Hospitals resort to creative ingenuity to treat patients

The rush is on to build emergency field hospitals across the country in anticipation of coronavirus patients onslaught. CNN's Brian Todd reports how hospitals are using creative ingenuity in the face of dire shortages.

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'Normal' isn't normal in China anymore

My Facebook feed bulged with post-lockdown food fantasies. Friends dreamed of a "salted caramel milkshake" or "a cheeseburger topped with feta, fried egg, and avocado with sweet potato french fries." But if there's anything I've learned after emerging from my own two-week quarantine in China, it's that we can't simply click our ruby slippers and return to life BC -- before Covid-19.

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Michael Jordan documentary release moved up to April

ABC's and ESPN's debut of 'The Last Dance' is being moved from June to April 19, ESPN confirmed, giving fans some good news considering the coronavirus pandemic has forced sports to halt globally. HLN's Andy Scholes reports.

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Migrant workers in India sprayed with disinfectant

The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has sparked controversy after migrant workers, returning home during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, were doused in bleach disinfectant used to sanitize buses.

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Chris Cuomo on what it's like to have coronavirus

CNN's Chris Cuomo talks about what it's been like since he tested positive for coronavirus, and why he wants his diagnosis to serve as an example for others.

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Is coronavirus turning Britain into a police state?

Drones filming couples as they walk their dogs through the countryside, drivers sent to court after being spotted on the road, a lawmaker admonished in public for dropping in on his father's 78th birthday.

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Some ultra-Orthodox Jews are ignoring Israel's coronavirus rules, despite a warning to 'wake up!'

The mourners gathered by the hundreds, packed tightly on to the evening streets of Bnei Brak. There was no social distancing -- no two meters between them -- as they made their way down the roads of this ultra-Orthodox town near Tel Aviv for the Saturday night funeral of Rabbi Tzvi Shenkar.

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Today is Equal Pay Day for women and it's not a day to celebrate

We're three months into 2020 -- yet this is how long American women must work into the year to earn the same salary as men did in 2019.

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Europe's hospitals among the best but can't handle pandemic

Increasing numbers of European hospitals are buckling under the strain of treating tens of thousands of coronavirus patient

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To enforce coronavirus distancing, police say arrests are last resort

It is difficult to enforce COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.

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The NBA could lose billions this season. Who will eat that loss?

Just as the NBA was approaching the critical stage of an exhilarating season this month, it abruptly suspended play when Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus only minutes before a scheduled tipoff.

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World champion boxer suspended following domestic violence 'advice' video

British boxer Billy Joe Saunders has had his license suspended following a social media video in which he seemingly advocated domestic violence.

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Coronavirus live updates: US Open tennis complex to house temporary hospital

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has infected over three-quarters of a million people around the world.

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'I don't think you really can' make the election safe: Wisconsin gears up for primary

With more than a dozen states backloading the election calendar due to the novel coronavirus, Wisconsin stands as an outlier, instead determined to forge ahead.

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One of the largest single-site jails in the US grapples with 134 coronavirus cases

The cases of COVID-19 skyrocketed over the weekend at the Cook County Jail.

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Hong Kong's night races gallop on...but without the fans

The Wednesday night races in Hong Kong's Happy Valley are typically a raucous ritual that can draw up to 20,000 people to the course.

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Trump's metric of success reveals his leadership flaws

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A woman got to say goodbye to her mother over FaceTime before she died

Michelle Bennett didn't think she'd be able to say goodbye to her mother before she died.

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Zao Wou-Ki, the Chinese abstract painter who sells for millions

Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Vincent van Gogh -- in 2019, Zao Wou-Ki outsold them all. In fact, the $238 million generated by the late painter's art at auctions last year was surpassed only by sums achieved Picasso and Monet.

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Stress eating these days? Here's some help

Stress eating is something that many people struggle with on a regular basis, when things are "normal." But with the coronavirus pandemic challenging us in different ways each day, it seems to have become an equal opportunity problem, affecting even those who don't typically eat in response to anxiety or other emotions.

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Mac and cheese? Noodle soup? Top chefs share their go-to comfort foods

During these immensely testing times, food can be a great source of comfort.

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A man allegedly teaching his dog to drive has been arrested

A man was arrested Sunday after leading troopers on a high-speed chase with his dog sitting in the driver's seat, a spokeswoman for the Washington State Patrol said.

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Doctor from viral family photo loses home in tornado

Dr. Jared Burks, who went viral after posting a photo of himself touching the hand of his son through a glass door while on quarantine, has lost his home to a tornado.

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Temporary hospitals set up in Central Park and around NYC

Temporary hospitals are being set up in Central Park, a convention center, and on a ship as New York scrambles to increase the state's healthcare system capacity.

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Chaotic scenes as migrant workers try to leave major cities in India

Thousands of migrant workers attempted to leave major cities to go back to their rural villages, after India's nationwide lockdown came into effect.

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Trump says he could see recommending all Americans wear masks

President Donald Trump said Monday he could foresee a scenario where all Americans are recommended to wear masks in public to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Pastor arrested for holding services despite stay-at-home order

A pastor of a Tampa church has been arrested for holding large services despite a "safer-at-home" order in Hillsborough county.

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New Mexico's governor warns tribal nations could be 'wiped out' by coronavirus

New Mexico's governor warned President Trump Monday some tribal nations could be 'wiped out' by the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus economic updates: Markets tick up slightly after weeks of volatility

The health crisis has increasingly become an economic one.

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Dr. Fauci: When Trump saw the data he 'got it right away'

President Donald Trump "got it right away" when presented with data about the rise in coronavirus cases, which influenced his decision to extend social distancing guidelines, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said on CNN.

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Inside a New York hospital on the front lines

CNN's Miguel Marquez gets an exclusive look inside a New York City hospital where doctors and staff are working tirelessly to save coronavirus patients.

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Hungarian parliament votes to let Viktor Orban rule by decree in wake of coronavirus pandemic

Hungary's parliament has voted to allow Prime Minister Viktor Orban to rule by decree in order to combat the coronavirus pandemic, giving the populist leader extra powers to unilaterally enact a series of sweeping measures.

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Fit, healthy 33-year-old recounts falling ill to coronavirus

Andrea Napoli didn’t fit the usual profile of a coronavirus patient

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Wimbledon will be canceled, says German tennis official

The Wimbledon tennis championships will be canceled this week, according to German Tennis Federation (DTB) vice-president Dirk Hordorff.

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Ken Shimura, famed Japanese comedian, dead at 70 after contracting coronavirus

Famed Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to his representatives.

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In the middle of the coronavirus crisis, some hospitals fear financial ruin

"If we don't bail out the hospitals, we're going to lose ... the front lines."

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Phoenix police officer killed, 2 others injured in shooting

A Phoenix police commander was killed and two other officers were injured Sunday night in a shooting on the city's north side during a domestic violence call, police said

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Man, 72, wounded in Hanukkah stabbings dies from injuries

An Orthodox Jewish organization says a man stabbed during a Hanukkah celebration north of New York City has died from his injuries three months after the attacks

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Prisoners riot in Iran, region's worst virus outbreak

Iranian state-run media say prisoners in southern Iran broke cameras and caused other damage during a riot

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Tokyo Olympic head expects call from IOC's Bach on new date

Tokyo Olympic President Yoshiro Mori expects to talk this week with IOC President Thomas Bach about details around rescheduling the games for next year

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ISIS members riot and break out of Syrian prison

Several Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) members escaped from a Syrian prison on Sunday by ripping off doors and using them to break down a wall during a "detention facility uprising," authorities said.

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A police officer is wearing a coronavirus helmet to warn people to stay inside during India's lockdown

As India enforces a nationwide lockdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, one police officer has found a creative way to get the message across.

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Coronavirus live updates: FDA gives drugs emergency approval to treat COVID-19

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 34,000 people across the globe.

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In India, social distancing is a privilege of the middle class

For two days, Jeetender Mahender, a 36-year-old Dalit sanitation worker, has dared not leave his family's shanty in the Valmiki slum of northern Mumbai, India, except to go to the toilet.

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America's terrible, growing coronavirus death toll makes Trump accept reality

Even President Donald Trump, a serial spinner of his own political realities, accepted science's dire truth in ditching an Easter target to open up the US economy with the coronavirus pandemic set to take a savage turn.

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Convicted serial killer known as the 'Grim Sleeper' found dead in prison cell

A convicted serial killer, who murdered and preyed on women in California over a span of three decades, died over the weekend at San Quentin State Prison.

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The doctor in the viral photo with his son behind glass has lost his home to a tornado

A resident physician, who touched the lives of thousands when a photo of him and his son separated by glass went viral, has lost his family home to a tornado.

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Stabbing victim dies 3 months after attack at Hanukkah celebration in New York

A New York man severely injured in a stabbing during Hanukkah last year has died.

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Plastic-eating bacteria could be small step toward tackling world's pollution crisis

Plastic products made with polyurethane, a synthetic chemical compound, typically end up buried in a landfill.

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Armed vigilantes blocked a neighbor's driveway to force him into quarantine

A Maine man said armed neighbors descended on his home and chopped down a tree to block his road and prevent him from leaving because they believed he may have coronavirus.

