US & World Archives

Coronavirus pits cities and states against each other as they try to stop spread from out-of-towners

March 31, 2020 12:52 PM CNN

It had been two weeks since Oregon had declared an emergency in its coronavirus battle, and residents of Seaside couldn’t believe what was…

Inside a Brooklyn hospital that is overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients and deaths

March 31, 2020 12:46 PM CNN

At Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in New York, the ICU is at capacity, patient beds line the hallways of the emergency department, and…

ESPN tennis broadcaster Patrick McEnroe tests positive for coronavirus

March 31, 2020 12:38 PM CNN

Patrick McEnroe, the ESPN tennis broadcaster and 16-time men’s doubles champion, confirmed on Tuesday that he tested positive for coronavirus…

‘We don’t work, we don’t eat’: Informal workers face stark choices as Africa’s largest megacity shuts down

March 31, 2020 12:01 PM CNN

Many countries in Africa are imposing lockdowns on their citizens as they race to curb the spread of coronavirus. But it has further highlighted the…

‘We don’t work, we don’t eat’: Informal workers face stark choices as Africa’s largest megacity shuts down

March 31, 2020 12:01 PM CNN

Many countries in Africa are imposing lockdowns on their citizens as they race to curb the spread of coronavirus. But it has further highlighted the…

U.S. death toll from coronavirus now exceeds China’s death count

March 31, 2020 10:13 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY – The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has climbed past 3,500, eclipsing China’s official count. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported…

Vatican City is protecting the Pope from coronavirus, but keeping employees at work

March 31, 2020 10:26 AM CNN

On Monday, the Vatican press office issued an official photo of Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte ahead of a private audience in…

A woman trained her dog to deliver groceries to a neighbor with health problems

March 31, 2020 10:17 AM CNN

Renee Hellman never imagined a golden retriever delivering groceries to her home. “Absolutely not. It was kind of out of the blue,”…

A woman trained her dog to deliver groceries to a neighbor with health problems

March 31, 2020 10:17 AM CNN

Renee Hellman never imagined a golden retriever delivering groceries to her home. “Absolutely not. It was kind of out of the blue,”…

Scientists have recorded the first ever heat wave in this part of Antarctica

March 31, 2020 9:37 AM CNN

Climate scientists have recorded the first heat wave at a research base in East Antarctica, warning that such “unprecedented”…

Kofi Annan Fast Facts

March 31, 2020 8:30 AM CNN

Here’s a look at the life of Kofi Annan, former UN secretary-general and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Personal Birth date: April 8, 1938 Death…

Papal Timeline Fast Facts

March 31, 2020 8:18 AM CNN

Here’s some background information about the Vatican’s time table and process for choosing a new pope. Approximate Time Table (This…

2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Fast Facts

March 31, 2020 8:01 AM CNN

Here’s a look at the 2020 Summer Olympics to be held in Tokyo. The games are scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021. The…

Idaho governor signs two bills that limit the rights of transgender people

March 31, 2020 8:00 AM CNN

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed two bills into law Monday that limit the rights of transgender people. One measure bans transgender girls from playing…

‘I thought I was going to die’: Nigerian coronavirus survivor shares her experience

March 31, 2020 7:54 AM CNN

Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi was one of five patients discharged by Nigerian health authorities in Lagos on Monday after recovering from Covid-19, the…

Some ultra-Orthodox Jews are ignoring Israel’s coronavirus rules, despite a warning to ‘wake up!’

March 31, 2020 7:50 AM CNN

The mourners gathered by the hundreds, packed tightly on to the evening streets of Bnei Brak. There was no social distancing — no two meters…

Moon bases could be built using astronaut urine

March 31, 2020 7:16 AM CNN

When NASA astronauts return to the moon in 2024, they’ll need a lunar base that allows them to stay on the surface. And the astronauts may…

Detroit mom-and-pop restaurants, forced to close due to coronavirus, now cook meals for homeless

March 31, 2020 6:47 AM CNN

Behind the headlines of poverty and grit, Detroit has sprouted a surprisingly vibrant food scene. “We’re known for Motown and cars and…

Selena is one of the greatest Latino icons. Her legacy has no comparison 25 years after her death

March 31, 2020 6:31 AM CNN

Selena Quintanilla Perez was poised to become a superstar across America when her sudden death rocked millions of people. Twenty-five years have…

A woman got to say goodbye to her mother over FaceTime before she died thanks to a nurse at this Washington hospital

March 31, 2020 5:49 AM CNN

Michelle Bennett didn’t think she’d be able to say goodbye to her mother before she died. Like a lot of families across the country right…

Post-Soviet strongmen prescribe vodka, hockey and folk medicine against coronavirus

March 31, 2020 4:47 AM CNN

As countries close their borders and hospitals struggle with a surge in coronavirus cases, some of the most repressive societies in the former Soviet…

Prince Harry and Meghan officially start their non-royal life. Here’s what that will look like

March 31, 2020 4:27 AM CNN

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would be giving up their senior royal roles to become “financially independent,” it…

5 things to know for March 31: Coronavirus, health, economy, trans rights, Hungary

March 31, 2020 4:05 AM CNN

Here’s something to look forward to: The Tokyo Olympics have a brand new date. The Games will be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021.…

Coronavirus cases top 787,000 globally

March 31, 2020 3:48 AM CNN

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Man awaiting liver transplant gets some hope during coronavirus outbreak

March 31, 2020 2:19 AM CNN

Zach Branson can once again look forward to getting a new lease on life now that his liver transplant has been rescheduled after being put on hold…

11 veterans at a Massachusetts home for soldiers have died. 5 tested positive for coronavirus

March 31, 2020 2:10 AM CNN

Eleven veterans who live at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, have died and five of them tested positive for coronavirus, Holyoke…

California doctors ‘cautiously hopeful’ early shelter at home measures are working

March 31, 2020 2:09 AM CNN

Two weeks after San Francisco issued the country’s first shelter-in-place order for residents to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus,…

WHO stands by recommendation to not wear masks if you are not sick or not caring for someone who is sick

March 31, 2020 12:24 AM CNN

World Health Organization officials Monday said they still recommend people not wear face masks unless they are sick with Covid-19 or caring for…

A Minnesota trooper pulled over a doctor for speeding. Then he gave her his N95 medical masks

March 30, 2020 10:27 PM CNN

A Minnesota state trooper moved a doctor to tears when he turned what should have been a speeding ticket into a heartwarming act of kindness. Dr.…

Children’s author and illustrator Tomie dePaola has died

March 30, 2020 10:04 PM CNN

Tomie dePaola, a children’s author and illustrator known for his book “Strega Nona,” died Monday. The 85-year-old author died from…