Mark Blum, a veteran stage actor known for films including “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Crocodile Dundee,” has died due to complications from Covid-19, according to a statement released by the Screen Actors Guild. Blum was 69. Though he was perhaps best known for the 1985 film “Desperately Seeking Susan,” in which he starred alongside Madonna
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(CNN) — La Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) dijo el martes que está acelerando el uso de un tratamiento de plasma sanguíneo para pacientes gravemente enfermos con el coronavirus, lo que facilita a los médicos probar otra herramienta para atacar la enfermedad. La FDA dijo en
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A video shows the lungs of a man who had been asymptomatic a few days earlier. Now, the patient has Covid-19 and his lungs are failing to function properly, said Dr. Keith Mortman, the chief of thoracic surgery at George Washington University Hospital. The Washington, D.C., hospital recently released a 3D video of the coronavirus
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Multiple health care workers on Thursday debunked a statement from a White House adviser that the media is overstating the need for personal protective equipment in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Their comments come after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told CNN earlier Thursday the media should “not sensationalize this crisis” when asked
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Multiple health care workers on Thursday debunked a statement from a White House adviser that the media is overstating the need for personal protective equipment in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Their comments come after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told CNN earlier Thursday the media should “not sensationalize this crisis” when asked
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President Donald Trump, who has been regularly dishonest and inaccurate in his remarks about the coronavirus crisis, delivered another series of false and misleading claims at the White House coronavirus briefing on Thursday. Here is a preliminary roundup: Gov. Jay Inslee’s comments and the media Trump denounced “the fake news” for a report that Washington
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Flight attendants are mourning the death of a beloved colleague this week as they keep working in conditions that they say feel increasingly dangerous. Paul Frishkorn, a longtime union representative and Philadelphia-based flight attendant for American Airlines, died this week, the airline confirmed Wednesday in a statement to CNN. Authorities in Pennsylvania have yet to
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EL PASO, Texas — Monica Escobedo held a graduation ceremony for her son Aaron Adams in the living room of their home. Adams is a senior at Riverside High School and was a member of the football team. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, there is uncertainty whether there will be a graduation ceremony for high
Continue Reading (CNN Español) – Por unanimidad, la Asamblea Legislativa de El Salvador autorizó al gobierno del presidente Nayib Bukele la contratación de un préstamo, la emisión de títulos valores o la combinación de ambos por 2.000 millones de dólares para la atención de la emergencia por el coronavirus. Según los diputados, el dinero del préstamo también
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones has been arrested on suspicion of DWI and other offenses after officers heard gunshots and found him in a parked car with a handgun and a half-empty bottle of liquor early Thursday, Albuquerque police said. The 32-year-old Jones was arrested on suspicion of aggravated
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EL PASO, Texas — Elementary school students within the El Paso Independent School district who don’t have a reliable computer at home started being issued iPads Thursday, ahead of home learning beginning Monday. EPISD@Home starts on Monday and every child is going to need a way to connect to their online classes as schools remain
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EL PASO, Texas — Many are stocking up on essentials like food, toilet paper and sanitizing wipes. “Sold Out” signs and labels are an all-too-familiar sight, frustrating shoppers across the country. It’s something that one local distributor says we may have to get used to, because if the shopping doesn’t slow down, the shortages might
Continue Reading China’s startups had a rough time last year because of an economic slowdown and giant flops that scared away investors. Now they’re having to dig deep and get creative to survive the coronavirus crisis that threatens to freeze activity during one of the most important funding periods of the year. So far this year, venture
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For superstar US swimmer Katie Ledecky, a five-time Olympic gold medalist who has 15 world championship titles and has broken 14 world records, the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games because of the coronavirus pandemic was disappointing, “but it was certainly the right call,” she told CNN on Thursday. “I think we all expected
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EL PASO, Texas — Lloyd’s Pub shut their doors when the city of El Paso requested them to. “It was on Saint Patrick’s Day of all days to do that but we understand. The community is more important, every person matters,” said Sylvia Colbert, one of the owners of Lloyd’s Pub on the city’s west side.
