State openings bring risks and huge stakes for America -- and Trump

America is stirring, but it's every state for itself.

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Trump aims to punish China over coronavirus pandemic

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Australia begins easing restrictions as infection rate continues to fall

When it comes to the coronavirus, South Australia ought to now be considered among the safest places in the world. That was the message from one of country's leading public health officials this week, as much of Australia began the slow process of easing restrictions.

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Boeing is raising $25 billion and says it doesn't need a federal bailout

Boeing won't be needing a federal bailout after all.

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Anderson Cooper's special announcement: 'I am a dad. I have a son.'

CNN's Anderson Cooper is the proud father of a newborn baby boy.

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Lessons from China: How global business has changed forever

For most of this year, China has been living seven weeks in the future.

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Outlook for Disney World and Disneyland reopenings: When will parks be running?

Fans of Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California are already dreaming of the parks' eventual reopening down the distant road.

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Over 2,100 Indians want to be evacuated from the US. But until India's lockdown lifts, they're stranded

Sureshbabu Muthupandi, a green card holder who has lived in the United States for more than 24 years, refuses to let his family in south India perform his mother's final rites without him.

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Inside the Army's 24/7 lab working to develop a unique coronavirus vaccine

ABC News was invited inside the Army lab now open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in pursuit of a coronavirus vaccine.

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Welcome to the worst economy ever

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More than half of US states will have begun reopening by the end of the week

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Domestic flights begin returning to the skies in Asia amid Covid-19 pandemic

Amid the global Covid-19 pandemic, people around the world are wondering when life will return to "normal."

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A 30-year-old inmate who gave birth while on a ventilator died after testing positive for coronavirus

A 30-year-old federal prison inmate who tested positive for coronavirus and gave birth while on a ventilator has died, the US Bureau of Prisons says.

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Father opens up on why ER doctor, who had Covid-19, died by suicide

The father of Dr. Lorna Breen, a New York City emergency room doctor who recovered from Covid-19, continued to treat coronavirus patients, then died by suicide, remembers his daughter as someone who put her life on the line to help others. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).

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Tampa Bay Times: Florida officials asked state's medical examiners to withhold coronavirus death figures

The Florida Department of Health intervened to keep a tally of coronavirus deaths kept by Florida's 22 medical examiners from being released publicly, the Tampa Bay Times reported Wednesday.

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Trump treats meatpacking workers as disposable

Get back to work, says President Trump. He might as well add: even if it might kill you.

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Rishi Kapoor, Bollywood actor, dies age 67

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died in hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family representative confirmed in a statement. He was 67.

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FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows 'positive effect' on recovery time

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Wuhan shows the world that the end of lockdown is just the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis

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Hundreds of laid-off workers line up outside of Vegas casino for food

Laid-off workers are lining up in front of a Las Vegas casino to get food, as a result of the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

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'A historic shock.' It's like India stopped using any energy

Global energy use has been dealt such a huge blow by the coronavirus pandemic that it's like wiping out demand from all of India, a country of 1.3 billion people and the world's third biggest consumer.

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Los Angeles is now the first major US city to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents

Los Angeles is offering free coronavirus testing to all residents, becoming the first major United States city to do so.

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US Navy stages back-to-back challenges to Beijing's South China Sea claims

A United States Navy warship conducted a "freedom of navigation operation" Wednesday aimed in part at challenging China's claims in the South China Sea, the second such operation in as many days near disputed islands that the US has accused Beijing of militarizing.

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White House pushes opening that won't find powerbrokers manning the front lines

It's fine for Jared Kushner to mock the "eternal lockdown crowd" worried about state reopenings -- he doesn't have to clock in at a meat factory, drive a bus or work in an emergency room.

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Elon Musk criticizes coronavirus stay-at-home orders, calling them 'fascist'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is railing against stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus pandemic, calling them "fascist" and likening them to "forcibly imprisoning people in their homes" during a Tesla earnings call Wednesday.

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SoftBank warns of even steeper losses as it takes a $6.6 billion hit on WeWork

SoftBank is warning that it will fall deeper into the red, just two weeks after it shocked investors by forecasting a record annual loss.

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Wuhan shows that the end of lockdown is just the start of the Covid-19 crisis

All around the world, people are waiting for the announcement that the coronavirus pandemic is contained and they can return to normal life.

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Up to 60 bodies found in four trucks outside Brooklyn funeral home

Four trucks containing as many as 60 bodies have been discovered outside a Brooklyn funeral home after someone reported fluids dripping from the trucks, a law enforcement official told CNN.

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Mayor: LA 1st major US city offering all residents tests

The city of Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have symptoms

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Mayor: LA 1st major US city offering all residents tests

The city of Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have symptoms

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A 72-year-old man has completed a solo trans-Atlantic rowing trip in 96 days

A 72-year-old rower has finished a solo trans-Atlantic crossing he started at the end of January -- well before the coronavirus outbreak had spread around the globe.

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US economy shrinks 4.8% in the first quarter

After years of unprecedented growth, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought huge swaths of the economy to a screeching halt.

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Want to join my bubble? This is what your future social life could look like

Never before have so many people in the world lived in such tiny bubbles. With billions across the globe now under coronavirus-related restrictions, it has been weeks — or even months for some — since we socialized with anyone outside our homes.

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Turkey vows solidarity with US in fighting virus outbreak

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to stand in solidarity with the United States in its struggle against the coronavirus pandemic and as it recovers from the outbreak

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IOC official disagrees COVID-19 vaccine needed for Olympics

The head of the IOC’s coordination commission for the Tokyo Olympics says he disagrees with suggestions by some scientists and doctors that a vaccine for COVID-19 is needed to hold the games

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Turkey vows solidarity with US in fighting virus outbreak

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to stand in solidarity with the United States in its struggle against the coronavirus pandemic and as it recovers from the outbreak

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IOC official disagrees COVID-19 vaccine needed for Olympics

The head of the IOC’s coordination commission for the Tokyo Olympics says he disagrees with suggestions by some scientists and doctors that a vaccine for COVID-19 is needed to hold the games

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Boris Johnson announces birth of baby boy with fiancee Carrie Symonds

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner, Carrie Symonds, announced the birth of a baby boy, their first child together. It brings to an end a turbulent month.

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Boris Johnson announces birth of baby boy with fiancee Carrie Symonds

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner, Carrie Symonds, announced the birth of a baby boy, their first child together. It brings to an end a turbulent month.

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Chinese propaganda turned against foreigners, and now racism is on the rise

Since March, anti-black racism has increased in China. Some American expats say it is the result of coronavirus propaganda.

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Chinese propaganda turned against foreigners, and now racism is on the rise

Since March, anti-black racism has increased in China. Some American expats say it is the result of coronavirus propaganda.

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Luxury hotels, REITs score big with government stimulus program

The PPP has been billed as a lifeline for small and independent businesses.

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Coronavirus updates: US federal inmate dies after giving birth while on ventilator

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 217,000 people worldwide.

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How the pro-Trump message machine is seizing on anti-lockdown fever

Outside groups tied to President Trump’s re-election bid have ramped up recent efforts to promote back-to-work protests, pushing anti-lockdown messaging.

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Luxury hotels, REITs score big with government stimulus program

The PPP has been billed as a lifeline for small and independent businesses.

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Irrfan Khan, of 'Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Life of Pi,' dies

Irrfan Khan, a veteran character actor in Bollywood movies and one of India’s most well-known exports to Hollywood, has died

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Airbus says virus aviation crisis still at 'early stage'

Airbus reported 481 million euros in losses in the first quarter, put thousands of workers on furlough and sought billions in loans to survive the coronavirus crisis

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Irrfan Khan, of 'Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Life of Pi,' dies

Irrfan Khan, a veteran character actor in Bollywood movies and one of India’s most well-known exports to Hollywood, has died

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Airbus says virus aviation crisis still at 'early stage'

Airbus reported 481 million euros in losses in the first quarter, put thousands of workers on furlough and sought billions in loans to survive the coronavirus crisis

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Feng shui: Using ancient design principles in contemporary interiors

Hong Kong-based designer and feng shui consultant Thierry Chow's tips for incorporating elements of the ancient Chinese philosophy into your home.

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New Zealanders are so eager to eat burgers after the coronavirus lockdown that police are having to enforce crowd control

Police in New Zealand have been required to enforce crowd control measures at a popular fast food outlet after large numbers of people rushed to buy burgers following a relaxing of the country's lockdown measures on Tuesday.

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AMC bans Universal films from its theaters over 'Trolls World Tour' spat

AMC Theaters says it will no longer screen films made by Universal Pictures — a serious escalation of a dispute over the merits of releasing movies in theaters before allowing the public to watch them digitally.

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Dozens of virus cases linked to US primary voting

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Beloved teacher, 30, dies of coronavirus after twice being denied a test

A beloved 30-year-old middle school social studies teacher from Brooklyn has died of COVID-19 following a month-long battle, after twice being turned away for testing.

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Authoritarian governments crack down on press freedoms amid COVID-19 pandemic: Report

The novel coronavirus is compounding preexisting threats to press freedoms around the world, according to a new report by the international watchdog organization RSF.

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`Infecting our dreams': Pandemic sabotages sleep worldwide

Big worries and fears often invade our dreams.

