US & World Archives

U.S. surgeon general warns ‘this week, it’s going to get bad’ as hospitals struggle to keep up with virus cases

March 23, 2020 1:29 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The war against coronavirus has intensified across the country as more workers are laid off, medical supplies dwindle, and…

This worm-like creature is the first ancestor on the human and animal family tree

March 23, 2020 1:00 PM CNN

Evidence of a worm-like creature about the size of a grain of rice has been uncovered in South Australia, and researchers believe it is the oldest…

Like humans, most female mammals live longer than males, study finds

March 23, 2020 1:00 PM CNN

From elephants to lions and orcas to seals, most female mammals outlive males — just like their human counterparts, new research suggests.…

Michael Bloomberg Fast Facts

March 23, 2020 12:44 PM CNN

Here is a look at the life of Michael Bloomberg, former New York mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth…

A Georgia town will hand deliver ‘Everything will be OK’ yard signs with profits supporting local artists and art teachers

March 23, 2020 12:32 PM CNN

Locals in Dunwoody, Georgia want you to know that everything will be OK despite the coronavirus pandemic paralyzing cities across the US. The public…

Watch LIVE: Dems block U.S. Senate vote on virus economic relief bill

March 23, 2020 11:01 AM ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate floor erupted with partisan anger Monday as Democrats blocked a key vote on a $2 trillion coronavirus economic…

A street food vendor’s tip led archaeologists to find an ancient Maya capital in a cattle rancher’s yard

March 23, 2020 11:25 AM CNN

Archaeologists say they’ve found the long-lost capital of an ancient Maya kingdom near the border between Mexico and Guatemala. The Sak…

Rihanna’s foundation donates $5 million to help fight coronavirus

March 23, 2020 10:01 AM CNN

Rihanna’s foundation has donated $5 million to various organizations assisting with coronavirus relief efforts. The Clara Lionel Foundation…

A couple left a $9,400 tip at a Houston restaurant to help staff get through coronavirus shutdown

March 23, 2020 9:50 AM CNN

The staff at a popular Houston restaurant got a $9,400 tip from some regular customers who wanted to help them get by during the coronavirus…

The Goo Goo Dolls’ lead singer held a porch concert to help local small businesses impacted by coronavirus

March 23, 2020 9:48 AM CNN

A city in New Jersey got creative to raise money for their small businesses by invoking the help of the frontman for the Goo Goo Dolls. Westfield…

Meet the medical students who launched a program to offer childcare to hospital workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic

March 23, 2020 9:22 AM CNN

As the war against the merciless coronavirus rages on, health care workers nationwide are on the frontline of an unpredictable battle. While working…

Coronavirus is ‘the great equalizer,’ Madonna tells fans from her bathtub

March 23, 2020 7:53 AM CNN

From a milky bath sprinkled with rose petals, Madonna has told her fans that the novel coronavirus is “the great equalizer.” In the clip…

These families created a community art museum on the sidewalks of their California neighborhood while sheltering in place

March 23, 2020 7:44 AM CNN

Like many parents across the US right now, Daphne Sashin was looking for something to keep her kids occupied while her family shelters in place…

These photographers are spreading joy to people impacted by coronavirus by taking portraits at their doorsteps

March 23, 2020 7:17 AM CNN

As families find themselves isolated with loved ones because of the coronavirus pandemic, tensions can run a bit high — and finding joy in…

Americans turned to fun and creative ways to stay sane while social distancing this weekend

March 23, 2020 6:09 AM CNN

This weekend marked the first time many Americans found themselves having to stay indoors after lawmakers urged social distancing to help prevent…

Americans turned to fun and creative ways to stay sane while social distancing this weekend

March 23, 2020 6:09 AM CNN

This weekend marked the first time many Americans found themselves having to stay indoors after lawmakers urged social distancing to help prevent…

Live updates: Coronavirus cases top 341,000 globally

March 23, 2020 5:39 AM CNN

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Millions in India under coronavirus lockdown as major cities restrict daily life

March 23, 2020 4:57 AM CNN

Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in…

Feeling lonely while social distancing at home? Consider fostering a puppy this National Puppy Day

March 23, 2020 4:42 AM CNN

Today is National Puppy Day. Yes, an entire holiday dedicated to the most adorable creatures on earth. But as much as we need pictures of cute…

5 things to know for March 23: Coronavirus, Olympics, Colombia, 2020 vote, weather

March 23, 2020 4:30 AM CNN

Cabin fever is starting to set in. Can you go outside? On a walk? On a hike? Experts say yes (if local laws allow), but with very specific…

Here are some of the heroes rising from the coronavirus pandemic

March 23, 2020 3:07 AM CNN

Children are out of school. Patrons are forgoing restaurants and flooding grocery stores. Millions have been ordered to shelter in place. The United…

Hong Kong appeared to have the coronavirus under control, then it let its guard down

March 23, 2020 2:37 AM CNN

Only a week ago, Hong Kong seemed like a model for how to contain the novel coronavirus, with a relatively small number of cases despite months of…

Crowds packed California beaches despite shelter in place order

March 23, 2020 1:56 AM CNN

Crowds descended on California beaches, hiking trails and parks over the weekend in open defiance of a state order to shelter in place and avoid…

Coronavirus is bringing a plague of dangerous doomsday predictions

March 23, 2020 1:38 AM CNN

In the summer of 2008, an elderly psychic who claimed she started receiving premonitions at age 5 published a book that contained an ominous…

Senate Dems block economic stimulus package citing ‘serious issues’ with bill; another vote likely Monday

March 22, 2020 10:43 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Hours after U.S. Senate Democrats blocked movement on a massive stimulus package Sunday evening, injecting fresh uncertainty…

From self-quarantine, India collectively applauds nation’s health care workers

March 22, 2020 10:51 PM CNN

Hours into Sunday’s nationwide self-quarantine, people across India took a moment to join in solidarity and thank the nation’s health…

These nursing home residents are spending their lockdown playing Hungry Hungry Hippos

March 22, 2020 10:11 PM CNN

With all the school closures across the world, nursing homes have also followed suit. For residents at Bryn Celyn Care Home in Wales, United Kingdom…

These nursing home residents are spending their lockdown playing Hungry Hungry Hippos

March 22, 2020 10:11 PM CNN

With all the school closures across the world, nursing homes have also followed suit. For residents at Bryn Celyn Care Home in Wales, United Kingdom…

Echoes of 9/11, as New Yorkers ‘try to keep calm but we can’t quite carry on’

March 22, 2020 9:18 PM CNN

The gates outside the centuries-old chapel in the shadow of the old World Trade Center were padlocked as rush hour descended on Lower…

President Trump deploying National Guard in NY, California, Washington as U.S. now 3rd highest globally in virus cases

March 22, 2020 9:45 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California…