese woman, roll down his window and yell, “This is your fault!” before throwing trash at her.
As fewer people fly, rate of guns found in bags by TSA jumps
With far fewer people flying because of travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, airport security screeners are naturally finding fewer guns in carry-on baggage.
Masks, temperature checks mark ‘new normal’ at restaurants
With staff wearing masks, checking customers’ temperatures and using disposable paper place mats, some of the nation’s restaurants reopened for dine-in service Monday as states loosened more coronavirus restrictions. But many eateries remained closed…
Nevada joins Western States Pact for COVID-19 response, reopening economy
Sisolak said that the partnership will help in “sharing critical information and best practices on how to mitigate the spread.”
UNLV School of Medicine dean helps launch plasma program for COVID-19 patients
Doctors in Las Vegas say they are “cautiously optimistic” about a treatment for COVID-19 patients that has already been used to remedy the sick for more than 100 years.