MotÃn en la cárcel La Modelo en Bogotá deja 23 presos muertos
(CNN Español) — La ministra de Justicia de Colombia, Margarita Cabello, reportó este domingo que se presentó un plan de fuga de la cárcel La…
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Trump made 33 false claims about the coronavirus crisis in the first two weeks of March
President Donald Trump began March with a barrage of false claims about the coronavirus pandemic — understating the extent of the crisis,…
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Major news organizations are showing ads for face masks despite shortage for health care workers
Some of the country’s biggest news organizations are showing ads for face masks on their websites. That’s despite appeals from health…
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Start your Monday smart: Coronavirus, G7, Stimulus deal
Today is World Water Day, an annual UN observance that calls attention to our most precious and overlooked resource. Take a minute to see what you…
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Start your Monday smart: Coronavirus, G7, Stimulus deal
Today is World Water Day, an annual UN observance that calls attention to our most precious and overlooked resource. Take a minute to see what you…
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Gov. Abbott issues orders to postpone non-essential surgeries, expand Texas hospital capacity amid warning about lack of beds
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced new measures Sunday to free up hospital resources to address the coronavirus pandemic, as Texas saw…
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A New York hospital system is barring visitors, including partners, during childbirth due to coronavirus risk
A health care system in New York is no longer allowing visitors, including partners, for its patients about to give birth, citing coronavirus risk.…
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Ohio orders abortion clinics to stop ‘nonessential abortions’ because of coronavirus
The Ohio Attorney General’s office ordered abortion clinics in the state to stop performing “nonessential” abortions and surgeries…
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner postponed amid coronavirus outbreak
The White House Correspondents’ Association announced Sunday that they will postpone the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid…
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Number of virus cases in Doña Ana County doubles from 2 to 4; New Mexico’s total is 65
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced eight new cases of coronavirus, with two of those new…
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World-renowned opera singer Plácido Domingo says he has coronavirus
Opera star Plácido Domingo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the artist confirmed on his Facebook page Sunday. “I feel it is my…
Continue Reading Spain to extend coronavirus state of emergency as deaths soar
Spain plans to extend its state of emergency for another 15 days, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Sunday, as the number of Covid-19 deaths…
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Spain to extend coronavirus state of emergency as deaths soar
Spain plans to extend its state of emergency for another 15 days, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Sunday, as the number of Covid-19 deaths…
Continue Reading Americans urged to cheer from their windows Sunday night to show support for health care workers
A campaign is taking off on Twitter to hold a show of appreciation Sunday night for health care workers on the frontlines of the battle against…
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Cemetery holds piece of history nearly parallel to current pandemic, staff says
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — The current coronavirus pandemic harkens back to a piece…
Continue Reading The many faces of health workers around the globe fighting coronavirus
While the world collectively shelters in place to protect against coronavirus, medical professionals flock to the front lines to work long hours…
Continue Reading From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to ‘My Sharona,’ people are rewriting classic songs with coronavirus lyrics
With millions of Americans stuck at home to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, people are doing whatever they can to stay sane. For some,…
Continue Reading IOC considers postponing Tokyo Games but says it won’t cancel them
The International Olympic Committee’s executive board said Sunday it is considering postponing — but not canceling — this…
Continue Reading Cuomo pleads for Trump to nationalize coronavirus response as governors describe fight for medical supplies
The governor of the state hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic is calling on the federal government to nationalize the effort to acquire medical…
Continue Reading ‘I’m gonna go to work’: How Andrew Cuomo and his press conferences contrast with President Trump
For New Yorkers stuck inside their homes — and heads — as the state and country confront the rapid spread of coronavirus, Andrew…
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‘I’m gonna go to work’: How Andrew Cuomo and his press conferences contrast with President Trump
For New Yorkers stuck inside their homes — and heads — as the state and country confront the rapid spread of coronavirus, Andrew…
Continue Reading Gloria Steinem Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of writer and activist Gloria Steinem. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1934 Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Birth name:…
Continue Reading Coronavirus and the day the music died in Nashville
Nashvillians still remember how that music used to make them smile. On a normal day, music bursts from the doors of Lower Broadway’s honky…
Continue Reading Former Miss Hawaii Jeanné Kapela tests positive for COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story KONA, HI (KITV ) — Miss Hawaii 2015 Jeanne Kapela announced on her Facebook page…
Continue Reading Texas turns to prison labor to help cover face mask shortages
Texas prison inmates are making cotton face masks that will be given to first responders for free to alleviate a shortage of medical materials during…
Continue Reading Group of crafters make medical masks, need donations
Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM ) — As hospitals across the national are dealing with a massive…
Continue Reading Online community sews masks to protect the immunocompromised
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV ) — More than 5 thousand Portland crafters have joined together…
Continue Reading Omaha pop-up restaurant hosts free food giveaway
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (KPTM ) — More than 200 people in the Omaha area received a free…
Continue Reading Legal groups and housing advocates push for no evictions guarantee
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (KPTM ) — In Nebraska alone, thousands of people struggle to make ends…
Continue Reading AT&T CEO on coronavirus: This is ‘a time of war’
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson says corporate America is going to need to “step up” to help employees, customers and the country survive…
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