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Trump concedes US death toll could be 100,000 or more

President Donald Trump acknowledged Sunday for the first time that deaths in the United States from coronavirus could reach 100,000 or more, adding that if the death toll stays at or below 100,000, "we all together have done a very good job."

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Germany's Merkel shines in virus crisis even as power wanes

Chancellor Angela Merkel has run Germany for more than 14 years and has over a decade's experience of managing crises

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The Latest: Italy’s sports minister to extend ban on events

Italy’s sports minister is planning to extend the ban on games and competitions in the country through all of April

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Coronavirus live updates: Global pandemic has killed more than 30,000

More than 30,000 people have been killed around the world as the amount of novel coronavirus cases continues to skyrocket with the number of diagnosed COVID-19 cases around the world surpassing 664,000 so far. It was just Thursday that the globe reached 500,000 cases, which was double the number of coronavirus cases from the week before. The U.S. surpassed 124,000 diagnosed coronavirus cases Saturday, according to data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. There are at least 2,190 deaths in the country. At least 140,000 people have recovered from the virus during this pandemic. Tune into ABC at 1 p.m. ET and ABC News Live at 4 p.m. ET every weekday for special coverage of the novel coronavirus with the full ABC News team, including the latest news, context and analysis. Today's biggest developments: Global deaths top 30,000 Trump will not use enforceable quarantine in NY Italy deaths reach 10,000 US cases cross 100,000; deaths...

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As states crack down on gatherings, some religious exemptions could keep pews full

Some states have not barred churches from gathering despite COVID-19.

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Global coronavirus death toll passes 30,000

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You know your K-pop stars. Now meet the American producers and songwriters behind them

Yes, South Korea is tiny. The entire country, plus its northern neighbor, could fit inside Lake Michigan. But within that small country, something revolutionary was born that has taken the world by storm -- Korean pop, aka K-pop.

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Tornado rips through Arkansas city, injuring 6 people

A tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas, injuring six people and leaving a trail of flattened homes and buildings.

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How Russia is using authoritarian tech to curb coronavirus

Russia under President Vladimir Putin has pioneered authoritarian tech: Last year, the Kremlin leader approved measures that would enable the creation of a "sovereign" Russian internet, able to be firewalled from the rest of the world.

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Owner of New York Knicks and Rangers tests positive for coronavirus

James Dolan, owner of the NBA's New York Knicks and the NHL's New York Rangers, has tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Knicks PR Twitter account.

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Tokyo Olympics: Signs suggest summer dates for 2021 Olympics

Tokyo Olympic organizers are leaning away from starting the rescheduled games in the spring of 2021

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Guaido urges unity government backed by loans to fight virus

Venezuelan opposition leader calls a "national emergency government."

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This museum is asking people to recreate artwork using random house objects

As nearly a third of the world's population lives under coronavirus-related restrictions, weeks of self-isolation have become the new norm. And people are starting to get bored.

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H&M and other massive fashion brands are switching to medical supplies

With stores closed, runway shows canceled and global supply chains disrupted, much of the fashion industry has been rendered idle by the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Why can't you just take your hijab off and play sports'

She was told not to play football. She was told not to jump around. She was told not to wear the hijab while playing basketball.

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North Korea fires missiles into sea, criticized by South

Seoul calls it “very inappropriate” with the world battling coronavirus pandemic

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Tornado tears through shopping area in Arkansas; 3 injured

Officials in Arkansas say a tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas and hurt three people in the college town of Jonesboro

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How to protect the 2020 elections from the coronavirus crisis

Despite the global pandemic, we must take steps to ensure a high turnout is possible during the 2020 election. While public attention has naturally turned toward our health care system's ability to treat the mounting number of Covid-19 patients — along with the spluttering economy — it would be a disastrous mistake to assume everything will run smoothly in November.

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Bad Bunny's new music video has a really important message about twerking

Bad Bunny got a jaw-dropping makeover for his new "Yo Perreo Sola" video to send a blunt message against harassment.

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More than 2,000 deaths are in the US, where a travel advisory has been issued for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

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Love under lockdown: The couples pushed together and kept apart by coronavirus

Henny Ansell is effectively in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend -- but her boyfriend is only a few miles away.

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North Korea launches sixth unidentified projectile in under a month

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the sea off the coast of Japan Sunday morning, the sixth launch by the Kim Jong Un regime in less than a month.

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Domestic workers are being infected by their employers who traveled internationally

When the coronavirus outbreak reached Hong Kong, domestic worker Jinkie Alhambra followed guidance from the government and stayed home on her day off.

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Dua Lipa releases new album 'Future Nostalgia'

Dua Lipa dropped a new album that might just blow your mind.

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California lawmakers plead: fight virus, don't pack beaches

California lawmakers are begging people not to pack beaches and hiking trails as a sunny weekend arrives after days of residents being cooped up under stay-at-home orders

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Hawks no more: Fiscal conservatives embrace rescue package

The nation's fiercest fiscal conservatives are largely embracing the massive economic rescue package moving through Congress

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UN chief says misinformation about COVID-19 is new enemy

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the world is not only fighting the “common enemy” of the coronavirus “but our enemy is also the growing surge of misinformation” about COVID-19

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Judge mulls request to release migrant children over virus

A judge says she doesn't want a sudden, large-scale release of immigrant children from U.S. government custody but wants to know why they're still being held as the coronavirus spreads

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Coronavirus live updates: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 600,000

The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and around the world continues to skyrocket.

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Why at-home coronavirus test kits aren't in the hands of consumers

Health care companies across the country are mobilizing their resources to meet the growing demands with direct-to-consumer kits.

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Open by Easter? Relaxing coronavirus restrictions too soon could backfire.

Two studies published this week showed the effectiveness of social distancing in battling COVID-19.

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Trump abruptly demands ramped-up ventilator production after downplaying need

President Donald Trump's call for ramped-up ventilator production came after health care providers warned of shortages and he downplayed the need.

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From meals to masks, volunteers helping health care workers on front lines

A volunteer group called Mask Match helps link up those with masks with health care workers desperately in need.

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What we know about coronavirus' long-term effects

There are insights we can glean from other respiratory diseases about the long-term heath effects of COVID-19.

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As Louisiana braces for surge of coronavirus cases, state pleads for federal help

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards told President Donald Trump the state needs significant federal resources as it braces for an expected surge in COVID-19 infections.

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Civil rights leader, MLK aide Joseph Lowery dies at 98

Civil rights leader, MLK aide Joseph Lowery dies at 98.

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Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader, dies at 98

The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a leader in America's civil rights movement, died Friday. He was 98.

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Sheriff: Girl, 4, found in woods; had been missing 2 days

Authorities say a search team has found a 4-year-old girl in good condition after she had gone missing for two days in some woods in Alabama

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The ride hailing industry is getting turned on its head

Just days after President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that all travel from Europe to the United States would be temporarily suspended due the coronavirus pandemic, a Dallas-based rideshare startup called Alto started seeing a steep drop in demand for rides.

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Google is donating $800 million to help with the coronavirus crisis

Google is committing to donate more than $800 million to support businesses, organizations and healthcare workers as part of its coronavirus response -- most of it in the form of free advertising.

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In the race to secure medical supplies, countries ban or restrict exports

The European Union announced on March 15 it was restricting exports of personal protective equipment, including face shields, surgical masks and gowns. India banned the export of ventilators and sanitizers on March 24. On Wednesday, Switzerland began requiring licenses for exports of masks, gloves, goggles and swabs.

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More than 101,000 coronavirus cases reported in the US

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Temporary hospital at convention center will be one of the largest in country

The 2,910 beds set up at the Javits Convention Center will make the temporary hospital there one of the largest in the country.

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Vietnamese beauty brand Skinlosophy fuses tradition with technology

International labels dominate Vietnam's market for high-end beauty products, but that did not deter Do Duy Khanh and Dinh Phuong Anh, who have carved out a niche for their brand -- Skinlosophy.

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CNN correspondent: Here's 2 problematic things this Oval Office photo shows

When signing the historic coronavirus stimulus bill into law, President Donald Trump was surrounded by fellow Republicans and expert members of the coronavirus task force, but no Democrats. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

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Millions of chickens are used to make vaccines each year. But that won't work for coronavirus

Across the United States, prized chickens are laying life-saving eggs at secret farms.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Harry Styles dons fishnets on the cover of a beauty magazine

Harry Styles has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and GQ. But his most recent cover is the most provocative yet.

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Voices from the frontline: 'Are we swamped? Without a doubt'

Medical workers have been battling unprecedented challenges in fighting Covid-19, from inundated emergency departments to equipment shortages and sick staff.

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FBI warns of potential surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans amid coronavirus

FBI warns of a potential surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Severe weather expected to hit Midwest with damaging winds and tornado threat

Record heat continues for the South Friday.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate for 14 days.

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Pedestrian bridge falls onto Detroit freeway; no injuries

Authorities say a portion of a pedestrian bridge fell onto a Detroit freeway, blocking traffic

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Abortion provision thrown into doubt by coronavirus pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, women's access to abortion is one of many healthcare provisions thrown into jeopardy.

