More than 1,700 new, unreported deaths at nursing homes in NY

New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

States with few COVID-19 cases get big haul of relief money

An Associated Press analysis shows Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming took in an outsized proportion of the $150 billion in federal money that was designed to address coronavirus-related expenses when measured by the number of positive tests for the COVID-19 disease.

US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up

Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.

Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19

A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.

Nearly 1,400 Tyson workers at 3 plants get coronavirus

early 1,400 workers at three Tyson Foods pork processing plants in Iowa have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Casino workers call for coronavirus protections before gaming resumes

Workers from casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans and Mississippi are calling for casinos to pay for testing them for the coronavirus before they return to their jobs.

How Broadway will reopen remains unclear

When Broadway theaters finally reopen, at least one musical theater fan will show up. But she'll look a little different.

Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers

The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.

Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items

Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.

Ocean City to reopen beaches, boardwalk on May 9: officials

The beaches and the world-famous boardwalk of Maryland's most popular coastal resort town will reopen this Saturday, according to an Ocean City councilmember. 

Trump says death toll could reach 100,000

Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump insists that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 66,000 Americans.