Locked Up: No Masks, Sanitizer as Virus Spreads Behind Bars
By ROBIN MCDOWELL and MARGIE MASON, Associated Press Something was wrong. The chow hall line at New York’s Rikers Island…
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Hawks no more: Fiscal conservatives embrace rescue package
NEW YORK — Republicans who have spent the past decade howling about the danger of ballooning deficits embraced the coronavirus…
The stimulus bill includes a tax break for the 1% (opinion)
And yet the more things change, the more they stay the same. While health care workers and local governments frantically…
At-home coronavirus test kits are still not in the hands of consumers. Here’s why.
As government and health care officials plead for expanded access to high-speed COVID-19 tests, health care companies across the country…
Andy Beshear: How the Democratic governor of Kentucky helped shape Mitch McConnell’s coronavirus plan
McConnell and Beshear have been in frequent contact in recent weeks, as McConnell shaped the Senate’s $2 trillion stimulus deal…
New York presidential primary postponed amid record numbers of coronavirus cases
New York — which has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic’s spread in the U.S.– will now be on…
Tom Coburn: Former Oklahoma senator and ‘Dr. No’ of Congress dies at 72
Coburn, a Republican dubbed “Dr. No” by his Democratic colleagues, was a staunch fiscal and social conservative who battled lawmakers…
Trump calls USNS Comfort leaving for New York a ‘message of hope and solidarity’
The Navy ship, loaned to the coronavirus cause, is set to arrive on Monday. March 28, 2020, 7:01 PM 6…
Fact check: Trump makes another round of misstatements during coronavirus briefing
President Donald Trump on Friday continued the false and misleading claims that have become a part of White House briefings…
Louisiana researchers studying monkeys for a coronavirus vaccine face challenges as state cases spike
In Louisiana, amid skyrocketing rates of the novel coronavirus and a statewide stay-at-home order, scientists are finding themselves face-to-face with…
Cuomo on possible NY quarantine: ‘I don’t think it’s legal’
“It would be chaos and mayhem,” Cuomo told CNN’s Ana Cabrera. “It’s totally opposite everything he’s been saying. I don’t…
Crowdsourcing desperately needed medical supplies in coronavirus fight
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Italy coronavirus death toll passes 10,000. Many are asking why the fatality rate is so high
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Stimulus check calculator: How much might you receive?
Americans will receive payments to offset financial hardship. March 28, 2020, 5:57 PM 4 min read 4 min read Share…
First death of infant in connection with coronavirus reported in the US
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Why coronavirus antibody testing in one Colorado town could provide a way forward
While it might be impossible to figure out who is going to become sick with novel coronavirus, some public health…
What it’s like for health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic
Now, some are sharing what it’s like inside their hospitals as they face an unprecedented crisis. Some are overwhelmed, they…
President Trump activates ready reserve forces to fight coronavirus: Here’s what that means
These forces are the inactive counterpart of the National Guard and reserves. March 28, 2020, 10:18 PM 7 min read…
Cuomo: Trump's two flaws are 'literally making us sick'
CNN’s Chris Cuomo argues that President Donald Trump’s Easter timeline isn’t aspirational, it’s asinine. Source link
Coronavirus live updates: Trump considers enforceable quarantine in NY, NJ; 200 US cities lack face masks
The amount of novel coronavirus cases around the world and in the U.S. continues to skyrocket. By Saturday morning, the…
US coronavirus: New York may be weeks from peak while other states prepare for surges
More than 52,000 of the country’s cases are in New York state, and officials forecast the apex of the pandemic…
California lawmakers plead: Fight virus, don’t pack beaches
LOS ANGELES — With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are pleading with cooped-up Californians…
Cuomo says he did not speak to Trump about a quarantine for New York
Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images President Trump said he is thinking about a possible “short term, two week” quarantine for…
Civil rights leader, MLK aide Joseph Lowery dies at 98
ATLANTA — The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a veteran civil rights leader who helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.…
Trump considering quarantine of parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
“We’re thinking about certain things. Some people would like to see New York quarantined because it’s a hotspot. … We…
Jon Bon Jovi says he believes his son contracted ‘mild version’ of coronavirus
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Deyjah Harris addresses T.I. hymen controversy
Deyjah Imani Harris, left, and T.I. at the 68th annual Tony Awards in 2014. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Last year,…
Annapolis Film Festival shifts to online-only to avoid large crowds
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Over 10,000 people…