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Her husband died. Then his family shaved her head and made her strip beside his grave

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You've probably never heard of her company. But its shares are up 1,300% since she took over

Even though the company was bleeding money, laden with debt and staring down a potential bankruptcy, becoming chief executive of chip maker Advanced Micro Devices was a dream job for Lisa Su.

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'Lot of fear': Coronavirus pandemic compounds dire situation for poor Americans

140 million Americans who are considered poor or low-wealth and could not afford a $400 economic emergency.

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Mother to baby transmission of COVID-19 cannot be ruled out, new study finds

Researchers are still studying these cases to see if they offer any clues about how to best protect the health of infants and mothers with COVID-19 infections.

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I'm a nurse who's pregnant amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

While Hodnicki is still working with hospital patients, she expects to not be assigned to those who have COVID-19.

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COVID-19 has been compared to the flu. Experts say that's wrong.

The novel coronavirus appears more deadly and spreads more quickly than the flu, experts said.

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Construction unions call for better safety, health protections during pandemic

Union leaders and public health experts say construction workers need health and financial protection as they continue to work sites during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus live updates: Trump says he discussed crisis with Chinese president

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than half a million people around the world since the first cases were detected in China back in December.

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Tokyo Olympics move to 2021; countless questions remain

The Tokyo Olympics have been moved to next year

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USDA relaxes requirements for parents to pick up schools meals

Schools are scrambling to provide meals to students during the COVID19 emergency but some officials say they face regulatory confusion.

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As the elderly take an early toll, nursing homes reach for a new coronavirus playbook

As nursing homes take a heavy toll early, companies try to erect barriers to coronavirus

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US has most known coronavirus cases worldwide, but experts say it's just the beginning of the battle

The US has now surpassed China and Italy -- two countries hit hard by the coronavirus -- with at least 82,100 reported cases, but several health officials and experts say it's still the beginning.

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ICE detainees ordered released over coronavirus concerns

A judge ruled in favor of detainees in facilities where people tested positive.

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Doctors disagree with White House adviser's statement on coronavirus

Multiple health care workers on Thursday debunked a statement from a White House adviser that the media is overstating the need for personal protective equipment in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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EPA dials back environmental enforcement during pandemic

The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is indefinitely dialing back enforcement of regulations and fines for companies during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Justice Department should charge intentional coronavirus spreaders as terrorists

This week, the Justice Department took an aggressive step toward holding individuals who knowingly spread the coronavirus accountable for their actions. The new guidance could serve as a powerful deterrent to those contemplating weaponizing the virus in the weeks ahead.

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Trump's push to open economy could come at cost of lives

The administration must weigh the revival of commerce versus the value of life.

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Mexican governor says poor are 'immune' to coronavirus

Officials say three-quarters of Mexico's 475 cases are related to travel.

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A 96-year-old woman is now the oldest South Korean to fully recover from the coronavirus

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Coronavirus live updates: Diagnosed cases approach half a million worldwide

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 21,000 people around the world, including at least 1,000 in the United States.

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Inside the coronavirus 'Ground Zero': Elmhurst Hospital in NYC

Over a dozen coronavirus patients died in a 24-hour period at the hospital.

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Small businesses face 'nightmare' cash crunch from coronavirus pandemic

Comedy clubs and cocktail makers are among the millions of American small businesses facing a race against time in a battle for financial survival during the pandemic.

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Stocks have first back-to-back gains since sell-off began

Asian stocks were mixed Thursday after Wall Street gained.

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Amid coronavirus uncertainty, Florida town puts some hope in smart thermometers

Leaders across the country are struggling to make decisions with major public health and economic implications – often without solid information to guide them.

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Iraqi military says 2 rockets hit Baghdad's Green Zone

Iraq's military says two rockets hit Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of the government and home to the U.S. Embassy

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A therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes -- this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat.

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Questions arise after teen's death initially linked to coronavirus

California health officials are reevaluating the death of a 17-year-old boy from coronavirus, saying his case is "complex" and needs further investigation.

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Dr. Fauci: You don't make the timeline, the virus does

Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci explains to CNN's Chris Cuomo the reality of crafting a timeline to reopen parts of the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Accused Christchurch mosque shooter pleads guilty to killing 51 people

The man accused of murdering 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques last year has changed his plea to guilty, according to New Zealand Police.

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Senate approves $2T bipartisan stimulus package to respond to coronavirus

The Senate has passed the $2 trillion stimulus package in response to coronavirus. Now, the bill moves on to the House.

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Fauci: 'You don't make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline' on relaxing public health measures

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, had a straightforward message Wednesday night about how long the novel coronavirus could affect daily life in the US: "You don't make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline."

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Vietnamese airline launches controversial coronavirus insurance

As major airlines across the world continue to halt flights and ground aircraft due to the coronavirus, one budget carrier has gone for a very different and rather divisive approach to the global pandemic.

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Congressional leaders attempt to sell $2T deal for COVID-19 relief to rank and file

A vote on the Senate's bipartisan deal has not been scheduled yet as congressional leaders search for support of coronavirus relief.

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Pentagon halts overseas travel of US troops for 60 days to mitigate spread of virus

The Pentagon is halting all overseas travel for U.S. troops for up to 60 days in an effort to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to a U.S. official.

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Coronavirus death toll tops 21,000 globally

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Tapper: How many lives affected by Trump's 'false sense of security'?

CNN's Jake Tapper replays a clip of President Donald Trump from February 2020, claiming Trump provided Americans a 'false sense of security.'

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This Arkansas orchestra will soothe all your coronavirus anxiety with its bedtime lullabies

With the cascading glissandos of the harp and the rich sounds of the cello, classical music is known to relieve stress or even lull you to sleep. And amid the coronavirus pandemic, when anxiety has reached an all-time high, a good night's sleep is much needed.

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Boeing could receive billions from stimulus package

Boeing, which recently asked lawmakers for a massive financial aid package to prop up its industry, could qualify for a special $17 billion slice of the proposed $2 trillion stimulus package.

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Instagram's CEO is staying home and he wants his app users to do the same

Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, talks to CNN Business' Donie O'Sullivan about the app's response to the coronavirus pandemic, misinformation on the platform, and how he's running the company from his garage.

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Who pays the bills for another year after Tokyo Olympics delay?

The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until 2021

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Jackson estate gives to Broadway, Vegas needy amid outbreak

The Michael Jackson estate is donating $300,000 to help people in the entertainment industry hurt by the coronavirus pandemic

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Who pays the bills for another year after Tokyo Olympics delay?

The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until 2021

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Quest Diagnostics can run 25,000 coronavirus tests a day: CEO

The private testing lab is ramping up tests at the behest of the government.

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Quest Diagnostics can run 25,000 coronavirus tests a day: CEO

The private testing lab is ramping up tests at the behest of the government.

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When social distancing extends to the birth of your own child

"Be prepared to give birth alone," the midwife said placing two round plates on my bump. As I let her words sink in, my eyes welled up and I watched my baby's heart rate quicken.

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US-China relationship worsens over coronavirus

As the world declares war on Covid-19, the China-US relations have taken a turn for the worse as the countries are pointing fingers at each other over misinformation about the virus. CNN's Alex Marquardt reports.

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40 people in Connecticut exposed to coronavirus at a party, officials say

About 40 people who attended a farewell party in Connecticut in early March were exposed to Covid-19 after a partygoer was confirmed to have the virus, three local Connecticut officials confirmed to CNN.

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Clinical trials for coronavirus treatments begin in New York

Clinical trials for coronavirus treatments begin in New York.

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Son of Navy veteran describes shock of losing dad to coronavirus

Son of Navy veteran describes shock of losing dad after coronavirus diagnosis

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COVID-19 symptoms may include altered senses of smell, taste

"Without adequate testing, I don't think you can know for sure" whether altered senses of taste and smell are because of novel coronavirus, a doctor told ABC News.

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On outbreak's front lines, medical workers fear mask rationing will heighten risks

Doctors and nurses on the front lines of the battle against coronavirus are increasingly anguished over the hospital-imposed rationing of masks.

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Investor sues senator over stock sales ahead of pandemic

The North Carolina senator has run into problems over stock sell-offs.

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Coronavirus live updates: Senators and White House clinch deal on stimulus package

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed nearly 19,000 people around the world.

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Clinical trials for coronavirus treatments begin in New York

Clinical trials for coronavirus treatments begin in New York.

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Son of Navy veteran describes shock of losing dad to coronavirus

Son of Navy veteran describes shock of losing dad after coronavirus diagnosis

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COVID-19 symptoms may include altered senses of smell, taste

"Without adequate testing, I don't think you can know for sure" whether altered senses of taste and smell are because of novel coronavirus, a doctor told ABC News.

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On outbreak's front lines, medical workers fear mask rationing will heighten risks

Doctors and nurses on the front lines of the battle against coronavirus are increasingly anguished over the hospital-imposed rationing of masks.

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Investor sues senator over stock sales ahead of pandemic

The North Carolina senator has run into problems over stock sell-offs.

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Tapper advises Biden on appropriate way to cover cough

CNN's Jake Tapper explains to Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden the recommended way a person should cough into their elbow, and not into their hand.

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Some Americans still aren't practicing social distancing

Across the country at churches, beaches, and other gathering spaces, some Americans are ignoring pleas from officials to stay away from each other during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Men 50% more likely to die from pandemic. Here's the data

Around the world, data shows that more men seem to be dying from the coronavirus pandemic than woman. CNN's Max Foster shares the reasons the US should take note.

