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Why the Ides of March is considered bad luck

March 15, 2020 12:00 AM CNN

If you’re looking for a story that makes you smile and fills your heart with happiness, quickly close out of this one and subscribe to this…

3 men sentenced to 125 years each over drowning of Syrian boy Alan Kurdi

March 14, 2020 9:06 PM CNN

Three human traffickers have been sentenced in a Turkish court to 125 years each in prison over the tragic drowning in 2015 of Syrian toddler Alan…

Walmart stores ending 24-hour service to clean, restock amid coronavirus

March 14, 2020 7:14 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Walmart is ending 24-hour service at its stores in the Borderland and across the U.S. starting Sunday in order to be able to clean…

Rudy Gobert is donating $500,000 to help people affected by the coronavirus

March 14, 2020 7:04 PM CNN

Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to be diagnosed with coronavirus, is donating $500,000 to assist people affected by the virus and related closures.…

Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus

March 14, 2020 5:22 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician. The White…

Floyd Mayweather honors his late ex-girlfriend in a series of Instagram posts

March 14, 2020 5:24 PM CNN

Floyd Mayweather paid tribute to his late ex-girlfriend Josie Harris with a series of Instagram photos on Friday. Harris, the mother of three of…

U.S. government says immigrants can seek coronavirus care without fear

March 13, 2020 8:42 PM Associated Press

PHOENIX, Arizona — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to…

Closed due to coronavirus, Disneyland donates extra food to a local food bank

March 14, 2020 4:11 PM CNN

Disneyland might be closing for the rest of the month because of coronavirus, but there may be a silver lining. On Friday, the park and resort…

NASA requires staff to telecommute at Alabama center after employee tests positive for coronavirus

March 14, 2020 1:37 PM CNN

NASA has ordered employees at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama to telework after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.…

First coronavirus-related death reported in New York

March 14, 2020 12:31 PM CNN

The coronavirus claimed its first victim in New York this weekend, bringing more focus on the Big Apple. Across the state, 524 cases have been…

A Giuliani ally offered cash to lobby US senators on behalf of pro-Russian TV stations

March 14, 2020 12:28 PM CNN

When Republican lawmakers this week abruptly canceled a plan to subpoena a former Ukrainian official in their investigations into the energy firm…

School closures of 8 weeks or more may better mitigate coronavirus spread, CDC says

March 14, 2020 10:38 AM CNN

Closing schools for eight weeks or more may have a greater impact on mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus than two- to four-week closures,…

This adorable ‘unicorn’ pup has become a star on Instagram and TikTok

March 14, 2020 10:15 AM CNN

A “unicorn” puppy has gone from 36 followers to nearly 56,000 on Instagram in only a few short days, and a video of her has been viewed…

5 injured as rockets hit Iraqi base for second time in a week

March 14, 2020 9:26 AM CNN

A military base in Iraq has been hit by a second rocket attack in a week, injuring three coalition troops and two Iraqi troops, a US army official…

An American woman in Italy has advice for life under countrywide quarantine: Follow the rules

March 14, 2020 8:19 AM CNN

In northern Italy, life is very difficult right now. In a country where there have been more than 17,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, staying at…

The great shutdown 2020: What churches, mosques and temples are doing to fight the spread of coronavirus

March 14, 2020 3:58 AM CNN

First, many religious leaders modified their rituals, hoping to contain the spread of coronavirus. Now, some are taking more drastic measures,…

This is what friends are for

March 14, 2020 3:48 AM CNN

If there were ever a time to be reminded that we are all in this together, it would be now. It’s never been more important to look out for your…

Coronavirus is threatening America’s blood supply and food banks. Here’s how you can help

March 14, 2020 3:42 AM CNN

The national blood supply is low, empty shelves signal foreboding at food banks and vulnerable communities are at risk. As coronavirus spreads across…

You don’t need to be a mathematician to enjoy these Pi Day food deals

March 14, 2020 2:08 AM CNN

If you like to save money, then you’ll love today — It’s Pi Day. Pi, or 3.14159265 and so on, is the ratio of the circumference of…

What it’s like on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus

March 14, 2020 2:04 AM CNN

In ordinary times, the University of Nebraska Medical Center — a sprawling campus situated in the middle of Omaha — is an ordinary…

U.S. House passes bi-partisan virus relief bill: Free testing, paid sick leave

March 13, 2020 10:55 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House, with President Donald Trump’s support, early Saturday passed a bill to provide free…

Mexico may restrict border crossings due to growing U.S. cases of coronavirus

March 13, 2020 10:21 PM Jim Parker

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican health officials, worried about how the coronavirus could spread from the U.S. to Mexico, are considering border…

Chinese diplomat promotes conspiracy theory that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan

March 13, 2020 8:53 PM CNN

A prominent Chinese official has promoted a conspiracy theory that the United States military could have brought the novel coronavirus to China…

Chinese diplomat promotes conspiracy theory that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan

March 13, 2020 8:53 PM CNN

A prominent Chinese official has promoted a conspiracy theory that the United States military could have brought the novel coronavirus to China…

U.S. coronavirus deaths now hit 50, with confirmed cases in virtually every state

March 13, 2020 7:29 PM Associated Press, ABC News, CNN

SAN FRANCISCO, California — The U.S. now has 50 coronavirus deaths, and cases in all but one state. California’s sixth death from the disease,…

R. Kelly faces new charges in federal indictment in New York

March 13, 2020 8:20 PM CNN

The accusations keep growing against R. Kelly. An updated indictment adds five acts of racketeering and charges the singer and entertainer with four…

UFC is the only major sporting league still in play this weekend despite coronavirus fears

March 13, 2020 6:58 PM CNN

As major sports leagues across the US and around the world cancel or postpone events, there is one league that’s still in play. The Ultimate…

A man found a stack of portraits in a closed down studio. Now he’s searching for the rightful owners

March 13, 2020 5:36 PM CNN

Architect Brian Bononi entered a defunct photo studio in Northland, Missouri, ready to take some measurements for the space’s next business.…

U-Haul offers 30-day storage free for college students who must suddenly move out

March 13, 2020 4:52 PM CNN

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing colleges and universities to cancel classes, U-Haul is stepping in to help students who suddenly have to move…

Wyoming is exploring a deal to buy several hundred thousand acres of land in Utah

March 13, 2020 4:27 PM CNN

A large portion of land in Utah may soon belong to Wyoming if a proposed deal is approved. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is considering purchasing the…