US overtakes Italy in total coronavirus cases
Susan Walsh/AP On an afternoon call with her Democratic Caucus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opposed any attempt by a lawmaker to force House members to return to Washington for the…
Releases, infections, fear: U.S. coronavirus crisis in jails and prisons looms
As the COVID-19 virus continues its relentless march across the nation, the looming crisis inside America’s jails and prisons appears to be deepening, as corrections officials dig in to prevent…
Three Michigan men, all community servants, die from coronavirus
Three men from the Great Lakes State have succumbed to the dreaded coronavirus. All community servants dedicating their lives to the support of those in need, their legacy is rooted…
Surgeon singing ‘Imagine’ heals amid coronavirus outbreak
A few days ago, celebrities were mocked for singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” but two surgeons from the Mayo Clinic performing the tune has proven to be a hit. Drs. Elvis…
Record 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — more than quadruple the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused…
Republican dragged for complaining about COVID-19 funds for Howard U
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was taken to task on Wednesday for questioning why the $2 trillion economic stimulus package included $13 million for the historically Black Howard University. READ…
Russell Simmons connects eating animals to COVID-19
Russell Simmons is drawing a parallel between eating meat and contracting the coronavirus. The vegan took to Instagram to share with his followers why he thinks animal consumption and diseases…
Reporter running from herd of bison during live shot goes viral
NBC Montana Reporter (screenshot from viral video) A viral video of an NBC Montana reporter coming too close for comfort with a herd of bison at Yellowstone National Park has…
Black doctors concerned about patient trust among African Americans
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 30: Paramedic Jonathan Paz takes blood from a patient at the University of Miami Hospital’s Emergency Department on April 30, 2012 in Miami, Florida. As people…
Michelle Obama and DJ D-Nice host ‘Couch Party’ voter registration
Last week Derrick Jones, better known as rapper-turned-celebrity DJ “D-Nice,” threw the virtual party of the century on his Instagram Live. Now, the beloved music lover has teamed up with…