Mnuchin downplays possibility of recession amid coronavirus outbreak
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday downplayed the likelihood of an economic recession as the economy takes a beating from the coronavirus…
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America’s death toll from coronavirus will depend on nation’s response, top infectious disease expert warns
The nation’s top infectious disease expert on Sunday warned that hundreds of thousands could die nationwide if America doesn’t take…
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Poll: Majority of Americans believe the worst is yet to come from the coronavirus outbreak
A new national poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal released Sunday finds that concern about coronavirus is widespread and, as seen in…
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‘The Plot Against America’ offers a chilling alternate past, with an eye on the present
Including his masterpiece “The Wire,” David Simon’s HBO series have garnered critical acclaim while appealing to a small if…
Continue Reading ‘Westworld’ could learn a thing or two from ‘Watchmen’ as its third season begins
In the small world of sci-fi/fantasy franchises turned into HBO series, “Westworld” — returning for its third season after a…
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SpaceX launch delayed after engine power issue is detected moments before liftoff
SpaceX’s latest rocket launch was called off Sunday after computers detected an issue with engine power just moments before liftoff. The Falcon…
Continue Reading Why Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s not getting tested for coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said Sunday that he is not currently planning to get tested for coronavirus…
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Family of Premier League star Jan Vertonghen held at knifepoint in burglary
The family of Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen was held at knifepoint in a burglary while the player was away with his club on Champions…
Continue Reading Twitter could have caused a coronavirus panic in New York. It’s not doing a lot about it
Tweets falsely claiming that New York City was going into lockdown as a result of the coronavirus swirled around Twitter Thursday evening. A…
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Two New Jersey men used drones to smuggle drugs and cell phones into a prison, federal authorities say
The United States Department of Justice has charged two New Jersey men with using drones to sneak drugs and other contraband into a federal prison in…
Continue Reading This past week signaled a turning point in America’s health emergency
From behind the big oak desk in the Oval Office, the most solemn setting in times of national emergency, President Donald Trump somberly addressed…
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This past week signaled a turning point in America’s health emergency
From behind the big oak desk in the Oval Office, the most solemn setting in times of national emergency, President Donald Trump somberly addressed…
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Top US health official warns that America has ‘not reached our peak’ in coronavirus cases
America hasn’t hit the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, a top US health official said, even as the number of cases nears 3,000 and officials…
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Sunny and quiet Monday before rain rolls in mid-week
The sunshine returns to the Borderland at least for one day. The warm temperatures will continue to be the story with our highs topping off in the…
Continue Reading White House issues work travel restrictions for federal employees
The White House has notified federal departments and agencies that only “mission-critical” travel is recommended for federal employees at…
Continue Reading Biden expected to make overtures to Sanders’ supporters in first one-on-one debate
As Joe Biden is set to debate one-on-one against Bernie Sanders for the first time, the former vice president Sunday night will attempt to make…
Continue Reading Families resort to yelling to their loved ones from outside infected nursing home in Washington
When you walk on the street past the Life Care Center, a nursing home where the coronavirus has killed more Americans than any other place in the…
Continue Reading Who can shelter the economy and markets from a pandemic? It’s not clear
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Investors are…
Continue Reading How Trump’s presidency has played for Russia
The precise contours of Russia’s 2020 election interference remain shrouded in classified intelligence assessments. CNN’s Clarissa Ward…
Continue Reading The Japanese calligrapher who keeps a forgotten female ancient script alive
As a teenager, Kaoru Akagawa couldn’t read her Japanese grandmother’s letters, but she put it down to her unclear handwriting. Over a…
Continue Reading 3 things to watch in the first one-on-one debate between Biden and Sanders
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders enter their first one-on-one debate Sunday night under unprecedented circumstances. The debate, which was originally…
Continue Reading This pandemic risks bringing out the worst in humanity
A woman at an Australian supermarket allegedly pulls a knife on a man in a confrontation over toilet paper. A Singaporean student of Chinese…
Continue Reading Cats and dogs abandoned at the start of the coronavirus outbreak are now starving or being killed
The novel coronavirus has infected more than 100,000 people around the globe, killing more than 4,000. But it’s not just humans impacted by the…
Continue Reading Simone Biles claps back at USA Gymnastics after they wish her happy birthday
Simone Biles’ quest for answers about the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal is not stopping, not even on her birthday. The Olympic gold…
Continue Reading A third NBA player tests positive for coronavirus
A third NBA player tested positive for coronavirus Saturday, according to a statement from the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have not named the…
Continue Reading The women who inspired RBG and the women she’s inspired
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become something of a cultural touchstone. From murals and movies to lipsticks and tote bags, the Notorious RBG (as some…
Continue Reading Walmart shortens its hours and stores across America close their doors
The coronavirus crisis is hurting America’s retail industry, so many stores are shutting their doors or reducing their hours. Walmart, the…
Continue Reading Why the Ides of March is considered bad luck
If you’re looking for a story that makes you smile and fills your heart with happiness, quickly close out of this one and subscribe to this…
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Health officials provide Borderland school districts with Coronavirus Guidance
EL PASO, Texas– As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread nationwide, city health officials are working with school districts to keep…
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