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Coronavirus updates: 'The world should have listened,' WHO says

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 211,000 people worldwide.

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Authoritarian governments crack down on press freedoms amid COVID-19 pandemic: Report

The novel coronavirus is compounding preexisting threats to press freedoms around the world, according to a new report by the international watchdog organization RSF.

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`Infecting our dreams': Pandemic sabotages sleep worldwide

Big worries and fears often invade our dreams.

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Despite slow start, White House doubles down on testing partnership with retailers

President Trump doubled down Monday on an effort to enlist major retailers to set up drive-through coronavirus testing locations around the country.

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Coronavirus pandemic brings staggering losses to colleges and universities

Staggering losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic expected for colleges and universities; some already under financial pressure may be forced to close.

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Despite slow start, White House doubles down on testing partnership with retailers

President Trump doubled down Monday on an effort to enlist major retailers to set up drive-through coronavirus testing locations around the country.

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Intel report warns Zoom could be vulnerable to foreign surveillance

A DHS intelligence report offers a warning about foreign surveillance and the popular video conferencing system.

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UN: $90 billion could protect 700 million poor in pandemic

The price is a fraction of the cost of the various national stimulus packages.

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CDC compiles new guidelines to help organizations reopen

The guidelines cover, schools, mass transit and religious gatherings.

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UN: $90 billion could protect 700 million poor in pandemic

The price is a fraction of the cost of the various national stimulus packages.

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CDC compiles new guidelines to help organizations reopen

The guidelines cover, schools, mass transit and religious gatherings.

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CNN fact check: The most important misleading claim came from Pence

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks Vice President Mike Pence's response about coronavirus tests during a White House task force briefing.

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Women account for 60% of job losses over 2 months

CNN's Kyung Lah speaks with several women about how the coronavirus pandemic has halted their small businesses.

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Brooke Baldwin: I thought a lot about this when I was sick

CNN's Brooke Baldwin returns to work after a weeks-long fight against novel coronavirus.

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How Kim Jong Un came into power

Kim Jong Un, his father and grandfather have ruled North Korea since 1948, steering the country through war, famine and nuclear tests.

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New Zealand says it has 'eliminated' the virus. Here's how the country did it

After weeks of lockdown, New Zealand has achieved its ambitious goal of eliminating the coronavirus.

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Mayor's proposed 'gamble' for reopening economy denounced by county commissioner

Mayor Carolyn Goodman has taken heat for offering up workers as virtual lab rats.

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Mayor's proposed 'gamble' for reopening economy denounced by county commissioner

Mayor Carolyn Goodman has taken heat for offering up workers as virtual lab rats.

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Pair arrested in alleged mask-selling scam amid coronavirus outbreak

Two California men were arrested for a PPE scam during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pentagon officially releases UFO videos

The Pentagon has officially released three short videos showing "unidentified aerial phenomena" that had previously been released by a private company.

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China is installing surveillance camera outside people's front doors ... and sometimes inside their homes

The morning after Ian Lahiffe returned to Beijing, he found a surveillance camera being mounted on the wall outside his apartment door. Its lens was pointing right at him.

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Italy starts to reopen as COVID-19 cases begin to decline

Italy – a country that has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic – is starting to see a glimmer of hope as the number of coronavirus cases begin to decrease.

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Lessons in mateship as Australia lurches from one crisis to another

For one minute on Saturday, millions of people in two countries were united by silence. Australians and New Zealanders paused at dawn on April 25 to commemorate the lives lost during war.

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Military police launch 'extensive search' for Fort Hood soldier

Authorities are searching for a missing soldier stationed at Fort Hood who hasn't been seen since Wednesday.

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Preliminary results from a remdesivir trial could come in a week or two

Preliminary results from a clinical trial of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug being tested for coronavirus, could come in as little as one to two weeks, a top researcher said Sunday.

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'Homeland' zeroes in on Carrie and Saul in a tense series finale

When Showtime renewed "Homeland" through an eighth season, the three-year extension offered the prospect of a big buildup and whiz-bang finish. What emerged fell short of that, culminating in a tense, high-stakes finale that still felt like a much-diminished show from the one whose debut rightfully earned awards, critical praise and President Obama's endorsement.

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Alaska Girl Scouts to get relief loan for lost cookie sales

Selling Girl Scout cookies is normally a foolproof business model.

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Popular heartburn medicine being studied as treatment for coronavirus

Could an old heartburn drug emerge as a treatment for COVID-19?

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More than 2.9 million people infected with coronavirus worldwide

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9 ways coronavirus changed treating patients

Nine ways the precipitous climb of COVID-19 has led to substantial changes in both the art and the science of medicine.

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CNN anchor: We have to report this, even though it's insane

CNN's Brian Stelter examines life during the coronavirus pandemic and how people in positions of power are handling it.

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The virus hunters who search bat caves to predict the next pandemic

Before entering the cave, the small team of scientists pull on hazmat suits, face masks and thick gloves to cover every inch of their skin. Contact with bat droppings or urine could expose them to some of the world's deadliest unknown viruses.

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Tapper: Trump's musings were there for all to see and hear

CNN's Jake Tapper gives his take on President Donald Trump's dangerous suggestion during one of his White House briefings that ingesting disinfectant could kill the coronavirus.

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People crowd California beaches despite coronavirus concerns

Relaxed restrictions and a record heat wave are sending crowds to some beaches in California amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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New satellite images show Kim Jong Un's compound

Newly released satellite images show Kim Jong Un's compound in Wonsan, North Korea, as questions circulate about the state of the North Korean leader's health. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Shop owner plans to reopen despite call from governor's office

Parts of Colorado are beginning to lift coronavirus restrictions. CNN's Gary Tuchman speaks with a local barber shop owner who plans to reopen, despite the fact that the state told him not to.

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Working from home could shake up parenting dynamics

Millions of dads now working from home may spark the kind of generational change this researcher says could be bigger than World War II.

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What a father tells his son born during a pandemic

CNN Correspondent Bill Weir shares video of the moment his son was born and reads a letter to him about the current state of the world.

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Internet loses it over a bad tuna sandwich

Sen. Mark Warner looked to bring some levity to the public amid the coronavirus outbreak by sharing a cooking tutorial this week -- but even some of his colleagues decried his culinary choice as fishy and heavy-handed.

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Police: 1 officer dies, 2nd wounded in Louisiana shooting

A suspect, Ronnie Kato, 36, was detained after a roughly four-hour standoff.

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Activist apologizes after refusing to leave playground

Anti-vaccine activist was arrested after she repeatedly refused police orders.

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Official resigns after throwing cat during online meeting

Incident occurred during a Zoom meeting between city officials.

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Police: 1 officer dies, 2nd wounded in Louisiana shooting

A suspect, Ronnie Kato, 36, was detained after a roughly four-hour standoff.

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Activist apologizes after refusing to leave playground

Anti-vaccine activist was arrested after she repeatedly refused police orders.

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COVID-19 jobless rates will be comparable to Great Depression: Trump economic adviser

Kevin Hassett, the president's economic adviser, appeared on ABC's "This Week."

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Amid pandemic, country lacks national leadership: Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the country is suffering from a lack of national leadership in the White House, said Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

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Last COVID-19 patient leaves USNS Comfort

The floating military hospital arrived in New York Harbor on March 30.

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Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings

One of the kingdom’s most controversial forms of public punishment is ended.

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Last COVID-19 patient leaves USNS Comfort

The floating military hospital arrived in New York Harbor on March 30.

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Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings

One of the kingdom’s most controversial forms of public punishment is ended.

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Amid mounting speculation, South Korea says Kim Jong Un is 'alive and well'

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A reality check on antibody testing

Testing could be key to reopening, but some overpromise and underdeliver.

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Record breaking heat settles in the Southwest

A storm system moving through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast is bringing heavy rain and occasional gusty winds from Illinois to New England this morning.

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What went wrong with the Paycheck Protection Program

ABC News obtained an inside look at the rollout of PPP from the perspective of a community bank in the middle of the country serving customers in Iowa and Minnesota.

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Record breaking heat settles in the Southwest

A storm system moving through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast is bringing heavy rain and occasional gusty winds from Illinois to New England this morning.

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What went wrong with the Paycheck Protection Program

ABC News obtained an inside look at the rollout of PPP from the perspective of a community bank in the middle of the country serving customers in Iowa and Minnesota.

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Virus lockdown raises tensions in France's poorest areas

France's coronavirus lockdown is raising tensions in housing projects and poor suburbs where many immigrants live

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Lightning kills at least 10 in India amid heavy rain

A government official says lightning has killed at least 10 villagers during thunderstorms and heavy rain in eastern India

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Coronavirus live updates: CDC adds 6 new possible symptoms of COVID-19

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed over 200,000 people worldwide.

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Virus lockdown raises tensions in France's poorest areas

France's coronavirus lockdown is raising tensions in housing projects and poor suburbs where many immigrants live

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Lightning kills at least 10 in India amid heavy rain

A government official says lightning has killed at least 10 villagers during thunderstorms and heavy rain in eastern India

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More than a disease, COVID-19 exposes health risk of food insecurity: OPINION

Diet disruptions contribute to their underlying medical conditions.

