Government response updates: Trump says 'it could have been stopped,' again blames China
Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead(WASHINGTON) — As the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus passes 9,000 in the U.S. Thursday morning, and the northern border to Canada closes to nonessential travel, President Donald
Chicago Trade's For Jacksonville Quarterback Nick Foles
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Bears have traded a compensatory fourth round pick to the Jacksonvile Jaguars for quarterback Nick Foles. Foles signed a four year, 91 million dollar contract, including just over 50 million guaranteed,
Property owner tells restaurants to pay employees, not rent during coronavirus pandemic
Casarsa/iStock(JONESBORO, Ark.) — A property owner in Arkansas will not make its restaurant tenants pay rent in April during the move coronavirus pandemic, in which the practice of social distancing has impacted businesses like eateries. Young Investment
How to get financial help during coronavirus pandemic
allanswart/iStock(NEW YORK) — As the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit more Americans, helpful resources are emerging. One of the fastest-growing fallouts of coronavirus is a spike in the unemployment rate in the U.S.,
Fearing outbreaks and riots, nation’s prison and jail wardens scramble to respond to COVID-19 threat
Gatsi/iStock(NEW YORK) — As much of the nation adjusts this week to sudden and indefinite home confinement, prison and jail wardens across the U.S. are scrambling to forestall an outbreak of COVID-19 inside a crowded U.S. correctional
Senate moving at 'warp speed' on $1T stimulus with $500B in checks to Americans
rarrarorro/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Capitol Hill — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said this week that his Republicans would move at “warp speed” to craft a $1 trillion economic stimulus package, and it appears they are doing just that.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard ends presidential campaign
ABC(NEW YORK) — Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has announced the end to her campaign following continued low placement in national polls, a weak finish during Super Tuesday and subsequent contests and failing to meet the
'American Idol' suspends production, sends contestants home
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — “You’re going to Hollywood” is usually what American Idol contestants hope to hear but, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they instead are being told, “You’re going home.” The popular ABC singing competition with judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie,
Angela Bassett reveals which actresses she'd like to see play her in a biopic
Fox(NEW YORK) — Angela Bassett has played many important women in her career, from the illustrious Tina Turner in the biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It, to Betty Shabazz in both Malcolm Xand Panther, Katherine Jackson in The Jacksons:
Nearly 40% of those hospitalized with coronavirus are younger than 54: CDC
Chanintorn.v/iStock(NEW YORK) — As many spring breakers are still seen ignoring social distancing on the beaches of Florida, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is saying more younger people than initially thought are getting seriously ill