Murphy sees NJ day care reopening 'sooner than later'

Gov. Phil Murphy says he sees day care centers and camps in New Jersey reopening “sooner than later” as the state begins to end restrictions imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Las Vegas to reopen casinos -- with restrictions

Las Vegas is set to reopen casinos following its coronavirus lockdown, but guests should not expect a return to business as usual.

Memorial Day weekend draws crowds -- and triggers warnings

The Memorial Day holiday weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches where the weather cooperated. It also meant renewed warnings from politicians and health experts to be cautious as the coronavirus continues its spread and deaths nationwide draw close to 100,000.

NYPD announces death of School Safety Agent due to COVID-19

The NYPD announced the death of Doris Kirkland, a 30-year veteran of the department, due to complications from COVID-19.

States' reporting of virus testing data leads to confusion

Public health officials say robust testing for the coronavirus is essential to safely lifting stay-at-home orders and business closures, but states are creating confusion in the way they are reporting the data.

Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus

Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus. Many are old, already frail, and the toll has been especially harsh on veterans. Their relatives mourn their deaths as well as the limits on gathering to remember them.

Trump plays golf for 1st time since the coronavirus pandemic

President Donald Trump played golf Saturday for the first time since he declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency more than two months ago.

NJ deaths associated with coronavirus now top 11,000

New Jersey health officials say the number of deaths associated with the coronavirus in the state now tops 11,000. The state health department posted information Saturday indicating that there were more than 153,100 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and a total of 11,081 deaths were associated with the virus.

Under COVID-19, America finds new ways to honor Memorial Day

Communities across the nation are figuring out new ways to mark Memorial Day during the coronavirus pandemic.

Restrictions eased while virus deaths decline in New York

The daily death rate attributable to the coronavirus continues to fall in New York. The state on Saturday reported 84 fatalities, its lowest number in weeks in what Gov. Andrew Cuomo described as a critical benchmark. The death tally peaked at 799 on April 8.

NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season

The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July. It's the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.