California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions, a decision he says will be made without “political pressure,” an apparent reference to President Donald Trump declaring himself the ultima…
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States largely have authority over when to shut down, reopen
President Donald Trump has shown no reluctance to use his White House perch to commend and criticize governors over steps they’ve taken to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Virus cases about 2M worldwide; few new hot spots
New York’s coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 and the worldwide number of confirmed cases hovered around 2 million on Monday, even as the lack of fresh hot spots globally yielded a ray of optimism and fueled discussions about how some places might b…
Sports Down Under seem a long way off due to coronavirus
Australia is doing no better or worse than other countries deprived of their professional sport due to the new coronavirus. Which is probably surprising in itself.
Detained immigrants plead for masks, protection from virus
Elsy was on the phone in an immigration detention center when guards showed up with face masks and forms to sign.
Officials want delay in nation’s head count due to virus
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 head count of all U.S. residents because of the coronavirus outbreak, a move that if approved by lawmakers would push back timetables for releasing data used to draw congressional and legisl…
Government loans start flowing to small businesses
The flow of money to small businesses under the government’s $349 billion coronavirus relief plan is picking up momentum although many company owners are still waiting and wondering.
Mom of T-wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dies from COVID-19
Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19 after more than a month of fighting the virus. She was 59.
Relief money is coming — for some. Here’s what to know.
Americans are beginning to see the first economic impact payments hit their bank accounts.
First inmate case of coronavirus confirmed at Clark County jail
An inmate booked at the Clark County Detention Center since November has tested positive for the coronavirus. Three other inmates from the same unit were isolated in …