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Astronomers find 'alien' asteroids living in our solar system

Scientists In the last few years have studied the first observed interstellar visitors to our solar system. They include a comet called 2I/Borisov, spotted in 2019 and still passing through, and an asteroid called 'Oumuamua that zipped through quickly in 2017.

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Man gets 18 months in prison for threatening to kill Trump

A 36-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.

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Tampa mayor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL's Tom Brady

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is poking fun at last week's attention-grabbing incident involving NFL superstar Tom Brady

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Man gets 18 months in prison for threatening to kill Trump

A 36-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.

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Tampa mayor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL's Tom Brady

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is poking fun at last week's attention-grabbing incident involving NFL superstar Tom Brady

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Small business owners gear up for another go at anxiety-inducing stimulus loans

Small business owners describe an emotional month of fighting for PPP loans.

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Massachusetts surpasses 50K COVID-19 cases, death toll jumps after 'reporting error'

Massachusetts surpasses 50,000 COVID-19 cases, 2,500 deaths after 'reporting error'

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Driver in crash may have passed out from wearing N95 mask too long: Police

Police said the driver is believed to have worn an N95 mask for too long before the crash.

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Small business owners gear up for another go at anxiety-inducing stimulus loans

Small business owners describe an emotional month of fighting for PPP loans.

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Why coronavirus-battered universities may not be able to use their endowments

"Rarely does a family say if some random pandemic come up feel free to use it however you wish."

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Heavy rain, gusty storms hit Central Plains as heatwave begins in Southwest

Heavy rain, gusty storms hit Central Plains as heatwave begins in Southwest

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Harold Reid, Statler Brothers bass singer, dies at 80

Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, has died after a long battle with kidney failure

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Coronavirus puts strain on parents looking to start families

The coronavirus has pushed doctors and fertility specialists to advise expecting parents to hold off on their plans in order to stay safe.

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Heavy rain, gusty storms hit Central Plains as heatwave begins in Southwest

Heavy rain, gusty storms hit Central Plains as heatwave begins in Southwest

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Harold Reid, Statler Brothers bass singer, dies at 80

Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, has died after a long battle with kidney failure

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California restaurants to get public money for healthy meals

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California restaurants will get taxpayer money to feed millions of seniors during the coronavirus pandemic

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California man guilty of killing 4 in race-related rampage

A man who said he was fed up with racism against black people has been convicted of killing four white men in a race-related rampage in California’s Central Valley

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California restaurants to get public money for healthy meals

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California restaurants will get taxpayer money to feed millions of seniors during the coronavirus pandemic

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California man guilty of killing 4 in race-related rampage

A man who said he was fed up with racism against black people has been convicted of killing four white men in a race-related rampage in California’s Central Valley

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What happened on board the last cruise ship still at sea

In January 2020, the gigantic Costa Deliziosa cruise ship slipped its moorings in the Italian city of Venice and headed out into the Adriatic Sea on an around-the-world voyage. Around 2000 passengers were on board for what they hoped would be the trip of a lifetime.

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Coronavirus live updates: 138 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at prison

More than 135 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Colorado prison

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States' election funding requests indicate numerous anticipated hurdles

States' election funding requests indicate numerous anticipated hurdles.

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'The sea is stormy and the captain is dancing on the deck.' One view of the US from Italy

For months, Italy has had the most coronavirus-related deaths of any country in the world, and Cremona, a province in Italy's north, has been particularly hard hit. Beppe Severgnini, a veteran Italian journalist and author, lives in the provincial capital, Crema, where he says he has become accustomed to the sound of ambulance sirens, almost as if he lived in New York.

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Singapore's migrant workers are suffering the brunt of the country's coronavirus outbreak

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Trump leaves coronavirus briefing without answering questions

President Trump unexpectedly leaves the coronavirus task force briefing without answering questions, a day after he asked medical experts to look into the possibility of injecting disinfectant as a treatment for the coronavirus.

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What will it take to reopen the economy in a safe way?

CNN's Tom Foreman highlights the steps needed to help reopen the US economy safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Georgia officials investigate racist text to Atlanta mayor

Georgia officials are investigating a racist text received by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

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Georgia officials investigate racist text to Atlanta mayor

Georgia officials are investigating a racist text received by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

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Beyonce, Jack Dorsey pledge $6 million to mental health relief efforts amid COVID-19

Beyonce, Jack Dorsey pledge $6 million to mental health relief efforts amid COVID-19.

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Meghan suit set for hearing in UK High Court

The Duchess is suing a British newspaper group.

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Coronavirus crosses grim milestone of 10,000 deaths in US nursing homes

Nursing homes account for at least one-fifth of COVID-19 fatalities nationwide.

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China's diplomats show teeth in defending virus response

Chinese envoys have set off diplomatic firestorms overseas with a combative defense whenever their country is accused of not acting quickly enough to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic

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Revealing S. Korean studies show antibodies could thwart COVID-19 reinfection, spread

Results from two new South Korean studies shed light on whether antibodies will be a reliable form of protection against COVID-19 for those who have recovered.

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Justice Department moves to shutdown 'sham' ozone therapy treatment for COVID-19

The Justice Department wants a federal judge to order a Texas company to stop promoting an allegedly fraudulent "ozone therapy" treatment for COVID-19.

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Fearing coronavirus, people with potentially fatal conditions avoid emergency care

Doctors are sounding the alarm on patients with critical ailments and staying home for fear of going to an emergency room and contracting the coronavirus.

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Las Vegas mayor slammed for suggesting workers could be COVID-19 'control group'

The Culinary Workers union said Sin City is "not a Petri dish."

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Georgia NAACP leaders call on governor to keep shelter-in-place order

Georgia NAACP leaders call to rescind Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order and still shelter in place.

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Coronavirus updates: China reports no new COVID-19 deaths for 9th straight day

A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 190,000 people worldwide.

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Coronavirus crosses grim milestone of 10,000 deaths in US nursing homes

Nursing homes account for at least one-fifth of COVID-19 fatalities nationwide.

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China's diplomats show teeth in defending virus response

Chinese envoys have set off diplomatic firestorms overseas with a combative defense whenever their country is accused of not acting quickly enough to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic

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Revealing S. Korean studies show antibodies could thwart COVID-19 reinfection, spread

Results from two new South Korean studies shed light on whether antibodies will be a reliable form of protection against COVID-19 for those who have recovered.

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Justice Department moves to shutdown 'sham' ozone therapy treatment for COVID-19

The Justice Department wants a federal judge to order a Texas company to stop promoting an allegedly fraudulent "ozone therapy" treatment for COVID-19.

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Fearing coronavirus, people with potentially fatal conditions avoid emergency care

Doctors are sounding the alarm on patients with critical ailments and staying home for fear of going to an emergency room and contracting the coronavirus.

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Las Vegas mayor slammed for suggesting workers could be COVID-19 'control group'

The Culinary Workers union said Sin City is "not a Petri dish."

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Trump, ever the salesman, is peddling dangerous cures for coronavirus

Roll up for Donald Trump's old West traveling medicine show.

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New Kids on the Block release coronavirus song 'House Party' to lift spirits and raise money

It's the feel good song of your quarantine.

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Anti-virus drug weeks to months away, WHO says

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Covid-19 amplifies prejudices against India's Muslims

Hafiz Mohammed Naseerudin says that after a police officer assaulted him for being a Muslim and blamed him for spreading the coronavirus, he was left lying on the road for almost an hour.

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Plenty of whiskey, few backpackers: The wild story behind Lonely Planet's first Thailand guidebook

The recent news that Lonely Planet Publications was shutting down its production offices in Melbourne and London almost entirely, and totally eliminating its widely admired magazine and all non-guidebook titles, didn't take me completely by surprise.

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Cartels, crime rings exploit supply shortages during COVID-19 pandemic: Authorities

Cartels and crime rings are jumping at the opportunity to win people's hearts.

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Cartels, crime rings exploit supply shortages during COVID-19 pandemic: Authorities

Cartels and crime rings are jumping at the opportunity to win people's hearts.

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At least 5 dead as tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, Texas

An outbreak of storms caused major damage across the states.

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House lawmakers scramble back to Washington to vote on $484B relief bill

As the coronavirus public health crisis wears on, lawmakers are scrambling back to the nation’s capital for a Thursday vote on the $484 billion relief package.

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At least 5 dead as tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, Texas

An outbreak of storms caused major damage across the states.

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House lawmakers scramble back to Washington to vote on $484B relief bill

As the coronavirus public health crisis wears on, lawmakers are scrambling back to the nation’s capital for a Thursday vote on the $484 billion relief package.

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Coronavirus updates: Red Cross will soon use antibody tests to ID plasma donors

A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 183,000 people worldwide.

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Notorious coronavirus cruise ship leaves Australian port

A cruise ship that is the subject of a criminal investigation after it became Australia’s largest single source of coronavirus infections is departing Australian shores

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Harvard reverses course, says it won't accept $9 million stimulus funds

President Donald Trump said he was "pleased" with Harvard's decision.

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Notorious coronavirus cruise ship leaves Australian port

A cruise ship that is the subject of a criminal investigation after it became Australia’s largest single source of coronavirus infections is departing Australian shores

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Harvard reverses course, says it won't accept $9 million stimulus funds

President Donald Trump said he was "pleased" with Harvard's decision.

