US & World Archives

Boris Johnson is getting better, but the nation he leads is not

April 14, 2020 1:39 AM CNN

When British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from hospital on Sunday, the country breathed a collective sigh of relief. And with good…

It’s time to talk more seriously about the food supply

April 13, 2020 11:41 PM CNN

The meat supply is at risk. Farm workers are in fear. It’s hard to get groceries. Health professionals — doctors, nurses and everyone…

Trump holds grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president, retreats on firing Fauci

April 13, 2020 3:01 PM ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a…

Number of confirmed virus cases surpasses 2 million worldwide

April 13, 2020 6:29 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — New York’s coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 even as the lack of fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world…

Hours before he died of Covid-19, a Detroit police captain wanted to get back to work

April 13, 2020 6:22 PM CNN

You’ve been daydreaming lately, if you’re anything like me, imagining a glorious celebration with all the people you know and love. Now…

Trump lashes out in grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president

April 13, 2020 6:08 PM CNN

President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a grievance-fueled appearance from the White House…

‘Ghosts’ try to spook people off streets during coronavirus in Indonesia

April 13, 2020 6:01 PM CNN

“Ghosts” wrapped in white sheets are roaming the streets of a neighborhood in Indonesia’s central Java province trying to spook…

Governors on East and West coasts form pacts to decide when to reopen economies

April 13, 2020 5:10 PM CNN

States on the country’s East and West coasts are forming their own regional pacts to work together on how to reopen from the stay-at-home…

A storm system that spawned tornadoes and killed 24 people is now taking aim on the East Coast

April 13, 2020 2:09 PM CNN

A rash of severe weather that killed 24 people and shredded houses in the South is now pummeling states father north. About 15 million people along…

An ER doctor loses custody of daughter because of coronavirus fears

April 13, 2020 1:41 PM CNN

An emergency room doctor in Miami has temporarily lost custody of her 4-year-old daughter while she treats patients during the coronavirus pandemic.…

John Krasinski and David Ortiz surprise nurses and respiratory therapists to say thanks

April 13, 2020 7:34 AM CNN

John Krasinski and Red Sox legend David Ortiz had some really good news for a group of health professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center…

Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump’s pandemic response

April 12, 2020 10:38 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — By the time President Donald Trump first spoke publicly about the coronavirus, it may already have been too late. Interviewed…

Deadly tornadoes in the South cause ‘catastrophic’ damage

April 12, 2020 6:50 PM CNN

Tornadoes in Mississippi and Louisiana have caused “catastrophic” damage and at least six deaths after touching down Sunday, emergency…

Good luck topping this one. Simone Biles has taken the handstand challenge to the next level

April 12, 2020 2:57 PM CNN

If anyone’s going to crush a handstand challenge, it’s going to be Simone Biles. The USA Gymnastics star posted a video on Twitter of her…

From drive-in theaters to online services, churches celebrate Easter in safe and creative ways

April 12, 2020 2:57 PM CNN

In South Carolina, a drive-in movie theater played the role of a church’s pulpit and pews on Easter Sunday. At churches across the country,…

Burning Man festival canceled for 1st time ever amid virus concerns

April 12, 2020 1:23 PM Associated Press

RENO, Nevada — Nevada’s death toll from the coronavirus has topped over 100 as the sweeping impacts of the outbreak across the state now include…

Trump calls virus ‘the plague’ in Easter video message to Americans

April 12, 2020 10:44 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump tweeted well-wishes to Americans celebrating Easter on Sunday, noting that this year’s is “much different”…

It’s a zonkey! Zebra gives birth to rare baby after mating with a donkey

April 12, 2020 12:25 PM CNN

If you thought baby donkeys were cute, wait until you get a load of this zonkey! A zebra at the Chyulu Hills National Park in Kenya was recently…

Dr. Fauci says earlier virus mitigation efforts would have saved more American lives

April 12, 2020 11:05 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that calls to implement life-saving social distancing measures faced “a lot of pushback” early in the…

Boris Johnson leaves hospital, saying ‘things could have gone either way’

April 12, 2020 9:54 AM CNN

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked those who saved his life as he left hospital on Sunday, saying “things could have gone either…

IRS direct deposits 1st round of stimulus checks

April 11, 2020 5:10 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The Internal Revenue Service sent out the first wave of stimulus checks to Americans on Saturday, the agency said. “#IRS deposited…

U.S. overtakes Italy for highest virus death toll in the world

April 11, 2020 10:07 AM Associated Press, ABC News, CNN

NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus overtook Italy for the highest in the world on Saturday, according to the running tally…

New data shows more Americans are having trouble paying their rent

April 11, 2020 3:53 PM CNN

With nearly 10 million Americans filing for unemployment in March, April 1 was always going to be a difficult day for US renters. Now we have an idea…

Watch replay: Pope Francis celebrates Easter vigil mass at Vatican City

April 11, 2020 1:18 PM Associated Press

VATICAN CITY — Easter offers a message of hope in our darkest hour, Pope Francis has said as he celebrated a late-night vigil mass in a nearly empty…

Quarantine and Instagram are making Leslie Jordan the star he’s always been

April 11, 2020 12:12 PM CNN

Can we start a movement now to get Leslie Jordan a special Emmy or some type of recognition for how he’s helping us get through this…

Covid-19 has inflamed racism against Asian-Americans. Here’s how to fight back

April 11, 2020 6:48 AM CNN

“Cover your face and don’t forget your sunglasses!” I sent this text message to my 36-year-old Asian American cousin, who lives in…

Gentlemen, start your wheelbarrows! Meet the Nigerian kids ingeniously remaking famous videos with household objects

April 11, 2020 2:47 AM CNN

A group of Nigerian kids are proving that when it comes to getting creative, less can sometimes be more. The Ikorodu Bois — brothers Muiz…

US border agent arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes

April 10, 2020 8:08 PM Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent, who police say barricaded himself in a church for four hours, is facing charges on suspicion of…

Being an astronaut during a pandemic: ‘I think I will feel more isolated on Earth’

April 10, 2020 3:54 PM CNN

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan have watched the coronavirus pandemic unfold just like the rest of us, but from a very different…

Utah governor orders all adults entering the state to disclose their travel plans

April 10, 2020 3:42 PM CNN

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert issued an executive order Thursday requiring adults entering the state to disclose their travel plans in the latest state-led…