3 men sentenced to 125 years each over drowning of Syrian boy Alan Kurdi
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…
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Trump says UK and Ireland now included in European travel restrictions
The Trump administration on Saturday expanded travel restrictions from Europe to include the United Kingdom and Ireland as it works to slow the…
Continue ReadingBiden endorses Warren’s bankruptcy plan, calling it ‘one of the things that I think Bernie and I will agree on’
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he now backs Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s bankruptcy plan, endorsing his former Democratic…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey town urges people to self-quarantine as US coronavirus cases top 2,800
As the number of US coronavirus cases passed 2,800 on Saturday, authorities in Teaneck, New Jersey, concerned with a rapid increase of cases, are…
Continue ReadingFederal and most state prisons are banning visits to protect inmates from coronavirus
The country’s 122 federal prisons and many of the 1,700-plus state prisons have banned visitors and volunteers, hoping to prevent potentially…
Continue ReadingCBS News gets first-hand experience with coronavirus, disrupting its New York operations
CBS News is experiencing the coronavirus crisis at home while covering it in real time. The New York offices of the network news division have been…
Continue ReadingHouse passes coronavirus relief bill after Trump announces his support
The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan legislative package in response to the spread of coronavirus in the early hours of Saturday morning…
Continue ReadingWhite House starts temperature checks for those who come into contact with Trump, Pence
The White House said Saturday it will start conducting temperature checks for individuals who come into close contact with President Donald Trump and…
Continue ReadingRNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is self-quarantining while awaiting coronavirus test results
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was tested for coronavirus Friday night after experiencing a fever and flu-like symptoms and…
Continue ReadingTed Cruz to extend self-quarantine after second interaction with individual who tested positive for coronavirus
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced on Friday that he will extend his self-quarantine until March 17 after “a second interaction”…
Continue Reading10 commandments for better sleep
Air, water, food — and some would argue sex — are key ingredients to human survival. In reality, there should be another “s”…
Continue ReadingA Giuliani ally offered cash to lobby US senators on behalf of pro-Russian TV stations
When Republican lawmakers this week abruptly canceled a plan to subpoena a former Ukrainian official in their investigations into the energy firm…
Continue ReadingChinese billionaire Jack Ma says he will donate one million face masks and 500,000 coronavirus testing kits to the US
Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma said he will donate 500,000 coronavirus testing kits and one million face masks to the United…
Continue ReadingTokyo 2020 Olympics: Japanese PM Abe insists Games to go ahead as planned
Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe insisted Saturday that the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead this summer as planned despite growing fears about the…
Continue ReadingFlorida braces for presidential primary amid a health pandemic
With only days until its presidential primary, Florida — known for its large senior citizen population — is bracing for an election day…
Continue ReadingFederal judge blocks Trump rule that could have cut food stamps for nearly 700,000 people amid coronavirus
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration federal rule from going into effect next month that could have seen nearly 700,000…
Continue ReadingAttractions closed and events canceled amid coronavirus outbreak
The United States is starting to see more cancellations and postponements of large events aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus, while major…
Continue ReadingAirlines extend waivers, adjust schedules for Europe travel ban
With a ban on travel from much of Europe to the United States going into effect Friday, airlines are outlining waivers and policies for affected…
Continue ReadingPhysician to the President: Trump doesn’t need to be quarantined after interactions with 2 people who tested positive for coronavirus
The White House physician said in a memo released late Friday night that President Donald Trump remains without symptoms for coronavirus and…
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This adorable ‘unicorn’ pup has become a star on Instagram and TikTok
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…
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Analysis: Local governments take charge on coronavirus while Trump congratulates himself
It is impossible to document all the ways COVID-19 has shut down American life. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency. Trump…
Continue ReadingBernie Sanders wins Northern Mariana Islands caucuses
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Northern Mariana Islands Democratic caucuses Saturday. Sanders won with 84 votes, while former Vice President Joe…
Continue ReadingAn American woman in Italy has advice for life under countrywide quarantine: Follow the rules
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…
Continue ReadingHow Dr. Anthony Fauci became Trump’s coronavirus truth teller
Dr. Anthony Fauci has become a rare source of frank honesty from within the White House coronavirus task force in recent weeks, holding firm with an…
Continue ReadingFrom crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus
Ever tried taking a photo in front of the Trevi fountain in Rome? Up until very recently it was a Herculean feat, requiring patience, timing and…
Continue ReadingWill movies delayed by coronavirus shift to streaming? Not so fast
Hollywood is in a bind. Studios are stuck postponing major film releases because of coronavirus, and though it might seem like an obvious next step…
Continue ReadingTrump said he’s waiving federal student loan interest due to coronavirus. Here’s how it will work.
President Donald Trump announced new measures on Friday aimed at easing the burden of student loans as universities and colleges across the country…
Continue ReadingThe great shutdown 2020: What churches, mosques and temples are doing to fight the spread of coronavirus
First, many religious leaders modified their rituals, hoping to contain the spread of coronavirus. Now, some are taking more drastic measures,…
Continue ReadingTechnical trouble spoils Joe Biden’s first ‘virtual town hall’
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s first “virtual town hall” was a technical calamity as his campaign confronts the same challenges…
Continue ReadingTrump now says he will ‘likely’ receive a coronavirus test
President Donald Trump said Friday he would “likely” receive a coronavirus test “fairly soon” even as he minimized the…
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