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Kushner-backed program charters flights of medical supplies on behalf of industry

"Project Airbridge" is an unprecedented new program championed by Jared Kushner.

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Anderson Cooper presses Las Vegas mayor over wish to reopen

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman (I) says that she wants to reopen the city's casinos, restaurants and entertainment venues for business so people can get back to work. CNN's Anderson Cooper asks her if that's safe given the data about the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Black women sue golf course that called cops alleging they were playing too slow

Two African American women who allege that management at a Pennsylvania golf course mistreated them when they called police because they were playing too slow have now filed a lawsuit claiming racial and gender discrimination.

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A 100-year-old WWII veteran died of Covid-19. His twin brother died 100 years earlier in the flu pandemic

A 100-year-old World War II veteran who died from Covid-19 lost a twin brother to the 1918 pandemic a century earlier, his grandson said.

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Trump disregards science as chaos overtakes coronavirus response

Alarming new signs are emerging that the Trump administration is shunting science aside in the battle against coronavirus.

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South Korea's economy just recorded its worst contraction since the Great Recession because of the pandemic

South Korea's economy just recorded its most severe contraction since the 2008 financial crisis as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on consumer demand and exports. And the worst may not be over.

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China is becoming a defining issue in the clash between Biden and Trump

In a backhanded compliment to its growing power and influence, China is about to take a beating in the US election.

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Lockdowns lead to air pollution drops in major cities

A study shows that air pollution levels have fallen by unprecedented levels in several major global cities amid coronavirus lockdowns.

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Koalas injured in Australia bushfires re-released into wild

In a spot of good news, several koalas who were injured in bushfires in Australia in 2019 have been re-released into the wild.

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A scuba diving group is making face masks out of recycled ocean plastic

In a win-win for sea animals and humans, a scuba diving group is turning plastic water bottles that once polluted oceans into face masks for people to protect themselves against the coronavirus.

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This man is just 9 countries away from visiting every nation in the world without flying. But he's stuck in Hong Kong due to Covid-19

Torbjørn "Thor" Pedersen is on a mission to visit every country in the world in a single journey, without taking a single flight.

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Search warrant issued in 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart

A new search warrant was issued Wednesday morning at the Los Angeles County home of Paul Flores, person of interest in the cold case disappearance of Kristin Smart.

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Trump says he signed executive order banning immigration into US

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Lady Gaga's new album features Blackpink and K-pop fans can't wait

Lady Gaga released the track list for her upcoming album on Wednesday -- and one song collaboration has got K-pop fans screaming.

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Tensions arise as EU leaders mull huge virus recovery plan

European Union leaders are preparing to thrash out a massive recovery plan to help resuscitate their coronavirus-ravaged economies as some citizens start heading cautiously back to work

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China calls virus lawsuit brought by US state 'very absurd'

China is slamming a lawsuit brought against it by the U_S_ state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as “very absurd.”

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UN agency: 1st virus case recorded in Lebanon refugee camp

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says that a Palestinian woman from Syria living in a refugee camp in Lebanon has become the first refugee to test positive for the coronavirus

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How to combat poor at-home work posture

Working from home presents many questions to sort out. One of the more important is: Where do you actually work?

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Coronavirus pandemic will cause global famines of 'biblical proportions,' UN warns

The world is facing multiple famines of "biblical proportions" in just a matter of months, the UN has said, warning that the coronavirus pandemic will push an additional 130 million people to the brink of starvation.

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Global oil prices hit 21-year low but stock markets edge higher

Oil prices continued their epic crash on Wednesday as Brent crude futures, the main benchmark for global contracts, plunged by as much as 17% to their lowest level since 1999.

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The DRC's health system is on 'life support' as it fights several killer diseases, including coronavirus

The people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have faced an onslaught of deadly diseases in recent years, including measles, polio, malaria and Ebola.

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Asian wet markets get bad press. See what they're really like

A common sight across Asia, wet markets traditionally sell fresh produce and live animals. Some include wild animal products linked to diseases. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explains the diverse array of wet markets in Asia.

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It's Earth Day: See how our planet has changed in 50 years

Since the first Earth Day in 1970, we haven't made as much progress on protecting the environment as you might think.

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Covid-19 is flooding some hospitals. It's emptying others

Rural hospitals are facing financial ruin and furloughing staff during the coronavirus pandemic. CNN's Leyla Santiago reports.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes coronavirus antibody test

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta walks us through his coronavirus antibody test and highlights key details regarding this type of testing.

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How reports of Kim Jong Un's health spread, what they tell us about what comes next

How reports of Kim Jong Un's health spread, what they tell us about what comes next for North Korea

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Coronavirus updates: Officials find earliest known US COVID-19 deaths

A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 177,000 people worldwide.

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How reports of Kim Jong Un's health spread, what they tell us about what comes next

How reports of Kim Jong Un's health spread, what they tell us about what comes next for North Korea

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Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it has launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S. The Guard made the announcement on Wednesday morning on its official website

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Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it has launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S. The Guard made the announcement on Wednesday morning on its official website

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Coronavirus is both a crisis and an opportunity for China's aggressive new diplomacy

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, China has struggled to control the narrative around its role in the crisis.

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Air pollution falls by unprecedented levels in major global cities during coronavirus lockdowns

Lockdowns restricting travel and industry imposed to halt the spread of coronavirus have resulted in unprecedented reductions in deadly air pollution around the world, new analysis shows.

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Bangladeshi garment workers face ruin as global brands ditch clothing contracts amid coronavirus pandemic

When Fatema Akther arrived for work at the Alif Casual Wear garment factory in Dhaka in late March, she had no idea it would be her last day.

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Facebook invests $5.7 billion for 9.99% stake in India's Jio Platforms

Facebook is pumping billions of dollars into Jio Platforms, the digital technology arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's sprawling conglomerate Reliance Industries.

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Covid-19 patient gives birth while in medically induced coma

Johana Mendoza Chancay was hospitalized for coronavirus while pregnant. She describes the emotional experience of being placed in a coma as doctors tried to save her and her baby.

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Coronavirus government response: Trump says he'll order 60-day immigration 'pause'

President Donald Trump met with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the White House Tuesday as some southern governors begin reopening business amid the pandemic.

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CNN reporter returns to Wuhan after 3 months. See what it looks like now

CNN's David Culver returns to Wuhan, China, after his departure before the city went into lockdown three months ago.

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Asthma and coronavirus: Act now to decrease your chance of a serious outcome

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Coronavirus pandemic brings Ben's Chili Bowl, iconic DC business, to its knees

The coronavirus pandemic brings Ben's Chili Bowl, iconic DC business that served Obama and Martin Luther King, to its knees.

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Coronavirus updates: WHO warns people must be ready for 'new way of living'

A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 170,000 people worldwide.

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Coronavirus pandemic brings Ben's Chili Bowl, iconic DC business, to its knees

The coronavirus pandemic brings Ben's Chili Bowl, iconic DC business that served Obama and Martin Luther King, to its knees.

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Coronavirus economic updates: Crude oil prices plummet to below $1 a barrel

Here is the latest on the COVID-19-induced financial crisis.

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Climate making air pollution worse, almost half of US exposed to unhealthy levels

Almost half of Americans live in communities with unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association, as climate change creates more pollution.

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Coronavirus economic updates: Crude oil prices plummet to below $1 a barrel

Here is the latest on the COVID-19-induced financial crisis.

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London Fashion Week to go gender neutral

London Fashion Week will become gender neutral for 12 months as the British Fashion Council abandons binary shows starting this June.

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A free press in China could have prevented the coronavirus pandemic, media watchdog says

Strongman leaders around the world are using the coronavirus crisis to stifle journalists, a leading press freedom watchdog has warned, as it bemoaned a missed opportunity to highlight the severity of the outbreak in its early days in Wuhan, China.

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He was given last rites, now he's recovering from Covid-19

Francis Wilson, a 29-year-old man from Virginia, spent 10 days on a ventilator and was given his last rites, but now he is recovering from coronavirus.

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Famed restaurateur and founder of Le Cirque has passed away at 88

Famed restaurateur and founder of Le Cirque, Sirio Maccioni, has passed away at the age of 88, according to his son.

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Anderson Cooper: What I don't understand about pro-Trump protesters

CNN's Anderson Cooper discuses the protests that are happening across the country against the many shelter-in-place orders.

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How Kim Jong Un's strategy changed from testing missiles to meeting world leaders

CNN's Paula Hancocks looks at how the North Korean leader's strategy changed from testing missiles to meeting world leaders.

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Georgia's reopening is a high-stakes public health bet -- and will likely please Trump

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Air quality in US dramatically worse than in prior years, says new report

The air quality in the United States is dramatically declining, leaving about 150 million people -- nearly half of America's population -- breathing unhealthy, heavily polluted air, according to the newly released "State of the Air" 2020 report by the American Lung Association.

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Chris Cuomo returns from his basement quarantine

CNN's Chris Cuomo says he has been cleared to end his self-quarantine in his basement, a day he has been dreaming of for weeks.

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America's black and Hispanic communities are bearing the brunt of the coronavirus crisis

America has an inequality problem and the coronavirus crisis is making it worse.

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Taxi drivers are delivering food to families in need during coronavirus outbreak

A program in New York City is paying cab drivers who want to help deliver food to the elderly and needy.

