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Why NBA players can get coronavirus tests but regular Americans are struggling to
Because of a widespread testing shortage, Americans across the country with symptoms of the novel coronavirus have struggled to get tested. Yet on…
Continue Reading A Louisiana pastor defies a state order and holds a church service with hundreds of people
On Tuesday night, just before the police arrived, Pastor Tony Spell stood in the pulpit of his Louisiana church and delivered a message to hundreds…
Continue Reading Police departments step up to help keep kids busy while school is out due to coronavirus pandemic
Several police departments across the nation are using social media to bring activities to kids who are stuck at home after school closures amid the…
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GM, Ford and other automakers to halt production in the US
Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler will temporarily shut down production in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday afternoon, Ford…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein assigned to a maximum security prison in upstate New York
After a brief stay at Rikers Island, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is moving to a prison in upstate New York. The former producer has been…
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Virus fears slam stock market, Dow plunges 1,300 points
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks tumbled more than 5% on Wall Street Wednesday, and the Dow erased virtually all its gains since President Donald Trump’s 2017…
Continue Reading Severe shortages of swabs and other supplies hamper coronavirus testing
Even as commercial laboratories have ramped up coronavirus testing, frontline medical workers across the country are reporting a new, dire problem: A…
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U.S. Senate approves virus relief package to provide paid sick leave, other benefits
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a House-passed coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free…
Continue Reading In these ‘very dark times,’ Jane Goodall explains why she is still hopeful
Jane Goodall will be turning 86 this year, but she shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, there’s a renewed sense of urgency to her activism.…
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Bumblebees are going extinct because of the climate crisis, but there are easy ways to help
Some people might recall dodging flying bumblebees as kids, or finding the bees flitting around flowers in their front yard. If those moments seem…
Continue Reading Homes for pets are in urgent need as coronavirus shuts down animal shelters
Animal shelters across the US are making the hard decision to close their doors to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic. As more people are…
Continue Reading Hospitals and doctors offices battling coronavirus are running out of protective gear, so some are making their own
Doctors, nurses and other medical staff caring for the growing number of novel coronavirus cases around the United States are scrambling to find the…
Continue Reading Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx wins primary despite criticism over Smollett case
Kim Foxx, the Chicago prosecutor criticized for her handling of actor Jussie Smollett’s case, has virtually assured herself a second term with…
Continue Reading A Navy hospital ship will head to New York to help handle coronavirus outbreak
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio asked the military for logistical help and a Navy hospital ship is prepping to head to New York harbor as…
Continue Reading Two new shark species have been identified and they look like nothing you’ve seen before
Scientists have identified two new species of shark that live in the depths of the West Indian ocean. The new species are six-gill sawsharks, which…
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Trump says foreclosures and evictions suspended through April amid virus crisis
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration will suspend foreclosures and evictions on homeowners at least…
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Trump promises ‘total victory’ as he invokes emergency authority to marshal private sector against virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Managing dual health and economic crises, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will invoke a federal provision that…
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Chicago’s favorite dinosaur Sue storms through closed Field Museum to meet penguins
After seeing the penguins of Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium roam through the empty halls of the closed attraction, Field Museum’s resident…
Continue Reading Utah earthquake damages Mormon temple and knocks trumpet from iconic angel statue
The 5.7-magnitude earthquake that shook Utah Wednesday morning also dislodged a symbolic part of Salt Lake City’s iconic Mormon temple: the…
Continue Reading What is and isn’t allowed during a ‘shelter-in-place’ order
The basics of a “shelter-in-place” order during the coronavirus pandemic are fairly clear: Stay at home. That order, though, has plenty…
Continue Reading Meet ‘Wonderchicken,’ the oldest modern bird who lived among dinosaurs and survived their extinction
Hidden in a limestone quarry near the border between Belgium and the Netherlands, researchers found small bone fragments sticking up out of a rock…
Continue Reading A Muslim candidate responded to a man’s Islamophobic tweet by donating to his medical fund – and spurred a friendship
Qasim Rashid has spent much of his life fighting for and defending human rights, first as a lawyer, then as a spokesman for the the Ahmadiyya Muslim…
Continue Reading Grandma YoYo is chronicling her battle with cancer on TikTok. In her final days, her fans are helping her front the costs for home care
Over a million TikTok users have grown to love Grandma YoYo’s cheerful personality since she started posting there in February 2019. Her…
Continue Reading Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II. He was formally invested as Monaco’s ruler on July 12, 2005,…
Continue Reading Haditha Killings Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the 2005 killings of 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq. Facts Haditha is a city on the Euphrates River…
Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day Fast Facts
Here’s a look at St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 every year. Facts St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, the…
Continue Reading Nigeria bans entry for travelers from 13 countries as it announces five new cases of coronavirus
Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travelers from 13 countries including the US and UK, as it announced five new cases Wednesday. The…
Continue Reading Police departments across the nation are changing how they respond during the coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect nearly every area of life, law enforcement agencies around the country are changing the ways they…
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