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Senate passes virus rescue package on unanimous vote WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

New York struggles with virus, US deaths top 1,000 NEW YORK (AP) — New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hotspot a warning flare -- and perhaps a cautionary tale -- for the rest of the country as U. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

US jobless claims climb sky high NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans' illustrious restaurants. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Americans await flights from Peru A 33-year-old American woman running out of her life-saving medication to treat her auto-immune disease finally boarded a flight home Wednesday after being stuck in Peru for about 10 days. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Census address work succeeded despite trouble hiring staff ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even though the U.S. Census Bureau had trouble finding workers for its massive address-verification work late last summer, it managed to complete the job under budget because of better-than-expected productivity of its staffers, according to a new report. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

US deal appears at hand to ease economic pain of coronavirus WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional and White House officials said Tuesday they were closing out final details of unprecedented legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses and workers facing ruin from the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

With isolation, abuse activists fear an 'explosive cocktail' "Safer at Home." It's a slogan of choice for the mandatory confinement measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Banks try to save stunned borrowers NEW YORK (AP) — Tarred as villains during the 2008 financial meltdown, banks of all sizes are trying to help out Americans reeling from the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Officials: As Mississippi River drops, floods still a threat As the Mississippi River in New Orleans continues to drop, there is still a threat of flooding this spring across a third of the country. by Associated Press Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 9:20am

Volunteers sew masks for health workers facing shortages Scores of people are answering pleas from hospitals, doctors and nurses so desperate for personal protective equipment amid the viral pandemic that they've turned to the public, saying do-it-yourself face masks are better than nothing. by TAMMY WEBBER, DEE-ANN DURBIN and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 6:00am

Tensions rise as $2 trillion virus aid stalls in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions flared Monday as Washington strained to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreak, with Congress arguing over a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

More than 1.5 billion told: Stay home NEW YORK (AP) — With masks, ventilators and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world's population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the U. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Governor: Arkansas faces $353M shortfall due to virus Arkansas faces a $353 million budget shortfall because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:00am

Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation CHICAGO (AP) — For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring up a slew of emotions. "Annoyed" is the first one the 13-year-old Chicagoan mentions. by Associated Press Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Grieving, saying goodbye in the time of coronavirus CHICAGO (AP) — Tucked deep in the obituary for Charles Recka was an announcement that a Mass celebrating his 87 years of life "will be held at a later date. by Associated Press Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

38 positive for coronavirus at Rikers, NYC jails The board overseeing New York City's jails urged officials to start releasing vulnerable populations and those being held on low-level offenses as the coronavirus outbreak hit the notorious Rikers Island complex and nearby jails — infecting at least 38 people. by Associated Press Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Target apologizes for selling face masks amid shortage SEATTLE (AP) — Target Corp. apologized Saturday for selling face masks in Seattle stores while hospitals face a dire shortage amid a growing coronavirus outbreak. by Associated Press Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Chaos, inconsistency mark launch of drive-thru virus testing PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Crisis deepens, congressional rescue deal teeters WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and White House teetered Sunday over a nearly $1. by Associated Press Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

As virus spreads, growing need for hospital beds, supplies MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and Europe, producing staggering caseloads in New York and Italy and setting off a desperate scramble to set up thousands of additional hospital beds as the disease notched another grim advance. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Nursing home outbreaks lay bare chronic industry problems NEW YORK (AP) — Burgeoning coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes in Washington, Illinois, New Jersey and elsewhere are laying bare the industry's long-running problems, including a struggle to control infections and a staffing crisis that relies on poorly paid aides who can't afford to stay home sick. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Economic rescue tops $1 trillion as negotiations continue WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House pushed into the night Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

At sea during pandemic, fishermen return to stormy times The coronavirus literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am