Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino closing for 3 weeks; Derby now canceled
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Just 3 days after an announcement that the race would run without fans, the 2020 Sunland Derby has officially been…
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College student launches program to shop for at-risk people in Las Vegas, Reno
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, VA (KVVU ) — The coronavirus outbreak has some elderly in the Las Vegas…
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Melania Trump tweets about coronavirus, but remains largely out of sight on the crisis
While President Donald Trump has spoken frequently about the coronavirus outbreak, first lady Melania Trump has kept a relatively low profile, which…
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Trump calls on Americans to cease hoarding supplies; U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid virus fears
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Americans to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies, while one of the nation’s most…
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Health care and consumer industry groups concerned about supply shortages during coronavirus pandemic
Health care and consumer industry groups and even federal agencies have been sounding the alarm that the US may face major problems in keeping basic…
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Kroger, Publix and other grocery stores are changing hours to clean and cope with shopping frenzies
Some of the largest grocery chains in the United States, including Kroger, H-E-B and Walmart, are changing store hours during the coronavirus…
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Scholastic is offering free online courses so your kids can keep learning while schools are closed
As schools across the nation close because of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of students are stuck at home with their classes on hold. But before…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks thanks his helpers as he recovers from coronavirus
Tom Hanks has coronavirus and now, extra helping hands to get him through the hard times. Hanks shared an update from Australia, where he and his…
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What will happen when Earth reopens?
I live in downtown Los Angeles, a part of the city that is usually dominated with tourists and foot traffic. Restaurants are plentiful, office…
Continue Reading Nike, Urban Outfitters and other retailers shuttering stores temporarily because of coronavirus
A growing number of retailers have announced they are temporarily closing stores in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Nike, Urban…
Continue Reading Pelosi urges social distancing and says third coronavirus response package is in the works
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday a third legislative package is in the works in response to the spread of coronavirus and urged lawmakers to…
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TSA quadrupled its carry-on allowance for hand sanitizer, but where can we find any?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Friday that it has increased its carry-on liquid limit to up to 12 ounces for hand…
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Pope Francis gives his blessing to an eerily empty St. Peter’s Square
St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican is normally swarming with tens of thousands of visitors hoping to get a glimpse of Pope Francis as he…
Continue Reading READ: Letter from consumer industry group over concerns about supply shortages during coronavirus pandemic
On Sunday, the group representing food and retail companies like Clorox, Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo told the State Department and the US Trade…
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Ferrari suspends production at two Italian factories because of coronavirus
Ferrari is temporarily closing two manufacturing centers in Italy because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Italian sports car maker said Saturday it…
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Top infectious disease expert doesn’t rule out supporting temporary national lockdown to combat coronavirus
The nation’s top infectious disease expert on Sunday did not rule out supporting a temporary national lockdown of the country’s…
Continue Reading What history says about crises, approval ratings and a President running for reelection
Poll of the week: A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS released this week finds that President Donald Trump’s approval rating among voters stands…
Continue Reading Robert Durst murder trial is suspended because of coronavirus concerns
The murder trial of multimillionaire Robert Durst will be suspended until April 6 because of the coronavirus outbreak, two sources with knowledge of…
Continue Reading What the US military could and couldn’t do in the fight against coronavirus
Many pundits and politicians have been asking why the US military isn’t doing more to help combat the spread of coronavirus in the United…
Continue Reading Trump says he is ‘strongly considering’ full pardon of Michael Flynn
President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that he is “strongly considering” a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn.…
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City of El Paso confirms 2nd coronavirus case: Man in his 40s hospitalized
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials said Sunday they had confirmed a second case of coronavirus infection in the city. The latest patient is a…
Continue Reading NFL players narrowly vote to approve new collective bargaining agreement
National Football League players narrowly approved the ratification of a new, 10-year collective bargaining agreement, the NFL Players Association…
Continue Reading Academy of Country Music Awards postponed because of coronavirus
The Academy of Country Music Awards scheduled for April 5 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for September because of the coronavirus…
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Academy of Country Music Awards postponed because of coronavirus
The Academy of Country Music Awards scheduled for April 5 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for September because of the coronavirus…
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Las Palmas Del Sol restricting El Paso hospital visitors in virus response
EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is restricting visitors at all its facilities in response to the novel coronavirus. The…
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Wayne Rooney: We were treated like guinea pigs over the coronavirus
Former Manchester United and England soccer international Wayne Rooney has joined a growing list of high-profile stars who have criticized…
Continue Reading Janitors sanitized schools after coronavirus fears and a Vermont community raised money to pay them extra
A community in Vermont rallied around its school system’s janitorial staff after a two-day cleaning spree amid the coronavirus pandemic. Two…
Continue Reading Egg McMuffin rat is the newest fast food rodent star in New York
Cigarette cockroach was the star of New York City’s viral scene less than six months ago. But, new year, new creature. And Egg McMuffin rat…
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4 stabbed – including 2 kids – at Midland Sam’s Club; man charged with attempted murder
MIDLAND, Texas — A man who allegedly stabbed four people, including two children, at a Midland Sam’s Club was charged with attempted capital murder…
Continue Reading Vice President Mike Pence won’t get tested for coronavirus at this time, official says
Vice President Mike Pence will not get tested for coronavirus after a White House physician said it wasn’t necessary at this time, a White…
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