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Taxi drivers are delivering food to families in need during coronavirus outbreak

A program in New York City is paying cab drivers who want to help deliver food to the elderly and needy.

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South Korea looking into reports about Kim Jong Un's health

The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition after surgery

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South Korea looking into reports about Kim Jong Un's health

The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition after surgery

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Governors, amid protests, ask Pence for help keeping people home, test gear

The governors of Michigan and North Carolina made the comments on a call with Vice President Mike Pence largely focused on testing.

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Governors, amid protests, ask Pence for help keeping people home, test gear

The governors of Michigan and North Carolina made the comments on a call with Vice President Mike Pence largely focused on testing.

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Only children don't need to be lonely children during the pandemic

No siblings. No pals on the block. No reason to leave her home. Yet one month into sheltering in place with her parents in Los Angeles, 14-year-old only child Sofia Nagel isn't bumming too hard about being all alone.

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Protests erupt again over coronavirus shelter-in-place orders in the US

Anger over shelter-in-place orders boiled over this weekend, with protesters ignoring social distancing guidelines and packing sidewalks and streets.

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CNN cameraman tests positive for Covid-19. He had no symptoms

In Italy the government are considering several antibody tests, which could help the country begin to reopen. CNN's Ben Wedeman and crew take one of the tests under consideration.

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What a coronavirus exit strategy could look like

In March 2020 the WHO classified Covid-19 as a pandemic. The world reacted by shutting down. Now some countries are easing restrictions. But what could a coronavirus exit strategy look like?

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Does Trump actually have 'total authority' over states?

CNN's Elie Honig discusses whether President Donald Trump has the power to force states to re-open amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Meet the 73-year-old 'Skipping Sikh'

Meet 73-year-old Rajinder Singh, who is inspiring others to keep fit during the lockdown. He has amassed a large social media following after posting his workouts online.

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John King breaks down which states bend the Covid-19 curve

CNN's John King looks at flattening the curve of coronavirus cases across a number of states while some governors are opting to form coalitions with their neighboring states.

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Lockdown tensions grow as people seek to resume work or play

The coronavirus is touching all levels of society and increasing tensions as governments ease restrictions that health experts warn should be done gradually to avoid a resurgence of the illness that has killed more than 165,000 people

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Lockdown tensions grow as people seek to resume work or play

The coronavirus is touching all levels of society and increasing tensions as governments ease restrictions that health experts warn should be done gradually to avoid a resurgence of the illness that has killed more than 165,000 people

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Coronavirus updates: US death toll tops 40,000 as stay-at-home protests continue

A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 165,000 people worldwide.

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Gunman evaded police for nearly 12 hours after killing at least 16 in mass shooting

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CNN reporter presses Trump to explain briefing behavior

During the White House's daily coronavirus briefing, CNN's Jeremy Diamond asks President Donald Trump why he plays self-congratulatory video clips, rather than address rising unemployment numbers and an increasing death toll.

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What you need to have a safe home birth

For pregnant women considering a home birth, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines with everything that should be in place to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and baby.

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Australian airline Qantas explains how it's taking care of its grounded planes amid Covid-19

While millions of people around the world are cutting their own hair and inventing new recipes amid the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of the world's commercial airplanes are also getting much-needed rest.

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Trump calls FBI investigators 'human scum'

President Donald Trump Sunday would not say whether he will pardon several former associates who were convicted after being charged as part of the Mueller probe, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and long-time friend Roger Stone.

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Inside a busy Israeli coronavirus intensive care unit

CNN's Oren Liebermann gets an inside look at a busy Israeli ICU where doctors and nurses are treating coronavirus patients.

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Bash calls out Trump's treatment of female reporters

CNN's Dana Bash says President Donald Trump treats female reporters differently than he treats male reporters. Trump lashed out at Weijia Jiang of CBS News during a tense exchange at the daily coronavirus task force briefing.

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Sea turtles are thriving on closed beaches

With many beaches closed in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19, sea turtles in Florida are nesting in peace.

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Japan is offering sex workers financial aid. But they say it's not enough to survive the pandemic

Mika is worried. As a sex worker in Japan, she used to see three or four clients a day -- then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, with people staying home and avoiding close contact, she's out of clients and out of money.

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Trump wants US investigators to go to China

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How Trump lost the public on coronavirus

With just 198 days until Election Day, 2020 is in full swing -- even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Every Sunday, I outline the top storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked, so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week.

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Trump wants US investigators to go to China

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Residents protest coronavirus stay-at-home orders in 5 states

Opposition to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders has continued to build from coast to coast, with at least five states the site of protests Sunday.

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Family pleads for hit-and-run driver to turn himself in week after teen's death

A McDonald's owner hopes to raise money for the children his worker left behind.

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Broadway star Nick Cordero faces leg amputation due to virus

He suffered complications from the coronavirus.

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Global concert raises more than $127M for WHO emergency response fund

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Coronavirus live updates: NY, NJ, CT announce reopening of marinas and boatyards

More than 2.3 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus worldwide as the spread of the virus continues.

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Wyoming caucus results

The Wyoming Democratic Party canceled its in-person caucuses amid COVID-19.

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Wyoming caucus results

The Wyoming Democratic Party canceled its in-person caucuses amid COVID-19.

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The Mafia Is poised to exploit coronavirus, and not just in Italy

Earlier this month, there was a funeral procession in the Sicilian town of Messina, in defiance of a nationwide lockdown in Italy.

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Ex-mayor who quit after criticizing Trump dies in crash

The Sacramento Bee reports that the former mayor of a Northern California city who stepped down after he harshly criticized President Donald Trump and his supporters died Saturday in a plane crash

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Police officer shot and killed, 2 others injured after domestic disturbance

The two other officers have been taken to a hospital for surgery.

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Ex-mayor who quit after criticizing Trump dies in crash

The Sacramento Bee reports that the former mayor of a Northern California city who stepped down after he harshly criticized President Donald Trump and his supporters died Saturday in a plane crash

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These countries are reopening after coronavirus -- here's how they're doing it

People in the Czech Republic can now shop at hardware and bicycle stores, play tennis and go swimming. Italians can visit bookshops and laundries, while younger students are returning to classrooms in Denmark. Austria has reopened smaller stores and Germany will follow suit next week.

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Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday plans and gun salutes for first time in 68 years

For the first time in 68 years, Queen Elizabeth II will not be marking her birthday with the traditional royal gun salute.

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Melania Trump picks up telephone diplomacy during coronavirus crisis

First lady Melania Trump has spent the last several weeks like the rest of America -- at home.

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Instagram Live battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley was a complete fail

The highly anticipated Instagram Live battle between Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Teddy Riley didn't turn out as expected Saturday night.

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Singapore had a model coronavirus response, then cases spiked. What happened?

Less than a month ago, Singapore was being hailed as one of the countries that had got its coronavirus response right.

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Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off an Oscars gown for coronavirus relief, a dress she once called 'not Oscars material'

Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off one of her old Oscars dresses to help provide food assistance to people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. But it's not one of her favorites.

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John Krasinski hosted a virtual senior prom and it was epic

Not only did John Krasinski host a virtual senior prom, he was the DJ too.

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Pro-Trump activist calls for 'peaceful rebellion against governors' over shutdown

Students for Trump is calling on its young members to join the protest efforts.

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Coronavirus cases surpass 2.3 million globally

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In 1911, another epidemic swept through China. That time, the world came together

In 1911, a deadly epidemic spread through China and threatened to become a pandemic. Its origins appeared to be related to the trade in wild animals, but at the time no one was sure.

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Hundreds of Rohingya refugees rescued after two months at sea

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Watch: Beachgoers swarm the sand in Florida

Beaches and parks in Jacksonville, Florida, reopened as more states consider easing restrictions put in place to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Prediction: Doctor discusses when states could be safe

Dr. Chris Murray, who makes a key prediction model for the coronavirus pandemic, discusses when each state could possibly reopen.

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Quake hits off islands south of Tokyo; no tsunami

A strong earthquake shook a Japanese island chain in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo, but there was no danger of a tsunami and there were no reports of damage or injuries

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Virginia juvenile detention center new coronavirus hotspot

Coronavirus has erupted inside a juvenile detention center in Virginia where officials said Friday 25 kids tested positive

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Nations debate easing virus restrictions as economies falter

Governments around the world are wrestling with when and how to lift economically painful virus-control measures as unemployment rises and rent payments come due

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Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain

The Navy’s top admiral will soon decide the fate of the ship captain who was fired after pleading for his superiors to move faster to safeguard his coronavirus-infected crew on the USS Theodore Roosevelt

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Quake hits off islands south of Tokyo; no tsunami

A strong earthquake shook a Japanese island chain in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo, but there was no danger of a tsunami and there were no reports of damage or injuries

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Coronavirus updates: Illinois food plant ordered to close after workers test positive

The coronavirus death toll and number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continue to climb.

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Gyms, salons, tattoo parlors in parts of Utah reopen with revised order

While the fear of COVID-19 is widely shared, there has been discord in Utah among local officials regarding how to undertake the most effective response.

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Putin leverages coronavirus chaos to make a direct play to Trump

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to have had more sustained contact with each other in the past two weeks than at any time since 2016, as the Kremlin tries to use the coronavirus pandemic and close personal ties between the two leaders to normalize long-strained relations with Washington.