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A restless Trump wants to end the country's isolation -- and his own

He's sitting through glitchy conference calls, and friends say he's thinking about his job security. Cabin fever amid the coronavirus pandemic has set in and tensions on the team are brewing. No one quite knows when it will end.

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Hear from young patient: 'I was in denial about how serious it could get'

Fiona Lowenstein, 26, thought she could ride out the Coronavirus at home, but ended up with difficulty breathing and had to spend 2 nights in the hospital.

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Gov. Cuomo takes shot at brother: One day you can grow up to be like me

CNN's Chris Cuomo and his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, take playful shots at each other at the end of a discussion on the effort in New York state to combat coronavirus.

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Jose Mourinho helps out at local food bank amid coronavirus outbreak

With football leagues around the world postponed for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak, players and managers have found themselves with plenty of free time on their hands.

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Texas' lieutenant governor says US should get 'back to work'

Gov. Dan Patrick made the comments while appearing on Fox News.

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Texas' lieutenant governor says US should get 'back to work'

Gov. Dan Patrick made the comments while appearing on Fox News.

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Netflix, YouTube throttle quality in Europe amid coronavirus

Streaming platforms including Netflix and YouTube have been forced to throttle video quality in Europe amid unprecedented demand.

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This guy tried dating by drone while social distancing during coronavirus

Jeremy Cohen, a 28-year-old photographer from New York City, got creative when he spotted a woman dancing on a rooftop of the building next door.

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US coronavirus outbreak sees its deadliest day yet as a third of Americans are ordered to stay home

One in three Americans have now been ordered to stay home as US health officials give dire warnings about what the next days of the coronavirus pandemic will look like.

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US shames Afghan leaders' obstinance even as pandemic looms

Washington has made an unprecedented threat to cut $1 billion in funding.

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US shames Afghan leaders' obstinance even as pandemic looms

Washington has made an unprecedented threat to cut $1 billion in funding.

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Can your marriage survive the coronavirus?

Even for those of us with the happiest and most stable marriages, social distancing to combat the spread of Covid-19 provides some serious challenges to our respective unions.

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Coronavirus live updates: China to lift lockdown measures on Wuhan in April

Over 1.5 billion people across the globe -- more than one-fifth of the world's population -- have been ordered or urged to stay home amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

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What these 34 and 26-year-old patients have to say to young adults

They thought they were too young to be concerned about coronavirus, and then they tested positive.

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House Democrats mull changing rules to allow proxy voting amid coronavirus pandemic

House Rules Chairman Jim McGovern submits a report proposing proxy voting as lawmakers fear gathering for legislative business.

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Critical inhaler medication shortage looms as coronavirus cases soar

Doctors and pharmacists sound the alarm of an albuterol inhaler shortage with more ERs turning to the rescue medication to treat COVID-19.

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Man dies after ingesting chloroquine to prevent coronavirus, Banner Health says

A man reportedly died after ingesting a substance used to clean fish tanks that contains chloroquine.

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Critical inhaler medication shortage looms as coronavirus cases soar

Doctors and pharmacists sound the alarm of an albuterol inhaler shortage with more ERs turning to the rescue medication to treat COVID-19.

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Travel and the coronavirus pandemic: Everything you need to know

Countries around the world have imposed sweeping travel bans and advisories to stem the spread of coronavirus within their borders and beyond.

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More states extend school closures, some through the end of the school year

More states are extending the time their schools will remain closed, some even through the rest of the school year, as the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to rapidly rise.

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Canada sees more restrictions coming as coronavirus cases soar

Many Canadians can expect more restrictions after the number of coronavirus cases in the country jumped significantly.

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While we were stockpiling, here's what astronauts were up to in space last week

For astronauts living on the International Space Station, their life is a type of quarantine. They can't go outside unless it's on a planned spacewalk in very specific gear and they remain in the same confined space for six months or longer.

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13,000 stranded Americans struggle to find way home

As the State Department arranges flights to bring back Americans stuck abroad by border closures and flight cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of those citizens and their families tell CNN they are still struggling to get clear answers from the agency tasked with protecting their health and well-being overseas.

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A man ran the length of a marathon all from his balcony during coronavirus lockdown

One runner didn't let the French government's order to remain indoors prevent him from training for a marathon amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Grounded planes scramble for storage space

The global aviation network system is turning into a frantic game of musical chairs.

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Japan asked the international media to change how we write their names. No one listened

In a full-page spread on March 2, 1979, the Los Angeles Times introduced its readers to Pinyin, a Chinese romanization system it said was changing the "familiar map of China."

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Satellite images show less pollution over the US as coronavirus shuts down public places

As millions of Americans are kept from work, school and most public places as coronavirus is on the rise, satellite images show pollution on the decline.

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Troubled cruise ship with 2,000 passengers docks in Honolulu

The ship needs repairs to its propulsion system.

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Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria

The UAE is home to the world's busiest international airport.

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Coronavirus live updates: Japan to begin quarantining all US visitors

A growing pandemic of the novel coronavirus has infected hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

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Troubled cruise ship with 2,000 passengers docks in Honolulu

The ship needs repairs to its propulsion system.

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Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria

The UAE is home to the world's busiest international airport.

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Millions in India under coronavirus lockdown as major cities restrict daily life

Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country intensify.

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Hong Kong appeared to have the coronavirus under control, then it let its guard down

Only a week ago, Hong Kong seemed like a model for how to contain the novel coronavirus, with a relatively small number of cases despite months of being on the front lines of the outbreak.

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Crowds packed California beaches despite shelter in place order

Crowds descended on California beaches, hiking trails and parks over the weekend in open defiance of a state order to shelter in place and avoid close contact with others.

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23 dead in prison riot in Colombia prompted by coronavirus fears, Ministry of Justice says

A prison riots in Colombia prompted by coronavirus fears has left at least 23 inmates dead and 83 injured, the country's Ministry of Justice said on Sunday.

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'I'm angry at the virus': Tokyo's famous sushi scene crippled by outbreak

Shortly after dawn, Hideki Sugiura moves swiftly through the narrow aisles of Tokyo's Toyosu Market.

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Tom Hanks reminds us that coronavirus, too, shall pass as he and Rita Wilson are feeling better

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are feeling better after being treated for coronavirus and Hanks offered some advice to those sheltering in place.

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Spanish police stop person in T-Rex costume

Police in Murcia, Spain have posted a video of person on social media in a T-Rex costume stopped by police as a reminder the country is under a stay-at-home due to coronavirus.

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Rita Wilson rapping under coronavirus quarantine

Rita Wilson, the actress, singer and wife of Tom Hanks is currently under self-quarantine after contracting the coronavirus, to keep herself from going "stir crazy" she posted this video to Instagram.

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'The Walking Dead' weathers another major cast exit

The following contains spoilers about the March 22 episode of "The Walking Dead," titled "What We Become."

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Japan PM Abe says postponing Olympics may be unavoidable

Japan’s PM worries games cannot be held in a complete way because of coronavirus

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Canada says no athletes at Tokyo Games if not postponed

It's the first country to threaten such a move over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Japan PM Abe says postponing Olympics may be unavoidable

Japan’s PM worries games cannot be held in a complete way because of coronavirus

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Canada says no athletes at Tokyo Games if not postponed

It's the first country to threaten such a move over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Canada becomes the first country to withdraw their team from Tokyo 2020

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What it's like for people who have to travel for work right now

Every day, travel is growing increasingly restricted.

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India stays home in 'people's curfew' to stem coronavirus

India is observing a 14-hour “people's curfew” called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in order to stem the rising coronavirus caseload in the country of 1.3 billion

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Lawmakers hammering out details of economic stimulus: 'We're getting closer'

McConnell speaks on agreeing to massive stimulus package: "We're getting closer and closer."

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Coronavirus live updates: US now third highest globally in COVID-19 total cases

The United States now has 26,747 diagnosed COVID-19 cases, the third highest total globally, while the number of deaths around the world has now surpassed 13,000.

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Lawmakers hammering out details of economic stimulus: 'We're getting closer'

McConnell speaks on agreeing to massive stimulus package: "We're getting closer and closer."

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As COVID-19 roils the 2020 race, Biden seeks to offers a possible presidency preview

As the coronavirus upends the 2020 race, former Vice President Joe Biden seeks to offers a possible presidency preview.

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As COVID-19 roils the 2020 race, Biden seeks to offers a possible presidency preview

As the coronavirus upends the 2020 race, former Vice President Joe Biden seeks to offers a possible presidency preview.

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Coronavirus is revealing how badly the UK has failed its most vulnerable

• Data reveals what patients experience • A list of symptoms and when to seek help

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Country legend Kenny Rogers mourned by close friends and fellow musicians

Celebrities shared their grief over the loss of Kenny Rogers, whom they described as a talented country musician and a longtime friend.

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Around 10% of the world population can't get clean water. You can help

Right now, almost 780 million people live without access to clean water, and more than 2.5 billion need improved sanitation. That's according to the World Health Organization. March 22 is World Water Day, an annual UN observance spotlighting something so basic -- and yet so scarce for so many. There are some simple things you can do at home that can help care for the global water supply.

