Federal government ramps up work from home amid worker frustrations
The federal government is pushing to ramp up teleworking for its workers amid growing frustration from employees across a number of agencies who say…
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Trump declares national emergency — and denies responsibility for coronavirus testing failures
President Donald Trump said Friday he was declaring a national emergency — “two very big words” — to free up $50 billion in…
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Chinese diplomat promotes conspiracy theory that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan
A prominent Chinese official has promoted a conspiracy theory that the United States military could have brought the novel coronavirus to China…
Continue ReadingChinese diplomat promotes conspiracy theory that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan
A prominent Chinese official has promoted a conspiracy theory that the United States military could have brought the novel coronavirus to China…
Continue ReadingAnxiety over coronavirus testing reaches a new level as American life comes to a near-halt
As American life continued to slow to a near-halt on Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, officials tried to alleviate concerns…
Continue Reading‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and more shows suspend production due to coronavirus
ABC’s long-running medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” is now among the shows shutting down production due to concerns over the…
Continue ReadingUFC is the only major sporting league still in play this weekend despite coronavirus fears
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…
Continue ReadingDC-area landmarks close amid coronavirus concerns
Popular landmarks and destinations across Washington and in nearby cities are temporarily closing in an effort to help prevent the spread of the…
Continue ReadingBill Gates is leaving Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway’s boards
Bill Gates is stepping down from the boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway. In a press release Friday, Microsoft announced that its 64-year-old…
Continue ReadingFull DC federal appeals court to hear McGahn and border wall cases in major separation-of-powers showdown
The full DC Circuit Comrt of Appeals has decided to consider two major separation-of-powers cases involving standoffs between the Trump…
Continue ReadingGrubhub suspends collecting up to $100 million in fees from struggling restaurants amid coronavirus crisis
Thousands of American restaurants struggling to stay in business amid the nation’s growing novel coronavirus pandemic have one less thing to…
Continue ReadingIn hardest-hit states, coronavirus is grinding justice to a halt
Days before lawyers were set to square off this week in a New York City courtroom over a civil dispute between two financial institutions, a partner…
Continue ReadingA man found a stack of portraits in a closed down studio. Now he’s searching for the rightful owners
Architect Brian Bononi entered a defunct photo studio in Northland, Missouri, ready to take some measurements for the space’s next business.…
Continue ReadingU-Haul offers 30-day storage free for college students who must suddenly move out
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing colleges and universities to cancel classes, U-Haul is stepping in to help students who suddenly have to move…
Continue ReadingHere’s what Trump’s coronavirus emergency declaration does
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday afternoon over the coronavirus outbreak following a week of cancellations, suspensions…
Continue ReadingConfined to their homes, Italian neighbors sing together to boost morale
Even in the most desperate times, music can lift the spirits — as some Italian neighbors have proven by singing together in harmony from behind…
Continue ReadingSavers are getting destroyed by super low interest rates
Bond yields are at record lows. That’s great news if you want to borrow money right now but it’s terrible for anyone trying to save by…
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Philadelphia police SWAT officer shot, killed while serving warrant
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW ) — A Philadelphia police officer was shot and killed in the…
Continue ReadingSick Heidi Klum says she hasn’t been able to get tested for coronavirus
Heidi Klum hopes she just has a cold, but in case it’s not, she’s been trying unsuccessfully to get tested for COVID-19. Klum, 46, was…
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Support from a Facebook post may save woman’s donut shop
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM ) — The outpouring love and support, stemming from a single Facebook…
Continue ReadingLouisiana will delay presidential primary due to coronavirus
Louisiana will delay its presidential primary next month because of the coronavirus outbreak. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Friday he would…
Continue ReadingVendors, ushers, other hourly workers pay the price for sports’ coronavirus shutdown
Thursday was supposed to be the best day of the year for Gerard Cerda. Instead it was one of the worst. He and his wife both ended up losing their…
Continue ReadingESPN and other sports networks need to fill their air now that coronavirus put live sports on hold
The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the sports world, leading to suspensions or postponements of games and major sporting events. But without live…
Continue ReadingWhat actually happens during a coronavirus test?
You have a fever. You’re in respiratory distress. And you might even be hospitalized with pneumonia. Doctors worry you may have been infected…
Continue ReadingHow and when you should be tested for the coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence on March 3 said that any American, with a doctor’s order, can now be tested for coronavirus. The move appears to…
Continue ReadingTom Hanks and Rita Wilson share update after coronavirus diagnosis
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared an update from Australia, where they are both in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Hanks tweeted a…
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson share update after coronavirus diagnosis
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared an update from Australia, where they are both in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Hanks tweeted a…
Continue ReadingAustralian official who met with Ivanka Trump and Barr last week tests positive for coronavirus
Australia’s home affairs minister confirmed Friday that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, less than a week after meeting with…
Continue ReadingAll of Italy is in lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
Italy has been put under a dramatic total lockdown, as the coronavirus spreads in the country. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that he is…
Continue ReadingDelta announces its biggest flight capacity cuts in history — even deeper than after 9/11
Delta Air Lines announced major cuts to its capacity Friday because of the coronavirus. The company said it is facing worse conditions and making…
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