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Academy of Country Music Awards postponed because of coronavirus

March 15, 2020 12:11 PM CNN

The Academy of Country Music Awards scheduled for April 5 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for September because of the coronavirus…

EPISD now extends spring break through April 6 out of virus caution

March 12, 2020 8:05 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced that students will receive an extended three-week spring break beginning on…

San Eli ISD extends school break further, students won’t return until Apr. 6 due to virus

March 13, 2020 9:57 PM Jim Parker

SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario Independent School District is now further extending their time off around spring break due to concerns over…

Janitors sanitized schools after coronavirus fears and a Vermont community raised money to pay them extra

March 15, 2020 11:31 AM CNN

A community in Vermont rallied around its school system’s janitorial staff after a two-day cleaning spree amid the coronavirus pandemic. Two…

Egg McMuffin rat is the newest fast food rodent star in New York

March 15, 2020 10:58 AM CNN

Cigarette cockroach was the star of New York City’s viral scene less than six months ago. But, new year, new creature. And Egg McMuffin rat…

SpaceX launch delayed after engine power issue is detected moments before liftoff

March 15, 2020 9:55 AM CNN

SpaceX’s latest rocket launch was called off Sunday after computers detected an issue with engine power just moments before liftoff. The Falcon…

Coronavirus pandemic spreads around the globe

March 15, 2020 9:08 AM CNN

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Two New Jersey men used drones to smuggle drugs and cell phones into a prison, federal authorities say

March 15, 2020 7:55 AM CNN

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…

Twitter could have caused a coronavirus panic in New York. It’s not doing a lot about it

March 15, 2020 8:23 AM CNN

Tweets falsely claiming that New York City was going into lockdown as a result of the coronavirus swirled around Twitter Thursday evening. A…

This past week signaled a turning point in America’s health emergency

March 15, 2020 7:38 AM CNN

From behind the big oak desk in the Oval Office, the most solemn setting in times of national emergency, President Donald Trump somberly addressed…

Families resort to yelling to their loved ones from outside infected nursing home in Washington

March 15, 2020 6:23 AM CNN

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…

Who can shelter the economy and markets from a pandemic? It’s not clear

March 15, 2020 5:58 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. Investors are…

This pandemic risks bringing out the worst in humanity

March 15, 2020 4:38 AM CNN

A woman at an Australian supermarket allegedly pulls a knife on a man in a confrontation over toilet paper. A Singaporean student of Chinese…

Cats and dogs abandoned at the start of the coronavirus outbreak are now starving or being killed

March 15, 2020 4:33 AM CNN

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…

Simone Biles claps back at USA Gymnastics after they wish her happy birthday

March 15, 2020 4:25 AM CNN

Simone Biles’ quest for answers about the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal is not stopping, not even on her birthday. The Olympic gold…

A third NBA player tests positive for coronavirus

March 15, 2020 4:23 AM CNN

A third NBA player tested positive for coronavirus Saturday, according to a statement from the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have not named the…

The women who inspired RBG and the women she’s inspired

March 15, 2020 3:00 AM CNN

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become something of a cultural touchstone. From murals and movies to lipsticks and tote bags, the Notorious RBG (as some…

Walmart shortens its hours and stores across America close their doors

March 15, 2020 2:40 AM CNN

The coronavirus crisis is hurting America’s retail industry, so many stores are shutting their doors or reducing their hours. Walmart, the…

Health officials provide Borderland school districts with Coronavirus Guidance

March 14, 2020 11:21 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas– As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread nationwide, city health officials are working with school districts to keep…

Why the Ides of March is considered bad luck

March 15, 2020 12:00 AM CNN

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…

El Paso Health Department changing to 7-day a week virus testing after being closed weekends

March 14, 2020 5:11 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department announced Saturday night that it will begin 7-day a week operations for coronavirus testing after the…

Clint ISD now expands student break until Apr. 6 over virus concern

March 14, 2020 4:35 PM Jim Parker

CLINT, Texas — The Clint Independent School District has opted to expand the time off for students on spring break for two additional weeks. The…

Walmart reduce sus horarios y otras cadenas cierran tiendas en Estados Unidos por el coronavirus

March 14, 2020 9:19 PM CNN

Nueva York (CNN Business) — La crisis del coronavirus está afectando a la industria minorista de Estados Unidos, y muchas tiendas cierran sus…

3 men sentenced to 125 years each over drowning of Syrian boy Alan Kurdi

March 14, 2020 9:06 PM CNN

Three human traffickers have been sentenced in a Turkish court to 125 years each in prison over the tragic drowning in 2015 of Syrian toddler Alan…

Walmart stores ending 24-hour service to clean, restock amid coronavirus

March 14, 2020 7:14 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Walmart is ending 24-hour service at its stores in the Borderland and across the U.S. starting Sunday in order to be able to clean…

CBS News gets first-hand experience with coronavirus, disrupting its New York operations

March 14, 2020 7:09 PM CNN

CBS News is experiencing the coronavirus crisis at home while covering it in real time. The New York offices of the network news division have been…

Rudy Gobert is donating $500,000 to help people affected by the coronavirus

March 14, 2020 7:04 PM CNN

Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to be diagnosed with coronavirus, is donating $500,000 to assist people affected by the virus and related closures.…