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Georgia's defiant Orthodox church will host Easter worshipers despite lockdown

At first glance, the republic of Georgia has been a success story in the fight against the novel coronavirus: the outbreak in the small Caucasus nation has remained limited, with just 370 official cases as of Friday morning.

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USDA to try 'out of the box' solution to get food from farmers to food banks

USDA will spend $19 billion on a relief program for farmers struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, including a new approach to get food to food banks.

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Sheriff: Off-duty officer shot 14-year-old outside home

Authorities said an off-duty Louisiana police officer shot and wounded a 14-year-old boy after he found several people in his front yard

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Housing project where Freddie Gray lived being torn down

The Baltimore public housing project that was home to Freddie Gray before he died in police custody is being torn down

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If you have debt, your coronavirus stimulus check could be taken to pay it off

Millions could see their stimulus checks taken by creditors in the coming weeks.

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Sheriff: Off-duty officer shot 14-year-old outside home

Authorities said an off-duty Louisiana police officer shot and wounded a 14-year-old boy after he found several people in his front yard

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Housing project where Freddie Gray lived being torn down

The Baltimore public housing project that was home to Freddie Gray before he died in police custody is being torn down

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Meet the illustrators who gave the coronavirus this look

• Experts: US sorely lacking teams ready to hunt down new Covid-19 cases

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Texas judge rules all registered voters can vote by mail if they fear catching coronavirus

A Texas judge on Friday ruled that all registered voters in the state should be allowed to request and use mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Matterhorn in Swiss Alps lit up with American flag, messages of hope during coronavirus crisis

Switzerland's famed Matterhorn mountain was illuminated with an American flag for a few hours as a symbol of solidarity during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Amid coronavirus, tribes say they aren't getting help they need from federal government

The health care crisis on reservations around the country is mounting with Navajo Nation, a vast 27,000 square miles spanning three states, facing more than 1,000 cases of coronavirus and more than 40 deaths.

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Taylor Swift just canceled all her shows in 2020

Taylor Swift is done for the year, thanks to coronavirus.

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A man goes to withdraw his $1,700 stimulus money and gets a receipt for $8.2 million

When Charles Calvin went to the ATM last Saturday, he was just going to take out some money for his rent.

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Jeff Bezos buys a $16 million apartment in New York

Jeff Bezos appears to be adding on to a dream house in Manhattan.

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Texas tries to be the first US state to reopen

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Next steps in carrier saga could include reinstatement of fired captain

The Navy's top admiral is considering the next steps in the saga of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, including possible reinstatement of the fired ship's captain.

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ISS crew lands in Kazakhstan after more than 200 days

Officials took stringent measures to protect the crew amid the pandemic.

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Bleak figures from China and US show economic hit from virus

China on Friday reported GDP shrank 6.8% from a year ago.

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Poorer countries face big risks in easing virus restrictions

Poorer nations cannot afford the luxury of any missteps.

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ISS crew lands in Kazakhstan after more than 200 days

Officials took stringent measures to protect the crew amid the pandemic.

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Bleak figures from China and US show economic hit from virus

China on Friday reported GDP shrank 6.8% from a year ago.

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Poorer countries face big risks in easing virus restrictions

Poorer nations cannot afford the luxury of any missteps.

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Coronavirus updates: Nearly 5,000 new US deaths reported, total now above 33,000

The U.S. coronavirus death toll continues to rise.

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On North Korea's most important holiday, Kim Jong Un was nowhere to be seen

April 15 is North Korea's most important holiday, the Day of the Sun.

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RIP handshakes. But the world has plenty of touchless alternatives

Dr. Anthony Fauci has declared the handshake dead. All that close physical contact is just not what you want when there's a respiratory-borne pandemic going around.

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Colin Kaepernick is donating $100,000 to coronavirus relief efforts to aid communities of color

Colin Kaepernick announced Thursday he was contributing $100,000 to a coronavirus relief fund, which will go toward aiding black and brown communities affected by the pandemic.

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Michael Cohen to be released from prison early over COVID-19

Due to coronavirus concerns, Michael Cohen will be released from prison early.

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As coronavirus spread through Asia, the West had a head start to prepare. Why wasn't it used?

At the beginning of the year, parts of east Asia were a somewhat scary place to be.

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On this pricey and private island near Miami Beach, everyone gets a coronavirus test

Fisher Island is about seven minutes by boat from Miami Beach. But the posh enclave is a world away from the rest of South Florida when it comes to coronavirus testing.

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Funerals go virtual in the pandemic. Here's how to plan one with meaning and honor the dead

On a recent Sunday, Alicia de Artola sat watching a funeral for her maternal grandmother, Martha Palacios, who had just died at the age of 96.

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Marie Kondo: Achieving calm through the art of organization

If you ever wanted to get your life together -- or give the appearance of doing so -- look no further than Marie Kondo. Through her best-selling books and popular Netflix series, the Japanese tidying expert has spotlighted human nature's tendency to hoard, and offers strategies to tackle intimidating piles of clothes, paperwork and that drawer where everything miscellaneous goes.

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Report: Covid-19 patients recovering quickly after getting experimental drug remdesivir

Covid-19 patients who are getting an experimental drug called remdesivir have been recovering quickly, with most going home in days, STAT News reported Thursday after it obtained a video of a conversation about the trial.

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Singer R. Kelly's New York trial postponed to September

Singer R. Kelly's New York sex-trafficking trial has been postponed until September, according to the prosecutor's office.

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Roger Stone denied new trial; gag order lifted

Roger Stone does not deserve a retrial, a federal judge ruled on Thursday, after the longtime friend of President Donald Trump had attempted to claim jury misconduct.

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My three-week, life-changing trip to China, which spurred a year of travel

I cried big tears of joy at the airport in Beijing when my sister Stephanie picked me up a few days before Christmas 2008.

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Forget 'social distancing.' The WHO prefers we call it 'physical distancing' because social connections are more important than ever

That thing we've all been doing by staying home, avoiding large gatherings and maintaining at least six feet of distance from others?

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Cancer patients like me face a dystopian nightmare amid the virus

Having cancer is harrowing -- having it in midst of a pandemic is even worse.

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'If I had your face': A peek into South Korea's secretive underground world

Dubbed one of the most anticipated novels of 2020, appearing on multiple 'must-read' lists, Frances Cha's debut book "If I had your face" offers a gripping immersion into the lesser known sides of South Korean culture.

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Astronomers saw a star dancing around a black hole. And it proves Einstein's theory was right

For the first time, astronomers have observed a star orbiting the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. And the star is dancing to the predicted tune of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.

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Governor fires back at Trump: Testing is a quagmire

President Donald Trump says he wants the states to handle coronavirus testing, but New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) says that the states can't handle it because they don't have the capabilities nor the supplies.

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As governments fumbled their coronavirus response, these four got it right. Here's how.

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Trump's big show of opening the economy will hide the real story

President Donald Trump's make America open again campaign will deliver exactly what he wants Thursday -- a victory lap over the coronavirus pandemic that leaves the life and death decisions to others.

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This small Louisiana parish has the highest death rate per capita for coronavirus in the country

St. John the Baptist Parish is a swampy, rural swath of Louisiana that straddles the Mississippi River. It's an unassuming place with one Walmart, a population of about 43,000, and local eateries like BRS Seafood, which had a line out the door on Easter weekend for crawfish. People stood six feet apart.

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US National Institute of Health coronavirus expert discusses vaccine timeline

Kizzmekia Corbett, the National Institute of Health's lead scientist for coronavirus vaccine research tells CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta that a vaccine for coronavirus could possibly be available to the general public by next spring.

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Senator Bernie Sanders joins Cardi B for a live chat

The former presidential candidate joined rapper Cardi B's Instagram live video to talk about a number of topics, including the coronavirus and his endorsement of Joe Biden.

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South Korea sees the largest turnout in almost 30 years in election held during coronavirus outbreak

South Korea's ruling party is expected to have won by a landslide in a parliamentary election that attracted the highest voter turn out in 28 years, despite being held during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Poland debates abortion bill amid coronavirus lockdown

The Polish parliament debated a controversial bill on Wednesday aimed at heavily limiting access to abortion.

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Former North Korean diplomat elected lawmaker in South Korea

Thae Yong Ho made history becoming the first North Korean defector elected lawmaker in South Korea.

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Former North Korean diplomat elected lawmaker in South Korea

Thae Yong Ho made history becoming the first North Korean defector elected lawmaker in South Korea.

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Number of cases worldwide tops 2 million

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Under India's caste system Dalits are considered untouchable. The coronavirus is intensifying that slur

Polamma carefully descends the 250 steps from the hilltop slum where she lives in southern India to walk one kilometer to the nearest grocery store.

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Video shows armed Iranian boats 'harassing' US warships

The US Navy released video that shows Iranian naval vessels repeatedly conducting "dangerous and harassing approaches" towards US Navy warships in the North Arabian Sea, according to US Central Command.

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Waiting for stimulus checks is 'life and death' for some

Some newly unemployed Americans are rationing out their important medicine while they wait to receive their stimulus checks.

