Baking bread on the rise in the age of coronavirus

Countless people across the country are turning to one of the few hobbies that hasn't been banned: Baking bread.

Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn't think it would be possible to hold a normal convention in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Call for ticker-tape parade in honor of medical workers after pandemic

The real heroes these days are the healthcare workers on the frontlines battling the coronavirus pandemic. Among them is White House Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci. He seen daily alongside President Donald Trump and other officials discussing the nation's response to the pandemic.

Residents of city in Texas face $1K fine for not covering nose, mouth in public

Starting April 2 in Laredo, everyone over the age of 5 years old must wear a mask or some other form of covering over their mouth and face in certain public spaces.

Grandfather walks four miles just to see newborn granddaughter through glass door

Coronavirus isn't stopping this grandfather from Michigan from walking four miles to see his newborn granddaughter, even if it's through a glass door.

44 UT Austin students have COVID-19 after spring break trip

Two weeks ago, amid the coronavirus pandemic, about 70 students from the University of Texas at Austin partied in Mexico on spring break.

One Republic's Ryan Tedder to perform live from home

On Thursday, you can enjoy a free concert from a member of One Republic. The group's lead singer, Ryan Tedder, will perform live from his home. It's part of Verizon's weekly streaming "Pay it Forward Live."

New England Patriots send plane to China, get 1.2 million N95 masks for Massachusetts: reports

Patriots team owner Robert Kraft sent the organization’s private plane to China to pick up much-needed protective equipment for medical workers in the state, according to multiple reports.

Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead after coronavirus-induced pneumonia, son says

Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. He was 85.

Residents enthusiastically snitching on businesses, neighbors amid coronavirus shutdowns

Snitches are emerging as enthusiastic allies as cities, states and countries work to enforce directives meant to limit person-to-person contact amid the virus pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of lives worldwide.

‘It’s hell’ - NYC EMTs claim to be overwhelmed due to coronavirus

The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.

US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million amid coronavirus outbreak

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.