FDA authorizes new rapid test for coronavirus that gives results in just 45 minutes
WASHINGTON, DC — The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved the first coronavirus test that can be performed entirely at the…
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Music legend and Texas-native Kenny Rogers dies at age 81
SANDY SPRINGS, Georgia — Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as…
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Rob Gronkowski just made his WWE debut in an empty arena
The arena for the WWE “SmackDown” may have been empty, but Gronk still brought the energy. Rob Gronkowski, longtime New England Patriots…
Continue Reading A new novel imagines a global pandemic that kills millions. Its author has been called prescient before
Some works of fiction seem ripped from the headlines. Others anticipate the news, providing a prophetic vision of our future. Lawrence Wright’s…
Continue Reading Rites of passage are deferred as students adjust to school in isolation
A week ago Tess DeMeyer was sitting in class taking a midterm. Today, the Brown University senior is home in Georgia, waiting to learn whether her…
Continue Reading America is racing to contain the coronavirus spread. Here’s how the pandemic changed the country this week
America is coming to a halt while authorities race to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The normally bustling streets of New York City and…
Continue Reading New York nonprofit for developmentally disabled struggling for help with coronavirus
A New York nonprofit that helps the developmentally disabled says it is having trouble getting people tested and obtaining protective equipment, even…
Continue Reading One of the symptoms of self-isolation is extreme boredom. Here are some of the creative ways people are keeping themselves entertained
The coronavirus has canceled your spring break plans, sporting events, concerts and late night rendezvous. You’re practicing social distancing,…
Continue Reading Your tips for staying positive in these anxious times
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been reading, walking and embroidering more this week than I have in my entire life. It seems strange to…
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Astronaut Al Worden, who circled the moon and once earned record for ‘most isolated human being,’ has died
Al Worden, an astronaut from the Apollo lunar program, has died, NASA says. Worden was command module pilot on the Apollo 15 lunar landing —…
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Illinois & New York join California in ordering residents to stay home amid virus outbreak
CHICAGO, Illinois — Illinois and New York state joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital…
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Member of Vice President Pence’s staff tests positive for virus
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House said a member of Vice President Mike Pence’s staff has tested positive for coronavirus. Pence’s spokeswoman…
Continue Reading Olympics should be postponed, says CEO of USA Swimming
The head of USA Swimming wants the Olympics to be postponed to 2021, calling it “the right and responsible thing to do” in a letter to…
Continue Reading Body found in Florida believed to be that of missing Colorado boy
A body found this week in the Florida Panhandle has been tentatively identified as Gannon Stauch, the 11-year-old boy who went missing from his…
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U.S. & New Mexico tax filing deadlines moved from April 15 to July 15 due to virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Americans will have an additional three months to file their federal income taxes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Treasury…
Continue Reading Standardized tests won’t be enforced this school year because of coronavirus
In years past, the end of the year has meant one thing for students: standardized tests. But due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, schools…
Continue Reading South Korea military accuses North Korea of firing two suspected short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into the seas between the Korean peninsula and Japan Saturday, according to South Korea’s Joint…
Continue Reading Panama City Beach and the Florida Keys announce beach closures amid coronavirus pandemic
The Florida Keys and Panama City Beach announced they would restrict access to beaches in an attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus,…
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Dow sinks 900 points as stocks close out worst week since 2008
NEW YORK — Wall Street ended the week the same way it began: in full retreat from the coronavirus. Stocks fell sharply and the price of oil sank…
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Social distancing doesn’t have to doom your weekends: We have ideas
The novel coronavirus pandemic is upending our way of life. That includes our beloved weekends. To prevent its spread, public health officials agree:…
Continue Reading Ancient human ancestor ‘Little Foot’ probably lived in trees, new research finds
Around 3.67 million years ago, an ancient human ancestor nicknamed Little Foot fell about 30 feet down into a deep shaft of a cave. Today, she…
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Coronavirus canceled this family’s Disney trip. They made better memories at home
When a Texas family’s Walt Disney World trip was canceled after the park closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, they decided special…
Continue Reading Italians sing together as radio stations unite to broadcast the national anthem
Amid a pandemic that has hit Italy harder than any other country in the world, Italians have joined together in a show of national solidarity, tuning…
Continue Reading Warnings over harm to Israel’s ‘democratic system’ amid coronavirus crisis
Israel’s President has warned of possible harm to the country’s democracy, after the Speaker of Parliament refused to hold key…
Continue Reading Italy calls in military to enforce coronavirus lockdown as 627 people die in 24 hours
Soldiers were being drafted in to help enforce the lockdown in Italy on Friday as officials announced 627 new deaths, the largest single-day toll…
Continue Reading Healthcare providers, send us your stories about coronavirus
CNN is collecting stories from healthcare workers about the coronavirus. We may follow up on some responses for upcoming stories. Share your story…
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Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies after U.S. has over 4,500 new cases in 24 hours
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading The world’s fastest supercomputer identified chemicals that could stop coronavirus from spreading, a crucial step toward a treatment
The novel coronavirus presents an unprecedented challenge for scientists: The speed at which the virus spreads means they must accelerate their…
Continue Reading Man serenades his longtime girlfriend at assisted living home window
A Boston man decided to serenade his longtime girlfriend at the window of her assisted living home since he can’t visit her because of the…
Continue Reading US presidents have always worked from home
US presidents have been WFH for more than 200 years. While most of us are just getting used to confinement in our home offices, the most powerful men…
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