Wisconsin GOP vows Supreme Court appeal on extended voting
Wisconsin Republicans say they’re asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block extended absentee voting in Tuesday’s primary April 4, 2020, 3:52 PM 3 min read 3 min read Share to…
Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
WASHINGTON — Older people remain most at risk of dying as the new coronavirus continues its rampage around the globe, but they’re far from the only ones vulnerable. One of…
Counties without coronavirus are mostly rural, poor
SANTA FE, N.M. — As the coronavirus rages across the United States, mainly in large urban areas, more than a third of U.S. counties have yet to report a single…
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 to spend a second weekend at home to slow the…
Lowe’s hiring, McMenu shrinks, top Ford execs to defer pay
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some…
Texas’ lieutenant governor says US should get ‘back to work’
The AARP says “vulnerable older people” should follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control about the risks of the coronavirus By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press March 24, 2020,…
Merkel negative in 1st virus test; more to be done
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman says the German leader has tested negative for the new coronavirus March 23, 2020, 4:30 PM 1 min read BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said…
Sen. Rand Paul kept working for six days after virus test
WASHINGTON — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he had no symptoms of the…
Dubai’s Emirates cuts passenger flights to 13 destinations
Long-haul carrier Emirates says it has dramatically cut its passenger flight destinations from 145 locations to just 13 countries By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press March 22, 2020, 5:06 PM 4…
As virus spreads, Africa gets supplies from China’s Jack Ma
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — With the coronavirus increasing its spread across Africa, the continent received a much-needed care package from Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. A cargo flight containing more than…