NYC broadens guidelines for who should be tested for virus
New York City is broadening the guidelines for who should get tested for the coronavirus. The new guidelines include anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 and anyone who works at a nursing home or shelter.
New York City is broadening the guidelines for who should get tested for the coronavirus. The new guidelines include anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 and anyone who works at a nursing home or shelter.
Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance
U.S. health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.
U.S. health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.
'Frozen' musical on Broadway will not reopen
Stopped cold: "Frozen" will not reopen when Broadway theaters restart.
Stopped cold: "Frozen" will not reopen when Broadway theaters restart.
Drunk man claiming to have COVID coughs in cop's face
In court, a man admitted to being drunk and disorderly and to assaulting an emergency worker. A magistrate sent him to jail for 26 weeks, police said.
In court, a man admitted to being drunk and disorderly and to assaulting an emergency worker. A magistrate sent him to jail for 26 weeks, police said.
Among the mainstays of 2020 claimed by the pandemic: Spring
Midway through spring, people are already fretting about summer. The spring of 2020 — for human beings, at least — has become the season that isn't
Midway through spring, people are already fretting about summer. The spring of 2020 — for human beings, at least — has become the season that isn't
McDonald's preparing to reopen dining rooms
As states continue relaxing stay-at-home orders, McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
As states continue relaxing stay-at-home orders, McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
How to get a refund or credit on your car insurance if you’re driving less amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Young Brooklyn priest loses mentor, then his father -- both to virus
The Rev. Joseph Dutan lost his mentor and the first Catholic priest in the United States to die from the coronavirus. Days later, Dutan’s own father contracted COVID-19. Dutan has mourned personal loss while he continues to console the community of St. Brigid Catholic church in Brooklyn during the pandemic.
The Rev. Joseph Dutan lost his mentor and the first Catholic priest in the United States to die from the coronavirus. Days later, Dutan’s own father contracted COVID-19. Dutan has mourned personal loss while he continues to console the community of St. Brigid Catholic church in Brooklyn during the pandemic.
How does a pandemic end?
Naomi Rogers, a professor of the history of medicine at Yale University, said she doesn't know if COVID-19 will ever be over or done.
Naomi Rogers, a professor of the history of medicine at Yale University, said she doesn't know if COVID-19 will ever be over or done.
Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus deaths top 300,000 worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
There are more than 4.3 million confirmed cases across the globe, including nearly 1.4 million in the U.S., Johns Hopkins’ data shows.
There are more than 4.3 million confirmed cases across the globe, including nearly 1.4 million in the U.S., Johns Hopkins’ data shows.
Italian mobsters sent back to prison after pandemic furlough
Antonio Sacco, a convicted Cosa Nostra boss, was one of a handful of top Mafiosi who won temporary release. He and others are now back behind bars.
Antonio Sacco, a convicted Cosa Nostra boss, was one of a handful of top Mafiosi who won temporary release. He and others are now back behind bars.
Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his cellphone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his cellphone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
McDonald's details new measures to safely reopen dining rooms
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
Atlantic City casinos shatter revenue-drop record
April was the cruelest month — ever — for Atlantic City casinos, as state earnings figures released Wednesday shattered a record in revenue declines that had been set just a month ago.
April was the cruelest month — ever — for Atlantic City casinos, as state earnings figures released Wednesday shattered a record in revenue declines that had been set just a month ago.
Some US schools give up on distance learning
A small district in rural Georgia is among many around the U.S. that have pulled the plug on distance learning, all citing familiar reasons.
A small district in rural Georgia is among many around the U.S. that have pulled the plug on distance learning, all citing familiar reasons.