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These families created a community art museum on the sidewalks of their California neighborhood while sheltering in place

Like many parents across the US right now, Daphne Sashin was looking for something to keep her kids occupied while her family shelters in place during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Connecticut man who died of coronavirus given last rites by phone

A Connecticut man who died following a coronavirus diagnosis was give last rites by his pastor over the phone with his family listening in from quarantine.

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Target apologizes for selling face masks amid shortage

Target said the masks were being sold in error in "select Seattle stores."

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Hanes making millions of masks for health care officials

Trump announced the move in a press conference on Saturday.

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Target apologizes for selling face masks amid shortage

Target said the masks were being sold in error in "select Seattle stores."

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Hanes making millions of masks for health care officials

Trump announced the move in a press conference on Saturday.

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6 bodies recovered after water sweeps cars from Indiana road

Among the bodies was a 13-year-old boy in a southeastern Indiana creek.

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Former Real Madrid president dies from coronavirus

He had been in intensive care since the beginning of the week.

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Israeli leader offers to step down next year in unity deal

Deal meant to steer country through coronavirus crisis, end political deadlock.

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6 bodies recovered after water sweeps cars from Indiana road

Among the bodies was a 13-year-old boy in a southeastern Indiana creek.

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Former Real Madrid president dies from coronavirus

He had been in intensive care since the beginning of the week.

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Israeli leader offers to step down next year in unity deal

Deal meant to steer country through coronavirus crisis, end political deadlock.

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The Goo Goo Dolls' lead singer held a porch concert to help local small businesses impacted by coronavirus

A city in New Jersey got creative to raise money for their small businesses by invoking the help of the frontman for the Goo Goo Dolls.

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This Japanese man spent almost five decades on death row. He could go back

Sitting in an armchair next to his sister, in a cozy living room in the Japanese city of Hamamatsu, Iwao Hakamada looks like your average 83-year-old grandpa.

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Storms developing could bring flooding to South Sunday, snow to Northeast Monday

A new storm will bring some possible flooding in parts of the South Sunday.

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COVID-19 mortality twice as high for men in Italy as women

Coronavirus mortality rate is twice as high among men in Italy as it is among women, a concerning trend.

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Why does Russia, population 144 million, have fewer coronavirus cases than Luxembourg?

Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week his country managed to stop the mass spread of coronavirus -- and that the situation was "under control," thanks to early and aggressive measures to keep more people from getting the disease.

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Lawmaker speaks after testing positive for coronavirus: 'When I cough, I feel pain'

Rep. McAdams D-Utah is the second member of Congress to test positive for COVID-19.

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Lawmaker speaks after testing positive for coronavirus: 'When I cough, I feel pain'

Rep. McAdams D-Utah is the second member of Congress to test positive for COVID-19.

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At least 30 cruise ships are at sea. Here's what it's like on board.

Texan newlyweds Jay and Carmen Martinez went straight from celebrating their beachside wedding to embarking on a globe-trotting honeymoon cruise across the South Pacific on board the Norwegian Jewel.

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30 days that brought the world to the brink of a depression

Monday, February 17. The novel coronavirus outbreak is raging in China, but fewer than 1,000 people have been infected outside the country. With the virus out of sight and mostly out of mind, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stands just shy of 30,000 points, driven by the longest US economic expansion in history.

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Bondi Beach crowds prompt outrage and closure

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Legendary country singer Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned more than six decades, has passed at the age of 81, his publicist Keith Hagan tells CNN.

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Coronavirus live updates: FEMA aid approved after New York declared 'major disaster'

President Donald Trump approved a declaration calling New York a "major disaster," which freed up FEMA funding.

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Actor, singer, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, who embodied “The Gambler” persona and whose musical career spanned jazz, folk, country and pop has died at 81

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Former CDC director: There's a long war ahead

Different times call for different measures. When Covid-19 hit China, I was concerned, as were many public health professionals, about what could happen and urged rapid action to understand more and prepare. But few of us anticipated the catastrophic impact the new virus has had in Wuhan, in Italy and may soon have in many other places.

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Google launches educational coronavirus website

Google launched an educational coronavirus website on Saturday that contains safety tips and authoritative information about the pandemic.

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The only form of gambling allowed in this Indian state is based on dreaming

A retired employee of the Indian Air Force, Tej Gurung now spends his days at the archery shooting ground in the city of Shillong, in northeast India.

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With more than 18,000 infections, America is racing to contain the coronavirus spread

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Coronavirus deaths top 11,000 globally

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2020 Olympics should be postponed, says CEO of USA Swimming

The head of USA Swimming wants the Olympics to be postponed to 2021, calling it "the right and responsible thing to do" in a letter to the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee

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Doctors warn of 'tinderbox scenario' if coronavirus spreads in ICE detention

• Know the terms: Self-isolation, quarantine and shelter in place

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Staff member in VP Mike Pence's office tests positive for virus

A staff member in Vice President Mike Pence's office has tested positive for coronavirus, Pence's spokesperson said Friday evening.

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Missing boy's body found after 2 months; stepmother facing new charges

The 11-year-old boy, Gannon Stauch, had last been seen in late January.

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Tapper rips Trump: At least stop making things worse

CNN's Jake Tapper slams President Donald Trump for his personal response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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How two senators became political villains in the coronavirus saga

As the scope and seismic economic impact of the coronavirus global pandemic was still not entirely clear to most Americans, several US senators were unloading large amounts of stock -- moves that came before the massive drop in the stock market that has cost Americans trillions in wealth.

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Are food deliveries and groceries safe during coronavirus pandemic? Yes, experts say

President Donald Trump and governors of various states have suggested Americans should avoid restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Daily meditation could slow aging in your brain, study says

Taking up meditation while sheltering-in-place may not only help you cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, it may even keep your brain from aging.

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Viral videos show global acts of kindness

From supermarkets establishing "elderly hours" to people singing from their balconies in a show of solidarity, here are some random acts of kindness that help keep spirits up during tough times.

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Anthony Hopkins is whiling away the hours by playing the piano to his cat

One strange side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic? We're getting to see a lot more of the insides of celebrities' homes and some surprising glimpses of their daily routines.

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Jane Goodall has a message of hope

Anderson Cooper talks with Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary conservationist, about humans' interactions with animals and how we can avoid pandemics like the novel coronavirus.

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Former Obama official on Trump's remark: 'Just false'

Ambassador Susan Rice, National Security Adviser to President Obama, said that the US government has been aware of the threat of a global health crisis for decades, and she personally briefed President Trump's then-incoming National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn on the matter during the transition.

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The Refugee Act reminds us to not forget our humanity -- especially now

As the global Covid-19 pandemic unfolds, it puts into sharp focus how the Trump administration's harsh immigration policies may lead to (yet another) humanitarian crisis -- this time along the US-Mexico border, where thousands of asylum seekers are living in overcrowded makeshift encampments, many without running water. If there were a coronavirus outbreak in one of these encampments -- which are already short on medical supplies -- the results could be catastrophic.

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Feeling overwhelmed? Top tips for staying positive online during the coronavirus crisis

Even at the best of times, the way we use the internet and social media can add stress to our lives and leave us feeling overwhelmed. In the midst of a global pandemic, this risk is even greater.

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Londoner: It's like being in a zombie film

The UK government is considering a partial lockdown in London to stem the coronavirus pandemic, amid concerns that residents in the capital are not heeding advice to stay at home. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

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Coronavirus upends nation as three in four Americans' lives changed by pandemic: POLL

As a deepening public health crisis rocks the nation, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll released Friday shows a far different portrait of a country than from only one week ago.

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The UK is closing schools to all except the children of 'key workers.' Here's who they are

As the coronavirus outbreak intensifies, the United Kingdom is shutting its schools from Monday -- with some exceptions.

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Americans told 'do not travel' overseas by State Department amid coronavirus outbreak

Americans told 'do not travel' overseas by State Department amid coronavirus outbreak

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Coronavirus live updates: China exonerates whistleblower doctor who warned of virus

A pandemic of novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of at least 10,030 people worldwide, mostly in Italy and China.

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Americans told 'do not travel' overseas by State Department amid coronavirus outbreak

Americans told 'do not travel' overseas by State Department amid coronavirus outbreak

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A Chinese Australian woman breached coronavirus quarantine in Beijing to go for a jog -- and lost her job

A Chinese Australian woman has been fired from her job in Beijing and ordered by authorities to leave China after provoking outrage in the country for breaking coronavirus quarantine rules to go for a jog.

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Is delivery dangerous? Can I go outside? Your virus questions answered

At CNN's coronavirus town hall, doctors answered your questions about testing, a possible antidote and social distancing.

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Cathay Pacific slashes almost all passenger flights over the coronavirus pandemic

Cathay Pacific is canceling almost all passenger flights for two months as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to decimate global demand for travel.

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During a pandemic, what does being the world's happiest country mean?

For Samuel Kopperoinen, living in the world's happiest country during the coronavirus pandemic isn't about short-term happiness.

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Poem delivers strong message of hope amid pandemic

CNN's Anderson Cooper reads the poem "Lockdown" by Brother Richard Hendrick, a strong message of hope during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus hits 7 members of a single family, killing 4

A New Jersey woman and three of her children died from coronavirus, and two other relatives are in critical condition, a family member said. Another relative has the virus and is in stable condition. CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks with members of the family.