Netflix ‘Tiger King’ documentary is messy and a must watch
Netflix If you haven’t seen Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness yet on Netflix, you’re gonna want to take some…
Kelly Osbourne gives update on dad Ozzy’s health amid coronavirus quarantine
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Amazon delivery man caught intentionally spitting on packages
A delivery man spits on a package (Credit: screenshot) While the rest of the country is on self-quarantine and avoiding…
‘Forgotten West Memphis Three’ doc aims to give victims of notorious crime ‘their voices back,’ host says
Bob Ruff is hopeful that one of the biggest mysteries to rock Arkansas will finally be solved. The former fire…
Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dead at 98
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A look back at Lady Gaga’s dating history
Lady Gaga is celebrating her 34th birthday with a new beau. The singer recently made her relationship with Michael Polansky…
California Rep. Barbara Lee moves to block evictions amid coronavirus pandemic
Rep. Barbara Lee (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) Democratic U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee of Oakland and Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia…
Kenny Rogers’ ex-wife says she ‘never felt uncomfortable’ about Dolly Parton: She’s ‘a fun girl’
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton were longtime collaborators and friends for decades, but the two country music stars reportedly never…
Trump allegedly calls Alex Rodriguez for coronavirus tips
Former baseball player Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) As the country grapples with the global coronavirus pandemic, President…
Spain’s Princess Maria Teresa becomes first royal to die from coronavirus
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NYC subway operator and father of 2 dies a hero saving lives
Father of 2 dies saving passengers from engulfed subway train. A 36-year-old married father of two lost his life earlier…
Lady Gaga’s dad deletes tweet seeking donations to pay furloughed restaurant staff
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Black people who have died from COVID-19
The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 has rocked the entire globe, and unfortunately, the Black community is no exception. Contrary…
Dolly Parton says coronavirus pandemic is a lesson from God: ‘Keep the faith, don’t be too scared’
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Dolly Parton believes…
Dr. Dre album ‘The Chronic’ inducted into Library of Congress
Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” album is inducted. Music from Dr. Dre, the Village People, Tina Turner among others have become…
Mark Wahlberg, Mario Lopez slammed for joint workout at gym after urging fans to stay home amid coronavirus
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UMD and BSU Athletes Earn Regional, National Honors
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer Despite the final horn sounding before they could start competing in either version of…
Blue Waters Recognized as ‘Most Loved on DoorDash’
By Camille DavisSpecial to the AFRO The emergency order regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) issued by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on March…
Rosario Dawson Relishes Being the Lead on New TV Drama
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Rosario Dawson has graced both the big and small screens,…
R Kelly Seeks Release From Jail, Cites Coronavirus Risk
By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) — R&B singer R. Kelly cited the novel coronavirus in asking…
FedEx Field Becomes COVID-19 Screening Center
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer The home of Washington’s National Football League franchise will play a role in the…
MGM National Harbor Donates Food To Charity
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer A local non profit agency hit the jackpot to feed needy D.M.V. residents after…
Trump Signs $2.2T Stimulus After Swift Congressional Votes
By ANDREW TAYLOR, ALAN FRAM, LAURIE KELLMAN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2…
Braveboy Leads Change To State’s Hate Crime Prosecutions
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer After the prosecution of Sean Urbanski for the murder of Army 2nd Lt. Richard…
Spokesman: Cosby Lawyers to Seek Early Release Because of Pandemic
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Lawyers for Bill Cosby are preparing to petition the court for his…
Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Leader and MLK Aide, Dies at 98
By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation, lived to see the…
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Coronavirus live updates: Cases top 531,000 globally
Federal health officials on Friday green-lit a point-of-care coronavirus test that can provide results in less than 15 minutes, using…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump signs $2T relief bill after House passage
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and prop…
How much will my stimulus check be? Use this calculator
Included are direct payments to many Americans. Individuals are eligible for up to $1,200 and couples would receive up to…