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Student calls for Obama to deliver virtual address to America's Class of 2020

A high school senior is hoping for a unique commencement address for the Class of 2020 in the age of coronavirus -- one delivered virtually by former President Barack Obama.

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Stop trying to make normal happen

It's April 15. In any other reality, today would have been Tax Day. Instead, millions of Americans are waiting on stimulus checks from the IRS that may or may not be held up because the Treasury Department wants President Donald Trump's name on it. More on that in a sec.

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Jon Bon Jovi drops in on kindergarten Zoom class

Musician Jon Bon Jovi dropped in on teacher Michael Bonick's kindergarten class in Florida to teach the students about songwriting.

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Scientists spotted what might be the biggest hole ever recorded in the Arctic's ozone layer

The Arctic's ozone layer developed a tear, which grew into a hole, and then a bigger hole. Now, it may be biggest hole the North Pole's ozone layer has ever incurred.

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Bears live it up after national park closes

Park rangers said their bears are finding a new sense of freedom after Yosemite National Park closed to visitors because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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She was in a coma when she gave birth. Watch her meet her baby for the first time.

A woman who suffered from severe Covid-19 complications and gave birth while in a medically induced coma met her baby boy for the first time as she left the hospital, surrounded by cheering hospital workers. CNN's Jake Tapper has more.

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Trump's disastrous response to Covid-19 demands investigation

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the United States would halt payments to the World Health Organization (WHO). He charged the organization with "severely mismanaging and covering up" the Covid-19 pandemic and claiming that "so much death has been caused by their mistakes."

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My coronavirus recovery mistake was watching 'Tiger King'

My Covid-19 survival story is probably similar to those of a lot of other people who didn't experience the worst of the disease. It was early April when my test -- which I only took after my daughter Kate, a second-year medical school student, diagnosed me in March -- came back positive. At the time, I had body aches and fatigue, the latter of which was particularly acute in the evening and at night.

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Trump is halting WHO funding. What does this actually mean?

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GOP congressman says letting more Americans die of coronavirus is lesser of two evils compared to economy tanking

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99-year-old veteran raises millions walking in his garden

A British war veteran has raised more than $2 million for the country's National Health Service, as he aims to complete 100 laps of his garden.

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Trump discusses Tom Brady with coronavirus survivor

During a meeting with Americans who had recovered from coronavirus, President Donald Trump discussed quarterback Tom Brady's recent move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with former NFL player Mark Campbell.

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In nod to governors, Trump walks back total authority claim

Trump admitted that state governors have authority to decide when to reopen.

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No evidence yet for effective COVID-19 treatments, review shows

"We are hopeful that we will get some positive answers" on recent studies, a doctor told ABC News.

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Would you give up health or location data to return to work?

Citizens face being monitored as countries move to ease lockdowns.

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In nod to governors, Trump walks back total authority claim

Trump admitted that state governors have authority to decide when to reopen.

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No evidence yet for effective COVID-19 treatments, review shows

"We are hopeful that we will get some positive answers" on recent studies, a doctor told ABC News.

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Would you give up health or location data to return to work?

Citizens face being monitored as countries move to ease lockdowns.

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South Koreans head to polls despite coronavirus outbreak

Voters in masks and gloves, disinfected polling booths, and spaces between people as they queue up to vote. It's election day in South Korea during the coronavirus pandemic.

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President Trump describes the 'scariest day' of his life

President Trump says his "scariest day" happened last month when he was told the US had a shortage of ventilators.

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Why medical workers are wearing their photos

CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on medical personnel adding photographs of themselves over their protective gear in an effort to connect with patients.

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Can Cuomo leave isolation? He shares an update on his symptoms

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the guidelines for when people may end their isolation after they have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Tapper: Trump doesn't want you to remember what he said

CNN's Jake Tapper looks back at President Donald Trump's comments from February on what his administration was doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the US.

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Prominent scientists have bad news for the White House about coronavirus antibody tests

In a phone call last week, some of the nation's top scientists briefed White House officials about antibody testing, according to two doctors who were on the call.

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Strip clubs and lobbyists sue for stimulus dollars

Strip clubs and lobbyists are suing the federal government to try to get access to coronavirus stimulus dollars.

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CDC, FEMA have drafted a national plan to reopen US, report says

There is a draft of a back-to-work strategy for the nation, created by a team led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to The Washington Post.

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Iraqi President working to reinstate Reuters after suspension

Iraqi President Barham Salih is working with his legal team to "revoke" the suspension of Reuters' operating license and reinstate the news agency in Iraq, he told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday.

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What the Surgeon General gets wrong about African Americans and Covid-19

"When America catches a cold, black folks catch pneumonia."

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The secret weapon hidden in Obama's endorsement of Biden

Sometimes in politics the least surprising development can be the most important.

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The second pandemic that awaits Covid-19 first responders

As the daily death toll decreased for the first time in New York on April 5, many of us are bracing for the storm to end and hopeful for our lives to resume outside of our homes. The relief is not only that the threat may be peaking, or that we can stop disinfecting our groceries, but that our loved ones working on the front lines of this disaster will be out of harm's way. I'm the daughter of a 9/11 first responder; I know as fear winds down, another battle is just beginning.

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Florida man used COVID-19 quarantine rules to cover up his wife's murder, police say

A Florida man is under arrest for allegedly killing his wife and attempting to cover it up by telling family and friends that she was in quarantine due to COVID-19.

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51 additional people released from Rikers Island due to underlying health concern

The Legal Aid Society won the release of 51 individuals detained at Rikers Island on non-criminal, technical parole violations due to their age or underlying medical conditions, according to an order and a press release provided by Legal Aid.

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Head lice drug emerges as potential coronavirus treatment, studies show

The scientific community is exploring new ways to leverage existing treatments in the fight against coronavirus. The latest surprising lead? Ivermectin, a head lice drug.

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Moscow rolls out digital tracking to enforce lockdown. Critics dub it a 'cyber Gulag'

Moscow has introduced a digital tracking system to enforce a coronavirus lockdown -- but critics say the technology represents an unprecedented threat to privacy.

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A rare intervention by the US helped seal crucial OPEC deal

The unusual U.S. action reflects the desperate conditions in the oil industry.

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Far-right US politicians label lockdowns anti-constitutional

Far-right politicians argue authorities are using the virus to limit freedoms.

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Virus becomes latest battle between Iran, US amid tensions

Iran and the U.S. remain locked in retaliatory pressure campaigns.

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Coronavirus updates: US Navy battles growing outbreak on hospital ship

A global pandemic of the novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of nearly 120,000 people around the world.

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A rare intervention by the US helped seal crucial OPEC deal

The unusual U.S. action reflects the desperate conditions in the oil industry.

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Far-right US politicians label lockdowns anti-constitutional

Far-right politicians argue authorities are using the virus to limit freedoms.

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Virus becomes latest battle between Iran, US amid tensions

Iran and the U.S. remain locked in retaliatory pressure campaigns.

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Photos show bodies piled up and stored in vacant rooms at Detroit hospital

Photos shared among emergency room staff at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit show bodies being stored in vacant hospital rooms and piled on top of each other inside refrigerated holding units brought into the hospital's parking lot.

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India's Modi extends nationwide coronavirus lockdown until May 3

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the country's nationwide lockdown until May 3 in a bid to contain the continued spread of the coronvirus, but said that some states which have avoided outbreaks may be allowed to resume "important activities."

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Reporter grills Trump: What did you do for entire month?

CBS reporter Paula Reid questions President Trump about what his administration did the entire month of February as the coronavirus pandemic was spreading.

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What are antibody tests and what do they mean for the coronavirus pandemic?

As the world watches and wonders when coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures might end, some hope antibody tests might help provide a solution.

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China is giving cash to car buyers to revive sales crushed by the pandemic

In a normal year, China would have sold more than 6 million new cars by now. This year, the number is closer to 3.7 million, and now the government is handing out cash to help the world's biggest auto market get back on its feet after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sweden isn't enforcing a lockdown. See how it's going

Scientists in Sweden are pushing for increased restrictions to slow the coronavirus spread as restaurants, bars and public spaces largely remain open.

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It's time to talk more seriously about the food supply

The meat supply is at risk. Farm workers are in fear. It's hard to get groceries.

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Trump falsely claims he has 'total' authority

President Trump tweeted that he has the power to reopen states amid the coronavirus pandemic, even though this responsibility is delegated to state governments. When asked about this claim, President Trump falsely claimed that the president has "total power."

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Chris Cuomo: I can't shake off my fever

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about his most recent coronavirus symptoms and how he's been recovering from the illness.

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Cabin fever and spring fever collide for Italians

A month-long, nationwide lockdown of Italy has been extended into May. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports many in the European nation are fighting the urge to reemerge.

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S. Korea says N. Korea has fired suspected cruise missiles

South Korea says North Korean fighter jets have fired missiles off the North’s east coast

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S. Korea says N. Korea has fired suspected cruise missiles

South Korea says North Korean fighter jets have fired missiles off the North’s east coast

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Nicaragua's president hasn't been seen in a month

Over the past month, world leaders have been to the forefront, rallying their nations to battle the spread of coronavirus. But there's been one notable exception -- President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua, who has not been seen in public for over 40 days.