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All 40 million Californians ordered to stay at home

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Amid shortage, Pence says millions of masks available 'now' for hospitals to buy

Vice President Mike Pence said there has been a vast increase in the supply of medical facemasks, despite complaints that health care providers.

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7 years after bus rape and murder shocked the world, attackers hanged in India

• Opinion: Executions are not a victory for women

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Coronavirus live updates: China reports no new domestic cases for 1st time

A pandemic of a new respiratory virus that began in China just three months ago has tightened its grip around Europe and North America.

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Some US troops complain social distancing, quarantines not being applied correctly

Some U.S. service members say it appears Secretary Esper's example of social distancing is not being applied correctly or consistently in some military units.

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2 cruise ships not allowed to disembark in Honolulu

There are no positive cases of coronavirus on either vessel.

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State to spend $150 million to protect homeless from virus

California has more than 150,000 homeless people, the most in the nation.

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Indonesia halts Islamic assembly, quarantining 9,000 people

The four-day gathering that was to open later Thursday

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Trump embraces fight with 'invisible enemy' days after dismissing virus

It's a stunning reversal President Donald Trump would like Americans to forget.

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New Zealand's most famous tree, 'That Wanaka Tree,' vandalized

New Zealand's most famous tree has been the victim of bad visitor behavior.

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Court overrules sentence for man who shot college student

The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously overturned the attempted murder conviction of a gang member who shot and critically injured a college student

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Colleges offering dorms as hospital overflow for virus cases

A growing number of U.S. colleges are preparing to turn empty dorms into temporary housing for patients with the coronavirus as the nation’s hospitals brace for a possible surge of cases that could push treatment centers beyond their limits

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Court overrules sentence for man who shot college student

The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously overturned the attempted murder conviction of a gang member who shot and critically injured a college student

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Colleges offering dorms as hospital overflow for virus cases

A growing number of U.S. colleges are preparing to turn empty dorms into temporary housing for patients with the coronavirus as the nation’s hospitals brace for a possible surge of cases that could push treatment centers beyond their limits

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Qantas halts all international flights as coronavirus restrictions tighten

Qantas Group is halting all international flights after the Australian government told citizens to avoid overseas travel because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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What seniors really need during the coronavirus pandemic

Volunteers around the country are providing social support for the elderly to decrease feelings of fear and isolation.

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Where are the tests?

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India closes popular tourist sites to control coronavirus

India has announced they plan to temporarily close all monuments and museums until March 31 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. CNN's Paula Newton reports.

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Spanish military is now making hand sanitizer

CNN's Scott McLean visits a Spanish military facility that's been brought into the fight against Covid-19.

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Dr. Fauci: Young people should take coronavirus seriously

Dr. Anthony Fauci tells CNN's Chris Cuomo the reasons why young people should take coronavirus very seriously, and why this pandemic is much different than swine flu.

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Couple disconnects from world for 25 days and returns to pandemic

Rafters went off to the wilderness and away from the news for 25 days. They were shocked to return to a pandemic. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on going from paradise to chaos.

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Qantas stopping international flights until end of May

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The world has come together to fight coronavirus. It can do the same for climate crisis

While the coronavirus pandemic and climate change are inherently different issues, they share two important characteristics: both are global crises that threaten the lives of millions of people.

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Hong Kong and Tokyo airports are handling coronavirus very differently. Which one has it right?

Passing through airports in Hong Kong and Tokyo this week highlighted the differences in the approaches of the two Asian hubs in dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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New coronavirus cases in US jails heighten concerns about an unprepared system

The first known cases of coronavirus in the federal correctional system emerged Wednesday as the number of infected inmates and staffers at local facilities across the country continued to climb, heightening concerns about the spread of the pandemic within the tight quarters housing the nation's inmates.

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European Central Bank throws 750 billion euros at the economy to fight the coronavirus crash

The European Central Bank on Wednesday announced a huge new money-printing program aimed at keeping the region's financial system functioning and helping the economy cope with the devastating shock caused by the coronavirus epidemic.

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Governments grapple with virus border closures, lockdowns

Governments are grappling with how to implement border closures, travel restrictions and lockdowns that have caused transportation chaos and imperiled economies, but which authorities say are needed to slow the coronavirus pandemic

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Stephen Colbert moves show to his bathtub

In an effort to stay safe in the age of the coronavirus, late-night host Stephen Colbert taped his "Late Show" monologue from his bathtub.

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This one number may explain why Biden won primaries

CNN political forecaster Harry Enten looks at key numbers in the wake of the Illinois, Florida and Arizona primaries that explain how former Vice President Joe Biden is well on his way to winning the Democratic presidential nomination.

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Jimmy Fallon debuts 'Wash Your Hands' song with daughters

Late-night comedian Jimmy Fallon posted a video of the song he wrote with his two daughters on social media. The song encourages the public to wash their hands as the coronavirus pandemic spreads.

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California man gets prison for working as agent for China

A former San Francisco Bay Area tour operator has been sentenced to four years in prison for serving as an unregistered agent for China’s ministry of state security

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California man gets prison for working as agent for China

A former San Francisco Bay Area tour operator has been sentenced to four years in prison for serving as an unregistered agent for China’s ministry of state security

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As major storm moves east, flash flooding, tornadoes, damaging winds possible

The onslaught of storms in the west dumped up to 9.5 feet of snow,

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As major storm moves east, flash flooding, tornadoes, damaging winds possible

The onslaught of storms in the west dumped up to 9.5 feet of snow,

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Searching for love in the time of coronavirus

Jenny, a 29-year-old woman in Seattle, nursed a latte on her date with a man she'd met on the dating app Bumble.

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White House, Senate GOP working on $1T stimulus package, cash payments to Americans

The White House and Senate Republicans on Tuesday were working on a $1 trillion economic stimulus package that would include cash payments to Americans.

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Facing coronavirus pandemic, US confronts cyberattacks

Federal officials told ABC News that outside actors are trying to sow panic.

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The battle to protect healthcare workers on the coronavirus front lines

Dwindling supplies and changing protocols increase the risk of infection for the healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

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White House, Senate GOP working on $1T stimulus package, cash payments to Americans

The White House and Senate Republicans on Tuesday were working on a $1 trillion economic stimulus package that would include cash payments to Americans.

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Facing coronavirus pandemic, US confronts cyberattacks

Federal officials told ABC News that outside actors are trying to sow panic.

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Amid virus, Congress' leaders resist call for remote voting

“We'll not be doing that," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said.

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US, Canada working on mutual ban on non-essential travel

Both countries are eager to choke off the spread of the virus.

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Idaho mom charged in kids' disappearance maintains innocence after 2 attorneys quit

Lori Vallow said she is innocent after two attorneys quit.

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Coronavirus live updates: US hospital association warns of ventilator shortage

An outbreak of a highly contagious virus that first emerged in China about three months ago has now spread to every U.S. state.

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Amid virus, Congress' leaders resist call for remote voting

“We'll not be doing that," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said.

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US, Canada working on mutual ban on non-essential travel

Both countries are eager to choke off the spread of the virus.

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Idaho mom charged in kids' disappearance maintains innocence after 2 attorneys quit

Lori Vallow said she is innocent after two attorneys quit.

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Stores are restocking, so should you stock up?

From pantry items to medication to toilet paper, here's what you need to know.

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Stores are restocking, so should you stock up?

From pantry items to medication to toilet paper, here's what you need to know.

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Volkswagen to close Europe plants for two weeks

German automaker Volkswagen says it is shutting down most of its European plants for two weeks due to the virus outbreak

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Thailand enacts shutdowns to curb spread of coronavirus

Thailand's government has enacted a raft of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, including postponing the country's biggest annual holiday and shutting down schools

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Be nice. And other lessons in how to handle panic

If, like me, you woke from a dream on a lazy beach this morning and took 30 seconds to realize you were instead in a time of Covid-19, it was a dark lurch into our new unsettling reality. Keep calm and wash your hands only goes so far.

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Health officials warn US government does not have enough stockpiled medical equipment to deal with coronavirus

Top health care officials said Monday that there is not enough stockpiled medical equipment like masks, gowns and gloves to fulfill the anticipated need of nation's health care system as it deals with the coronavirus.

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As coronavirus suspends life in America, Fox changes its tone

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.

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Idris Elba says he has coronavirus

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Joe Biden wins the Washington state primary, CNN projects

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EU battles to forge common front as virus eats at unity

European Union leaders are meeting to try to forge a united front against the coronavirus as the case count multiplies across the 27-nation bloc

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Early in pandemic, officials say minimal disruption in national security measures

"We're doing what we normally would do if there was a snowstorm," a senior intelligence official told ABC News.

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Coronavirus live updates: Police begin enforcing bans on public places

Major cities are shutting down restaurants, bars, gyms and schools to try to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has killed at least 85 people in the U.S.