Continue Reading (CNN) — Estados Unidos acusó al cuestionado presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y varios de sus funcionarios clave de narcoterrorismo y corrupción, y ofreció recompensas millonarias por información que lleve a su captura. El secretario de Justicia, William Barr, anunció los cargos en una conferencia de prensa este jueves por la mañana. Según el comunicado,
Continue Reading Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer challenged President Donald Trump Thursday night to “prove” he stands with the state after the President criticized her for asking the federal government for more help fighting the coronavirus outbreak. Trump, during an interview with Fox News on Thursday night, repeatedly slammed the Democratic governor for her demands that the federal
Continue Reading The number of coronavirus cases in Michigan has skyrocketed to nearly 3,000 from less than 350 a week ago, but the state is still struggling to obtain supplies behind the states where the pandemic has hit the hardest. For weeks, the scenes of coronavirus outbreaks in New York, Washington and California have captured the nation’s
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Netflix, conference calls and online college classes are part of the Obama family’s day-to-day life during their coronavirus self-quarantine, Michelle Obama told Ellen DeGeneres in a televised phone call posted on Twitter. With their daughters Malia and Sasha home from college, the family is trying to establish a routine, the former first lady said. “We’re
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Netflix, conference calls and online college classes are part of the Obama family’s day-to-day life during their coronavirus self-quarantine, Michelle Obama told Ellen DeGeneres in a televised phone call posted on Twitter. With their daughters Malia and Sasha home from college, the family is trying to establish a routine, the former first lady said. “We’re
Continue Reading Donald Trump, the President from Queens running the country, is keeping a close eye on Andrew Cuomo, the governor from Queens running his home state. The high-profile political leaders know each other well and have for years. Trump has even given thousands of dollars in the past to advance both Cuomo’s political career and that
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Due to coronavirus concerns, New Mexico State University moved classes and operations online. Now, the university is working to host a virtual commencement this May. NMSU President John Floros made the announcement during a virtual town hall meeting Thursday afternoon. “We will have a virtual commencement, we’re not exactly sure
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CANTILLO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District became at least the second school system in El Paso County to extend the closure of its schools indefinitively. The decision comes after the county judge just days ago issued a stay-at-home order until further notice to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Canutillo ISD had been
Continue Reading (CNN Business) — Un número récord de estadounidenses solicitaron su primera semana de beneficios de desempleo la semana pasada, al tiempo que empresas han cerrado para frenar la propagación del coronavirus. Las solicitudes iniciales de desempleo aumentaron a 3,28 millones ajustados estacionalmente en la semana que terminó el 21 de marzo, según el Departamento de
Continue Reading The Senate’s historic $2 trillion stimulus package is set for debate on the House floor Friday. The chamber will convene at 9 a.m. to consider the largest emergency aid package in US history in response to the coronavirus outbreak and its economic fallout, following a remarkable 96-0 Senate vote late Wednesday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Continue Reading House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday predicted that the House will overwhelmingly approve the $2 trillion stimulus package with a “strong bipartisan vote” after the measure passed the Senate late Wednesday night. “I anticipate and feel certain that we will have a strong bipartisan vote,” Pelosi said, touting the changes Democrats were able to secure
Continue Reading Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he is mandating a 14-day self-quarantine for anyone traveling to his state from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the city of New Orleans. The executive order — which marks just the latest clampdown on domestic travel amid the novel coronavirus pandemic — applies only to those who arrive
Continue Reading (CNN) — El Congreso de Estados Unidos se prepara para votar sobre el mayor paquete de ayuda de emergencia en la historia del país, con el que se busca responder al brote de coronavirus y sus consecuencias económicas. Pero el proyecto de ley ha planteado múltiples preguntas a medida que los legisladores se apresuran por definir
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