March 2020

Pentagon says any military support to coronavirus response involves ‘trade-offs’

March 17, 2020 8:44 AM CNN

The Pentagon said the military “is ready and willing to support” US civilian authorities but it set limits Monday on what it can do after…

What historians hear when Trump calls coronavirus ‘Chinese’ and ‘foreign’

March 17, 2020 8:36 AM CNN

For immigration historians and other scholars, the way US President Donald Trump is describing the coronavirus pandemic has a familiar ring. Trump…

How Joe Biden could build on his delegate advantage Tuesday night

March 17, 2020 8:35 AM CNN

Super Tuesdays in March have been quite kind to former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden will likely continue his winning streak in Tuesday’s…

Amazon hiring 100,000 new distribution workers to keep up with online shopping surge caused by coronavirus

March 17, 2020 8:20 AM CNN

Amazon says the coronavirus outbreak has caused a surge in online shopping, and now the online giant is adding 100,000 new full-time and part-time…

Ohio secretary of state: ‘It was simply untenable’ to tell Ohioans go to the polls amid coronavirus

March 17, 2020 8:15 AM CNN

Ohio’s chief elections officer said the state’s decision to close the polls on Tuesday came after health experts’ guidance on…

Grocery rules for your coronavirus lockdown: Buy beans, freeze milk, don’t hoard, and more

March 17, 2020 8:15 AM CNN

Whether you’re housebound for the next couple of weeks from a COVID-19 quarantine, or simply trying to survive a school or work shutdown,…

Spain’s King Felipe VI renounces his inheritance from his father

March 17, 2020 8:08 AM CNN

King Felipe VI of Spain has renounced his personal inheritance from his father, Juan Carlos I, amid allegations of financial impropriety. Felipe also…

‘Cats’ meow: Musical tops 40th Annual Razzies for worst in cinema

March 17, 2020 7:56 AM CNN

Remember the time “Cats” knew what happiness was? That would probably be when the movie was unreleased and people couldn’t wait to…

Emergency flights authorized after Morocco flight ban

March 17, 2020 7:56 AM CNN

A series of emergency flights have been authorized to repatriate tourists from Morocco after a suddenly imposed blockade on air links left many…

UFC postpones next three events after fighting in Brazil with no fans

March 17, 2020 7:54 AM CNN

Major US sports have been suspended, top-flight football in Europe has been postponed and tennis tournaments have been put on hold because of…

Family finds safe way to visit 90-year-old grandmother in Manchester amid coronavirus restrictions

March 17, 2020 7:48 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, CT (WFSB) — Restrictions to nursing home visitations did not stop a…

URGENT – Biden receives Secret Service protection

March 17, 2020 7:47 AM CNN

(CNN) — Former Vice President Joe Biden received Secret Service protection starting Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The…

Billboard advertising school district goes viral for incorrect math

March 17, 2020 7:46 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Hemlock, MI (WNEM) — Right message, wrong math. Hemlock Public School District…

Carphone Warehouse to close all UK stores, leading to 2,900 job losses

March 17, 2020 7:36 AM CNN

Almost 3,000 people will lose their jobs after smartphone retailer Carphone Warehouse announced that it will close all of its standalone UK stores…

ABC-7 Xtra: Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 7:35 AM Nichole Gomez

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ABC-7 First Alert: A chance of spotty showers and cloudy for St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2020 7:32 AM Nichole Gomez

An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect as a weather system approaches the area, clouds will increase across the Borderland. Winds will be breezy and all…

This market crash is even crazier than 1929

March 17, 2020 7:27 AM CNN

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Monday was…

Anheuser-Busch plant employee tests positive for coronavirus

March 17, 2020 7:23 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story CARTERSVILLE, GA (WGCL) — An employee of the Anheuser-Busch plant in Georgia has…

Neil Young’s ‘Fireside Sessions’ streaming concert series is coming

March 17, 2020 7:14 AM CNN

No Neil Young concert tour? No problem. The legendary musician is one of several who has seen his planned tour disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.…

States move forward with Tuesday elections as coronavirus pandemic alters American life

March 17, 2020 6:39 AM CNN

Arizona, Florida and Illinois are moving forward with their presidential primaries on Tuesday, while other states postpone their elections over…

Malika Haqq welcomes first child with rapper O.T. Genasis

March 17, 2020 6:28 AM CNN

Malika Haqq is a new mom. Khloe Kardashian’s bff, who has made frequent appearaces on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” announced…

Idris Elba says he has coronavirus

March 17, 2020 6:27 AM CNN

Actor Idris Elba said he has tested positive for Covid-19. Elba, 47, said he received his test results Monday morning. So far, the…

An Atlanta firm starts a toilet paper drive-thru to give away its stock for free

March 17, 2020 6:04 AM CNN

With the coronavirus outbreak prompting people to panic-buy enough toilet paper to last them for years, the shelves at stores across the nation have…

McDonald’s closes seating at corporate-owned restaurants amid coronavirus outbreak

March 17, 2020 5:31 AM CNN

McDonald’s is closing the dining areas at its corporate-owned restaurants amid concern over the coronavirus pandemic. It is also encouraging…

John Legend plans home concert Chrissy Teigen trolls

March 17, 2020 5:26 AM CNN

Chrissy Teigen’s still going to troll John Legend, self-isolation or not. Our favorite celebrity couple on Twitter are bringing love and light…

As testing ramps up, many doctors and patients are still experiencing problems

March 17, 2020 5:19 AM CNN

The head of the World Health Organization has a simple message for all countries about who should be tested for coronavirus: “Test, test, test.…

Dubai World Cup to go ahead — without fans

March 17, 2020 5:16 AM CNN

This year’s Dubai World Cup, one of the highlights of the racing calendar, will go ahead without paid hospitality spectators because of the…

OPINIÓN: Cómo mejorar tus posibilidades contra el coronavirus

March 17, 2020 5:14 AM CNN

Nota del editor: James P. Phillips, MD, es profesor asistente de Medicina de Emergencia en la Universidad George Washington, donde se desempeña como…

Trabajar desde casa es un salvavidas, y un gran peligro

March 17, 2020 5:12 AM CNN

Nota del editor: Joelle Renstrom (@couldthishappen) enseña en la Universidad de Boston y es autora de “Cerrando el libro: viajes en la vida, la…

It was like flying private: The surreal experience of getting back to the US on one of a KLM 747’s final flights

March 17, 2020 5:09 AM CNN

We weren’t supposed to be on that flight. We weren’t supposed to be leaving that day or from that city, on that airline or on that plane.…

Month: March 2020