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How the president is (and mostly is not) social distancing

Trump and key advisers didn't appear to succeed at social distancing amid coronavirus pandemic

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EU battles to forge common front as virus eats at unity

European Union leaders are meeting to try to forge a united front against the coronavirus as the case count multiplies across the 27-nation bloc

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Early in pandemic, officials say minimal disruption in national security measures

"We're doing what we normally would do if there was a snowstorm," a senior intelligence official told ABC News.

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Suspect named in fatal parking lot shooting at Atlanta mall

Atlanta police have identified the man accused of pulling the trigger in a fatal shooting over a parking space outside an upscale mall

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Suspect named in fatal parking lot shooting at Atlanta mall

Atlanta police have identified the man accused of pulling the trigger in a fatal shooting over a parking space outside an upscale mall

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The chart that explains critical sacrifices to fighting coronavirus

One chart explains how the sacrifices we're making and "social distancing" could be the most powerful solution we have in fighting epidemics.

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Without sport, footballers turn to video games

With the coronavirus postponing sport across the world, Mesut Ozil, Thibault Courtois and other footballers have taken the opportunity to compete digitally in various video games.

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Grand Central restaurateur and father of Lady Gaga to face court proceedings for more than $260,000 in unpaid restaurant rent

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority began proceedings to resolve a long clash with restaurateur and father of Lady Gaga Joe Germanotta over unpaid rent just before the courts closed due to coronavirus, Germanotta said.

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Economic fallout from virus felt in gas lines in Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro’s government has banned gasoline sales in two states as part of a broader lock-down to stem panic buying by Venezuelans accustomed to hoarding basic goods whenever there’s a hint of turmoil

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Economic fallout from virus felt in gas lines in Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro’s government has banned gasoline sales in two states as part of a broader lock-down to stem panic buying by Venezuelans accustomed to hoarding basic goods whenever there’s a hint of turmoil

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Will humidity stem coronavirus? It’s too early to say, but one specialist is hopeful

Researchers suggest that humidity may prove effective at choking off person-to-person coronavirus transmissions.

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As testing ramps up, many doctors, patients still experience problems

The head of the World Health Organization has a simple message for all countries about who should be tested for coronavirus: "Test, test, test. Test every suspected case." Yet, the American medical system is scrambling to keep up with this directive.

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Mysterious Ice Age structure made from hundreds of mammoth bones discovered in Russia

Around 25,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers used the bones from 60 mammoths to build a large circular structure in Russia.

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Coronavirus live updates: Establishments across country begin shutting down

There are at least 3,244 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the United States and at least 61 coronavirus-related deaths in the country as of Sunday.

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The coronavirus pandemic could shut down schools for months, leaving some students hungry and far behind their peers

Classrooms will be empty from coast to coast in the coming weeks as the novel coronavirus spreads and officials say indefinite closures are a real possibility.

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Chris Cillizza's winners and losers from the Biden-Sanders debate

Amid a gradual shuttering of American society due to the spread of coronavirus, the two leading Democratic candidates for president debated Sunday night -- the first one-on-one debate of the election, between former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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Biden, Sanders debate whether 'Medicare for All' would save lives

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders clash over whether "Medicare for All" would improve health outcomes during the coronavirus pandemic

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5 takeaways from the Biden vs. Sanders debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden brought olive branches to Sunday night's debate. But Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders preferred what might be one final fight.

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With the aquarium closed to humans, penguins take opportunity to explore and visit other animals

The penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago are usually the ones being looked at, since they are one of the most beloved attractions. But Sunday, they were able to get a taste of what it's like on the other side of the glass.

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Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak

The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus

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Brothers donate sanitizer products bought for resale

Thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and packs of antibacterial wipes and medical masks have been donated after a failed attempt by two Tennessee brothers to resell them for profit

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Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak

The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus

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Brothers donate sanitizer products bought for resale

Thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and packs of antibacterial wipes and medical masks have been donated after a failed attempt by two Tennessee brothers to resell them for profit

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Trump considering a 'pre-sentencing pardon' for Michael Flynn: Sources

President Donald Trump is considering a pre-emptive pardon for his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News.

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Spanish King renounces inheritance from father amid scandal

His father, King Emerit Juan Carlos I, is accused of financial irregularities.

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Several African nations roll out measures to fight virus

The coronavirus has reached at least 25 of the continent's 54 countries.

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Trial of Robert Durst delayed for 3 weeks amid virus fears

Durst is on trial for the killing of a friend in her home in December 2000.

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Norwegian musher takes lead in Iditarod as finish nears

Deep snow is slowing down mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Spanish King renounces inheritance from father amid scandal

His father, King Emerit Juan Carlos I, is accused of financial irregularities.

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Several African nations roll out measures to fight virus

The coronavirus has reached at least 25 of the continent's 54 countries.

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Trial of Robert Durst delayed for 3 weeks amid virus fears

Durst is on trial for the killing of a friend in her home in December 2000.

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Stock futures sink after rate cut, new virus restrictions

The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates.

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Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday

The first participant in the trial will receive the vaccine, official says.

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Stock futures sink after rate cut, new virus restrictions

The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates.

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Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday

The first participant in the trial will receive the vaccine, official says.

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Debate live updates: Biden and Sanders go head to head amid coronavirus crisis

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are facing off in the first one-on-one debate of the 2020 presidential primary, airing on CNN at 8 p.m. ET

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Muslim officials: Al-Aqsa mosque, third holiest site in Islam, closes over virus

Muslim officials: Al-Aqsa mosque, third holiest site in Islam, closes over virus concerns, prayers to continue outside

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Cirque du Soleil closes its Las Vegas shows because of virus

Cirque du Soleil, creator of many of the most popular shows in Las Vegas, says that it is temporarily suspending its productions in the city as well as around the world because of the new coronavirus outbreak

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U.S. providers offer free Wi-Fi for 60 days

U.S. internet and wireless providers have announced temporary measures to make getting online less expensive and onerous as enforced social distancing due to the new coronavirus forces more human interaction online

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Police officer fired after allegedly kicking suspect on video

A lawsuit led to the release of body- and patrol-car videos from the incident.

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What to know about coronavirus testing, including drive-thru clinics

Coronavirus testing protocols have been complicated. ABC News breaks the process down for you.

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Georgia 2nd state to postpone pres. primaries over virus

Georgia election officials are postponing the state’s March 24 presidential primaries until May because of fears over the coronavirus

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Muslim officials: Al-Aqsa mosque, third holiest site in Islam, closes over virus

Muslim officials: Al-Aqsa mosque, third holiest site in Islam, closes over virus concerns, prayers to continue outside

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Cirque du Soleil closes its Las Vegas shows because of virus

Cirque du Soleil, creator of many of the most popular shows in Las Vegas, says that it is temporarily suspending its productions in the city as well as around the world because of the new coronavirus outbreak

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U.S. providers offer free Wi-Fi for 60 days

U.S. internet and wireless providers have announced temporary measures to make getting online less expensive and onerous as enforced social distancing due to the new coronavirus forces more human interaction online

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Police officer fired after allegedly kicking suspect on video

A lawsuit led to the release of body- and patrol-car videos from the incident.

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France holds local elections despite virus lockdown

France is holding nationwide elections to choose mayors and other local leaders despite a crackdown on public gatherings because of the new virus

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Greece transferring 450 migrants to facility near Athens

Officials in Greece say a ship is transferring 450 migrants recently detained for trying to illegally reach the island of Lesbos to a facility near Athens

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Coronavirus live updates: Passengers stuck in lines at airports waiting for screening

Airline passengers across the country are complaining about long lines and waits of up to several hours due to enhanced coronavirus screenings.

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France holds local elections despite virus lockdown

France is holding nationwide elections to choose mayors and other local leaders despite a crackdown on public gatherings because of the new virus

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Greece transferring 450 migrants to facility near Athens

Officials in Greece say a ship is transferring 450 migrants recently detained for trying to illegally reach the island of Lesbos to a facility near Athens

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Biden, Sanders to face off in first one-on-one debate of 2020 Democratic race

It’s the debate that Bernie Sanders always wanted, and one that Joe Biden simply needs to endure.

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Wife of Spain’s prime minister tests positive for virus

Two ministers of Sánchez’s Cabinet already tested positive earlier this week.

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Wife of Spain’s prime minister tests positive for virus

Two ministers of Sánchez’s Cabinet already tested positive earlier this week.

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US extends European travel ban to include UK and Ireland

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Vail closes its ski resorts while others opt to remain open

U.S. ski resorts grappled with how to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Audit: $115M went to former board of Maryland medical system

The payments went to 27 board members or their associated businesses.

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Vail closes its ski resorts while others opt to remain open

U.S. ski resorts grappled with how to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Audit: $115M went to former board of Maryland medical system

The payments went to 27 board members or their associated businesses.

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Pipeline owner agrees to pay $60M over 2015 California spill

The owner of an oil pipeline that spewed thousands of barrels of crude oil onto Southern California beaches in 2015 will pay $60 million to settle allegations that it violated safety laws

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2 dead in Southern California small plane crash

Authorities say two people have died after their small plane crashed in overcast, rainy weather near a Southern California landfill

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Pipeline owner agrees to pay $60M over 2015 California spill

The owner of an oil pipeline that spewed thousands of barrels of crude oil onto Southern California beaches in 2015 will pay $60 million to settle allegations that it violated safety laws

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2 dead in Southern California small plane crash

Authorities say two people have died after their small plane crashed in overcast, rainy weather near a Southern California landfill

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Coronavirus is Boris Johnson's worst nightmare

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus is causing political misery for some of the most powerful people on earth. It has, however, left one world leader in a uniquely difficult position.

