His family stayed on the phone for 30 hours — until he died
Like so many people who have lost loved ones to Covid-19, Abby Adair Reinhard wasn’t able to be at the hospital with her dying father, Don…
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Coronavirus pandemic will cause global famines of ‘biblical proportions,’ UN warns
The world is facing multiple famines of “biblical proportions” in just a matter of months, the UN has said, warning that the coronavirus…
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For China’s aggressive new diplomacy, coronavirus is both a crisis and an opportunity
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, China has struggled to control the narrative around its role in the crisis. Is Beijing a noble…
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Burges running back, Tavorus Jones, receives offer from University of Texas
EL PASO, TX Even though he still has two more years of high school left, a running back from Burges High School just received an offer to play…
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‘Not reached our peak’ say El Paso officials amid more virus cases, word of new deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials holding a coronavirus briefing on Tuesday evening reported 47 new cases for a total of 587. “We…
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Developer makes bid to save El Paso’s lauded Butterfield Trail Golf Club from closure
EL PASO, Texas — A local real estate developer has made an offer to purchase El Paso’s signature, but financially-troubled public golf course that…
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El Paso preparing to sue Trump campaign for $500,000 owed from rally
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso is preparing to sue President Donald Trump’s campaign for more than a half-million dollars it owes from a…
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Texas governor cites downward virus trend & more testing despite 20,000 cases, over 500 deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, said the state was experiencing positive trends in…
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At least 37 states and Washington, DC have ordered or recommended that schools don’t reopen this academic year
The majority of governors in the United States have ordered or recommended that statewide school closures continue for the rest of the academic year…
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Death toll rises to 22 in Nova Scotia shooting rampage, police say
The death toll in the Nova Scotia shooting rampage has risen to 22, police said Tuesday. Police are still investigating 16 crime scenes after last…
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Virus outbreak at El Paso Psychiatric Center grows to 42 cases, still 1 death
EL PASO, Texas — The number of coronavirus infections involving patients and staff at the El Paso Psychiatric Center, where one death has already…
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A Louisiana pastor who defied orders and held services has been arrested
A Louisiana pastor who defied state orders and repeatedly held large church services during the coronavirus pandemic has been charged again —…
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Trump announces 60-day ‘pause’ on immigration due to virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump announced what he described as a “temporary suspension of immigration into the United States” on…
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U.S. Senate approves $483B relief package for small business, hospitals, testing
WASHINGTON, DC — A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to…
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Vice President Michelle Obama?
On Monday night, in an interview with Pittsburgh’s premier political pundit, Joe Biden made a little news about his vice presidential search.…
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Half of low-income families have lost jobs or wages
Just over half of lower-income adults say they or someone in their household has lost their job or taken a pay cut because of the coronavirus…
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Over 100 new virus cases, including 3 in Las Cruces area, puts New Mexico total above 2,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported seven new deaths and 103 additional infections from the coronavirus. The…
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Oil closes at $10 but the market remains ‘broken’
Want to know just how serious a blow the coronavirus pandemic has dealt to markets and the economy? Look at the price of oil. On Monday, US oil to be…
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Oil closes at $10 but the market remains ‘broken’
Want to know just how serious a blow the coronavirus pandemic has dealt to markets and the economy? Look at the price of oil. On Monday, US oil to be…
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70-year-old veteran is 1st virus death reported at Beaumont Army Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — A 70-year-old military veteran is the first death stemming from the coronavirus to be reported at the William Beaumont Army Medical…
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Oil market collapse continues, stocks close down for 2nd day
NEW YORK, NY — Oil prices crumpled even further Tuesday, and U.S. stocks sank to their worst loss in weeks as worries swept markets worldwide about…
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Juárez maquiladora supervisor dies from coronavirus in El Paso hospital
EL PASO, Texas — Raul Rosales, a supervisor at a Lear Corporation maquiladora in Ciudad Juárez, died in an El Paso hospital of the novel…
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Covid’s medical devastation will be felt by millions who never contract the disease
In our current moment of social distancing and necessary medical triage, millions of Americans are going without medical treatment, both preventive…
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WFH burnout is real. How to avoid it.
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Work Transformed newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.…
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Texas ER doctor self-isolates in his kids’ tree house
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A South Texas emergency room physician has chosen a novel place to self-isolate as he’s treating patients with the…
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What’s in the new small business relief bill
Congress has reached a deal on a fourth coronavirus relief package, this one aimed at sending additional help to small businesses and hospitals…
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Chipotle to pay record $25 million fine over tainted food
LOS ANGELES, California — Chipotle Mexican Grill agreed Tuesday to pay a record $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges that it served tainted…
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A safer way to get America back to work
The novel coronavirus, like all other viruses, has a specific biology based on its genetic material. It expresses particular proteins that have a…
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5-year-old daughter of Detroit first responders dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
The 5-year-old daughter of two Detroit first responders has died of complications from coronavirus. Skylar Herbert died Sunday at Beaumont Royal Oak…
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5-year-old daughter of Detroit first responders dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
The 5-year-old daughter of two Detroit first responders has died of complications from coronavirus. Skylar Herbert died Sunday at Beaumont Royal Oak…
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