US & World Archives

Tornadoes touch down in Alabama and Mississippi

March 31, 2020 3:43 PM CNN

At least three tornadoes touched down in multiple locations across the Southeast Tuesday as the National Weather Service issued tornado and severe…

ESPN is airing its Michael Jordan documentary series early to help fill the void of live sports

March 31, 2020 3:26 PM CNN

Originally set to air beginning in June, ESPN is moving up the premiere date of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary series on Michael…

Face masks could be part of the answer

March 31, 2020 2:52 PM CNN

Should everyone be wearing masks? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says no. China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Czech…

Stocks fall to end worst quarter since 2008

March 31, 2020 7:32 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — Stocks fell Tuesday to close out Wall Street’s worst quarter since the most harrowing days of the 2008 financial crisis. The…

A son used a bucket truck to visit his mother on the third floor of her assisted living home

March 31, 2020 2:26 PM CNN

An Ohio arborist with a bucket truck is making a strong entry for son of the year award. Charley Adams hasn’t been able to visit his mom Julie…

US Open tennis complex to be used as makeshift hospital in New York

March 31, 2020 1:48 PM CNN

The New York stadium complex that hosts the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament every summer will be used as a makeshift hospital to bolster efforts…

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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