Unions asking for 15% COVID-19 hazard pay; some call that 'ridiculous'
Some unions are asking for hazard pay during the coronavirus outbreak. Others are calling that plea ridiculous.
Some unions are asking for hazard pay during the coronavirus outbreak. Others are calling that plea ridiculous.
Stocks fall but curb heavy losses as coronavirus bill toils on Capitol Hill
The Fed will buy Treasury and mortgage-backed securities in 'amounts needed to support' the economy.
The Fed will buy Treasury and mortgage-backed securities in 'amounts needed to support' the economy.
Sen. Rand Paul kept working for 6 days after virus test
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.
Man charged with coughing in Chicago cops’ faces and saying he had coronavirus
Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.
Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.
Fire department hands out free meals for truck drivers in Arkansas
With many restaurants closing their doors, some firefighters in Arkansas have taken it upon themselves to help feed truckers whose meal options are dwindling.
With many restaurants closing their doors, some firefighters in Arkansas have taken it upon themselves to help feed truckers whose meal options are dwindling.
Desperate hunt for medical gear to fight COVID-19 becomes all-consuming
Health care workers say they are being asked to reuse and ration disposable masks and gloves.
Health care workers say they are being asked to reuse and ration disposable masks and gloves.
New Jersey orders county inmates released due to coronavirus
New Jersey's Supreme Court has ordered that some county jail inmates be released in an effort to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.
New Jersey's Supreme Court has ordered that some county jail inmates be released in an effort to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.
Volunteers work to provide meals for Holocaust survivors amid coronavirus crisis
Before the virus outbreak, about 40 survivors would come daily to Nachas (Yiddish for “joy”) to receive legal assistance, study Torah, exercise, get counseling — and to eat. All activities were suspended as New York state asked residents to stay at home unless they have vital reasons to go out.
Before the virus outbreak, about 40 survivors would come daily to Nachas (Yiddish for “joy”) to receive legal assistance, study Torah, exercise, get counseling — and to eat. All activities were suspended as New York state asked residents to stay at home unless they have vital reasons to go out.
Northern California man has coronavirus; at first, friends thought his symptoms were fake
But after administering a flu test, which came back negative, doctors finally figured it out.
But after administering a flu test, which came back negative, doctors finally figured it out.
Royal Caribbean borrows $2.2 billion to stay afloat
Royal Caribbean Cruises, which has seen its stock take a big drop in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, is borrowing a whopping $2.2 billion to bolster its liquidity.
Royal Caribbean Cruises, which has seen its stock take a big drop in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, is borrowing a whopping $2.2 billion to bolster its liquidity.
Go on a home safari: Zoos, aquariums offer live streams of animals online
Children and families can still say hello their favorite animal and marine life through these zoo and aquarium live online streams.
Children and families can still say hello their favorite animal and marine life through these zoo and aquarium live online streams.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar: My husband has the coronavirus
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's husband has the coronavirus and is hospitalized, Klobuchar said in an online post Monday morning.
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's husband has the coronavirus and is hospitalized, Klobuchar said in an online post Monday morning.
More than 1.5 billion people asked to stay home globally
The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were urged or ordered to stay home Monday to try to blunt the spread of the coronavirus.
The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were urged or ordered to stay home Monday to try to blunt the spread of the coronavirus.
CVS hiring 50K, offering bonuses and benefits during coronavirus pandemic
CVS Health is hiring thousands of new workers and offering bonuses and new benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic
CVS Health is hiring thousands of new workers and offering bonuses and new benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic
U.S. coronavirus cases jump to 35,000
The number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 35,000 on Monday, making it the nation with the third-highest number of infections in the world, behind only Italy and China.
The number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 35,000 on Monday, making it the nation with the third-highest number of infections in the world, behind only Italy and China.
Mayor de Blasio says he spoke with Trump about need for virus aid
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he spoke with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence about the city's urgent need for medical supplies to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he spoke with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence about the city's urgent need for medical supplies to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says her brother has died from COVID-19
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says her older brother, Ron, died over the weekend after contracting COVID-19.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says her older brother, Ron, died over the weekend after contracting COVID-19.
Loss of taste, smell could be telltale sign of coronavirus
The loss of the ability to smell or taste could be a sign that an individual has coronavirus, according to a recent report.
The loss of the ability to smell or taste could be a sign that an individual has coronavirus, according to a recent report.
Tito's Handmade Vodka set to begin production on hand sanitizer
While Tito's Handmade Vodka is still advising people to not use its standard vodka product as hand sanitizer, the company says its distillery is set to begin production on making actual hand sanitizer that adheres to industry and government guidelines.
While Tito's Handmade Vodka is still advising people to not use its standard vodka product as hand sanitizer, the company says its distillery is set to begin production on making actual hand sanitizer that adheres to industry and government guidelines.
City Sleeps: A look at the empty New York City streets amid the virus
Efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have completely altered the usual New Yorker way of life, grinding the “city that never sleeps” to a halt in the last week after it became one of the nation's epicenters for the fast-spreading virus.
Efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have completely altered the usual New Yorker way of life, grinding the “city that never sleeps” to a halt in the last week after it became one of the nation's epicenters for the fast-spreading virus.