30 NFL draft hopefuls showed off skills during virtual pro day

Hours before New Jersey closed all gyms indefinitely last month because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, 30 NFL draft hopefuls had a chance to showcase their talents in a “virtual” pro day at TEST Football Academy in Martinsville.

Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge

On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.

MTA to offer $500,000 coronavirus death benefits for workers

The union for transit workers in New York says it has reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to give families of workers who have died with coronavirus a $500,000 death benefit payment.

Counting 'probable' cases, NYC death toll soars past 10,000

New York City officials have changed their accounting of COVID-related fatalities after acknowledging that stats based only on lab-confirmed tests failed to account for many people dying at home.

Cuomo: Trump not king

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to morning TV shows Tuesday to push back against President Donald Trump's claim of “total” authority to reopen the nation's virus-stalled economy, noting that a president is not an absolute monarch.

Trump reverses course on power to 'reopen' states amid virus

Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.

Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say

In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.

TSA officers make cards for COVID-19 patients and hospital workers

TSA officers aren't very busy right now. So a team of officers at Newark airport decided to bring a smile to the faces of COVID patients.

Health care workers are 10%-20% of US coronavirus cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first national data on how the pandemic is hitting doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.

US clears first saliva test to help diagnose coronavirus

Rutgers University researchers have received U.S. government clearance for the first saliva test to help diagnose COVID-19, a new approach that could help expand testing options and reduce risks of infection for health care workers.

New Jersey reports its biggest jump in coronavirus deaths

More than 2,800 New Jersey residents have died of COVID-related causes, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. The state seems to be entering a peak, officials have said.

China faces new coronavirus flareup along northern border

China is facing a new coronavirus flare-up along its remote northern border with Russia, far from the epicenter of Wuhan, where it has all but declared victory in the battle against the pandemic.

Minnesota's youngest COVID-19 patient is 4 weeks old, in hospital

The youngest COVID-19 patient in Minnesota is a four-week-old infant who is among the 177 people hospitalized with coronavirus as of Tuesday, April 14, according to the latest statewide update from the Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota's COVID-19 patients range in age from four weeks to 104 years.

Judge: Get out of bed, get dressed for Zoom hearings

A Florida judge has one request for attorneys showing up for court hearings via Zoom: Get out of bed and put on some clothes!

Burger King offering students free burgers

Burger King doesn’t just want to keep your stomach full, it also wants to feed your mind. With schools across the country closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the fast-food joint is using the promise of free burgers to keep students up-to-date with their studies.

Coronavirus has killed 50 NYC teachers, DOE workers

More than four dozen employees of New York City schools have died of coronavirus-related causes.