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Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops

Two Iraqi security officials said a barrage of rockets hit Camp Taji, the second time the base, which houses U.S.-led coalition troops was attacked this week

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House passes aid bill after Trump declares virus emergency

The House has approved legislation to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic

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Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops

Two Iraqi security officials said a barrage of rockets hit Camp Taji, the second time the base, which houses U.S.-led coalition troops was attacked this week

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2020 Northern Mariana Islands caucuses results

View Democratic caucus and GOP convention election results from the Northern Mariana Islands, part of the 2020 Presidential Campaign.

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2020 Northern Mariana Islands caucuses results

View Democratic caucus and GOP convention election results from the Northern Mariana Islands, part of the 2020 Presidential Campaign.

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Bill Gates is leaving Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway's boards

Bill Gates is stepping down from the boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway.

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Here's what could really sink the global economy: $19 trillion in risky corporate debt

Companies have spent the years since the global financial crisis binging on debt. Now, as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to push the world into recession, the bill could come due — exacerbating damage to the economy and feeding a meltdown in financial markets.

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Coronavirus live updates: House passes COVID-19 pandemic stimulus package

The House of Representatives passed a bill early Saturday morning to a COVID-19/coronavirus stimulus package.

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Georgia Tech officer who killed student won't face charges

A district attorney announced that a Georgia Tech police officer who fatally shot a student struggling with depression won't face criminal charges

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While in self-quarantine, senator criticizes Trump administration's coronavirus plan

Sen. Ted Cruz has been in self-quarantine since last Sunday, and will remain in quarantine until March 17.

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Georgia Tech officer who killed student won't face charges

A district attorney announced that a Georgia Tech police officer who fatally shot a student struggling with depression won't face criminal charges

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Trump declares national emergency to combat coronavirus

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People living with HIV in Wuhan struggle to find medicine during coronavirus outbreak

It was 3 a.m. one January morning when Alex Zhang began an hours' long cycle to a Wuhan hospital for emergency supplies of medicine to treat his potentially life-threatening HIV infections.

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Technical trouble spoils Joe Biden's first 'virtual town hall'

Former Vice President Joe Biden's first "virtual town hall" was a technical calamity.

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Parents, grandmother indicted in Arizona boy's death

The parents and grandmother of a 6-year-old northern Arizona boy have been indicted on murder and other charges in the child's death

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Parents, grandmother indicted in Arizona boy's death

The parents and grandmother of a 6-year-old northern Arizona boy have been indicted on murder and other charges in the child's death

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Will Tokyo 2020 go ahead?

As Covid-19 spreads with alacrity around the world, billion-dollar sports leagues have been brought to a halt.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Inside the company that used AI to create a coronavirus test

Seegene, a Korean biotech company, gave CNN's Ivan Watson exclusive access to its facilities where their team developed a test kit for the novel coronavirus in under a month using AI technology.

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Trump economic team grasps for credibility with outbreak

The threat from the pandemic has sent markets plummeting.

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Trump "postpone" idea shot down by Japanese Olympic minister

The coronavirus outbreak has called the future of the games into question.

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Coronavirus live updates: Trump Europe travel ban begins Friday, states close schools

The latest coronavirus numbers continue to grow, updated maps show only four states don't have virus.

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Trump economic team grasps for credibility with outbreak

The threat from the pandemic has sent markets plummeting.

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Trump "postpone" idea shot down by Japanese Olympic minister

The coronavirus outbreak has called the future of the games into question.

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On Friday the 13th we wonder why, scientifically, we believe in superstitions

The number 13, black cats, breaking mirrors, or walking under ladders, may all be things you actively avoid -- if you're anything like the 25% of people in the US who consider themselves superstitious.

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Doctors answer your coronavirus questions

During a CNN town hall, doctors answered your questions about the novel coronavirus, quarantines, hand sanitizer and more.

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Life inside the first US containment zone

The Weinbergs are living in the epicenter of New York's Coronavirus outbreak. See how they're coping with daily life.

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In Earth's early history, a day was 23.5 hours and a year lasted 372 days

When dinosaurs walked the Earth, days on our planet were a little bit shorter than the full 24 hours we know today.

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Sleep anxiety and daylight saving time can exacerbate insomnia, but stretching may help

Anxiety and insomnia are two related issues that can cause their sufferers to worry over the possibility of another sleepless night, wondering if they'll ever again get a wink of sleep that will help them function the next day.

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Tom Hanks sends shockwaves on internet after catching coronavirus

Tom Hanks and his wife have been flooded with speedy recovery wishes as he recovers from coronavirus. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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What to know about coronavirus symptoms and prevention in 2 simple graphics

With coronavirus spreading around the globe, health experts say it's important to be aware of COVID-19's symptoms and ways to prevention transmission.

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What to know about coronavirus symptoms and prevention in 2 simple graphics

With coronavirus spreading around the globe, health experts say it's important to be aware of COVID-19's symptoms and ways to prevention transmission.

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Doctor: How to reduce your vulnerability to coronavirus -- when sleeping

What you may not know about coronavirus -- the disease that has reached pandemic proportions -- is that one of the times you are most vulnerable to contracting it is while you're sleeping. Here is how this can happen, and what you can do about it.

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Pentagon 'wishes to reconsider' $10 billion contract

The US Department of Defense on Thursday said it wishes to re-evaluate its decision to award the Pentagon's multibillion-dollar cloud contract with Microsoft, signaling a potential victory for Amazon in its protest of the award.

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US Soccer president steps down as he apologizes for legal document's language

The president of the US Soccer Federation has stepped down, days after the organization released its response to the gender equality lawsuit brought by the US Women's National Soccer team.

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Sun-drenched photos capture the golden age of surfing

Amid the glistening waves and youthful grins in Jeff Divine's photos of 1970s surfers, there's something conspicuously absent from the sun-drenched scenes: logos.

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Justin Trudeau's wife tested positive for coronavirus

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Chelsea Manning ordered released from jail after more than a year locked up

Chelsea Manning, former U.S. Army intelligence analyst and anti-secrecy activist, was ordered released from jail on Thursday.

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Chelsea Manning ordered released from jail after more than a year locked up

Chelsea Manning, former U.S. Army intelligence analyst and anti-secrecy activist, was ordered released from jail on Thursday.

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Coronavirus-relief bill aims to expand free school lunch program

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, presented to the House on Wednesday, includes a provision for expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Coronavirus-relief bill aims to expand free school lunch program

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, presented to the House on Wednesday, includes a provision for expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Australia unveils $11.4 billion in virus outbreak stimulus

The package aims to allay the impact of the virus outbreak on its economy.

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Mother of 3 of Floyd Mayweather Jr's children found dead

Investigators are working to determine the cause of death.

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DC mayor declares state of emergency as virus cases rise

Washington, D

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In powerful testimony, Syrian defector warns US that Assad will kill more

Despite a ceasefire, Syrian activists warn that violence in Syria is far from over and that Bashar al Assad still believes he can reconquer the country by force.

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Inmates revolt after Italian prisons restrict visitors due to coronavirus concerns

More than a dozen inmates have escaped from an Italian prison during riots that were sparked after officials restricted or limited visitors for the next two weeks.

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Australia unveils $11.4 billion in virus outbreak stimulus

The package aims to allay the impact of the virus outbreak on its economy.

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Mother of 3 of Floyd Mayweather Jr's children found dead

Investigators are working to determine the cause of death.

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DC mayor declares state of emergency as virus cases rise

Washington, D

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In powerful testimony, Syrian defector warns US that Assad will kill more

Despite a ceasefire, Syrian activists warn that violence in Syria is far from over and that Bashar al Assad still believes he can reconquer the country by force.

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Coronavirus live updates: Drastic measures issued globally as pandemic takes hold

The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic on Wednesday leading to a cascade of new actions and measures taken around the world to combat it

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American women hide US Soccer logo during anthem in protest

The increasingly bitter dispute between American women's national soccer team and the U.S. Soccer Federation spilled onto the field when players wore their warm-up jerseys inside out in a protest before their 3-1 victory over Japan

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American women hide US Soccer logo during anthem in protest

The increasingly bitter dispute between American women's national soccer team and the U.S. Soccer Federation spilled onto the field when players wore their warm-up jerseys inside out in a protest before their 3-1 victory over Japan

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson diagnosed with coronavirus

Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

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What Dr. Sanjay Gupta wished Trump addressed in his speech

Dr. Sanjay Gupta responds to President Trump's oval office speech about the novel coronavirus outbreak in the United States.

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NBA suspends its season after player tests positive for coronavirus

The NBA is suspending its season after a player preliminarily tested positive for coronavirus, the league announced Wednesday.

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Lawyer defending Trump's asylum policy makes a stunning admission

The Supreme Court says that the controversial Trump administration "Remain in Mexico" asylum policy can stay in effect while legal challenges play out. The court's order is a victory for the administration, which warned there would be a "rush to the border" if the policy that has been in effort for a year was blocked by the courts.

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