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Countries facing pressure to loosen virus restrictions

South Korean officials are warning that hard-earned progress fighting the coronavirus pandemic could be upset by new infections at leisure spots

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Virus-era decisions: Way too many, and each with high stakes

The notion of decision fatigue has been around for a long time — long before the virus came

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Beijing faces a diplomatic crisis after reports of mistreatment of Africans in China causes outrage

Beijing is facing a diplomatic crisis in Africa after reports of alleged coronavirus-related discrimination against African nationals in China sparked widespread anger across the continent.

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Aircraft carrier's deployment proves China's navy is controlling coronavirus, report says

A Chinese naval flotilla headed into the Pacific over the weekend, evidence that the People's Liberation Army Navy has done a much better job controlling coronavirus than the US Navy, according to a story posted on the PLA's English-language website.

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Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May

The United States’ top infectious disease expert says new cases of the coronavirus are sure to follow when restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the virus are eased

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Former Senate staffer accuses Joe Biden of sexual assault

A former aide to Joe Biden is accusing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee of sexually assaulting her during the early 1990s when he was a senator

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Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May

The United States’ top infectious disease expert says new cases of the coronavirus are sure to follow when restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the virus are eased

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Former Senate staffer accuses Joe Biden of sexual assault

A former aide to Joe Biden is accusing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee of sexually assaulting her during the early 1990s when he was a senator

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Virus may dash Trump's plan for a 'big bang' economic opening

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Saving the largest archive of Chinese American history from fire

In January, a fire tore through an historic building in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown, threatening to engulf decades of artifacts documenting Chinese life in the US.

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Graduates can temporarily practice law in New Jersey without bar

Law school graduates will be able to practice law temporarily in New Jersey without taking the bar exam after the state test was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the state Supreme Court ruled.

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6 dead, half a million without power as storms batter South

Six people died and hundreds of thousands were left without power as violent storms swept through the South on Sunday.

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What Trump can — and can't — do to reopen the US

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Why the US has the world's highest number of Covid-19 deaths

The US now has the world's highest number of deaths from Covid-19, with at least 21,692 losing their lives to the virus as of Sunday afternoon. Americans will continue to die in large numbers until our country mounts a coherent response to the epidemic. President Donald Trump has failed. The US still lacks even a basic plan for controlling the epidemic and restarting the economy.

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A US prison complex has 60 inmates and 23 staff with coronavirus

A North Carolina prison complex where an inmate died from Covid-19 Saturday has the highest number of coronavirus cases of any federal correctional complex in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

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Good luck topping this one. Biles takes handstand challenge to next level

If anyone's going to crush a handstand challenge, it's going to be Simone Biles.

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There won't be new emojis in 2021 due to coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a hit at emojis.

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Inmates will make face masks for their correctional officers

Florida inmates will produce cloth face masks to protect the correctional officers overseeing them as the number of inmates with Covid-19 continues to rise.

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Coronavirus cases top 1.8 million globally

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Virginia gov seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to virus

Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state’s minimum wage that would delay its implementation several months

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Virginia gov seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to virus

Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state’s minimum wage that would delay its implementation several months

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Japan's Shinzo Abe promotes anti-flu drug to treat virus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is promoting the anti-flu drug Avigan to treat patients diagnosed with Covid-19. CNN's Will Ripley reports from Tokyo.

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Family makes mini Starbucks and Target at home

A cooped-up California family built a miniature version of Starbucks and Target in their home.

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Afghan Taliban confirms release of 1st government prisoners

The Taliban has announced it will be releasing 20 Afghan government prisoners the group has been holding, in the first phase of its commitment under its historic peace deal with the United States

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Man faces 20 years for attempted $750 million COVID-19 PPE scam

If convicted of wire fraud, he faces up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines.

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Afghan Taliban confirms release of 1st government prisoners

The Taliban has announced it will be releasing 20 Afghan government prisoners the group has been holding, in the first phase of its commitment under its historic peace deal with the United States

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Tornado outbreak expected today in South, powerful winds coming to Northeast

A major storm is taking shape over the central U.S. and will bring a tornado and severe weather to parts of the south.

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Tornado outbreak expected today in South, powerful winds coming to Northeast

A major storm is taking shape over the central U.S. and will bring a tornado and severe weather to parts of the south.

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'SNL' returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks

For the first time in its lengthy history, ‘Saturday Night Live’ held an all-quarantine version, with stars delivering taped material primarily from their homes

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Infected Antarctic cruise passengers return to Australia

More than 100 Australian and New Zealand passengers of the Antarctic cruise ship the Greg Mortimer, most of whom infected by the coronavirus, have arrived in Melbourne on a flight from Uruguay

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Coronavirus live updates: Kansas Supreme Court strikes in-person Easter services

Many countries around the world and cities in the U.S. are pointing toward positive signs that social distancing might be finally flattening the curve.

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'SNL' returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks

For the first time in its lengthy history, ‘Saturday Night Live’ held an all-quarantine version, with stars delivering taped material primarily from their homes

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Infected Antarctic cruise passengers return to Australia

More than 100 Australian and New Zealand passengers of the Antarctic cruise ship the Greg Mortimer, most of whom infected by the coronavirus, have arrived in Melbourne on a flight from Uruguay

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Why New York has been hit so hard by coronavirus

New York state reached a tragic milestone this week: It now has more Covid-19 patients than any country in the world, aside from the United States.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger's son recreated dad's famous pose

No one can flex like Arnold Schwarzenegger -- except maybe his son.

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Handwritten 'Beatles' lyrics sold for $910,000

A handwritten copy of "Hey Jude," penned by Paul McCartney himself, just sold for almost six times its estimated value -- cashing in at $910,000.

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Democratic Party's progressive wing leverages political power to push Biden leftward

"You are more than welcome. You’re needed," Biden wrote to Sanders supporters.

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'I woke up and couldn't taste or smell:' A possible early sign of coronavirus

"I woke up and couldn't taste or smell anything. It was the most acute thing I've ever experienced," says Londoner Holly Bourne.

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People around the world are dressing up to take their trash out as a way to enliven their self-isolation

In Australia, previously mundane chores are being turned into a fun public outing in the midst of self-isolation.

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'SNL' kicks off with Tom Hanks as host and sketches from home amid the coronavirus

"Live from Zoom, it's sometime between March and August."

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Joe Biden wins Alaska Democratic primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden has won Alaska's Democratic primary, the state party announced on Saturday.

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Texas clinics ask Supreme Court to allow certain abortions

They want certain abortions to continue during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Judge overrules mayor, allows drive-in church service on Easter despite COVID-19

Despite a mass gathering ban, six churches are scheduled to have in-person service this Easter weekend.

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Texas clinics ask Supreme Court to allow certain abortions

They want certain abortions to continue during the coronavirus pandemic.

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US has the most coronavirus-related deaths in the world

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As Wuhan emerges from coronavirus lockdown, residents are finally lining up to bury their dead

Minutes after Wuhan reopened its borders at midnight Wednesday, after a 76-day lockdown, Zhang Hai got in his car and left the city where he lost his father to the novel coronavirus.

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Questions remain over whether COVID-19 recovery will guarantee immunity

Understanding whether people build immunity could help reopen economies around the world.

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Calling Trump: When connections help steer virus supplies

The Trump administration says it relies on a data-driven triage system to steer critical medical supplies to communities in need during the coronavirus pandemic

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Europe grapples with Easter sun, next steps; US deaths rise

European countries are seeking to keep people from traveling in sunny Easter weather and grappling with how and when to start loosening weeks-long shutdowns of much of public life

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New export restrictions to block medical masks, gloves from leaving U.S.

The U.S. will begin holding shipments of protective medical supplies from leaving the country starting Friday amid gear shortages.

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'Sharks fighting against minnows': Big and small businesses vie for federal funds

Small businesses are often fighting with major ones for desperately needed loan money.

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New York area walloped as global virus deaths pass 100,000

The global death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed 100,000, with more than half the U.S. deaths clustered in the three-state metro area around New York City

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New evidence shows Lori Loughlin's daughter on rowing machine

New evidence shows Lori Loughlin's daughter posing on a rowing machine

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Questions remain over whether COVID-19 recovery will guarantee immunity

Understanding whether people build immunity could help reopen economies around the world.

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Calling Trump: When connections help steer virus supplies

The Trump administration says it relies on a data-driven triage system to steer critical medical supplies to communities in need during the coronavirus pandemic

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Europe grapples with Easter sun, next steps; US deaths rise

European countries are seeking to keep people from traveling in sunny Easter weather and grappling with how and when to start loosening weeks-long shutdowns of much of public life

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New export restrictions to block medical masks, gloves from leaving U.S.

The U.S. will begin holding shipments of protective medical supplies from leaving the country starting Friday amid gear shortages.

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'Sharks fighting against minnows': Big and small businesses vie for federal funds

Small businesses are often fighting with major ones for desperately needed loan money.

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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus after being admitted to hospital earlier this week for treatment for a separate infection.

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Coronavirus updates: Michael Avenatti granted release from prison due to COVID-19

The coronavirus death toll in the U.S. continues to decline, but officials are hopeful the curve might be flattening in some areas.

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African Americans in Chicago face double scourge: Coronavirus and gun violence

The Illinois stay-at-home order has virtually shut down the city of Chicago, but according to the Chicago Police Department, gun violence is still on the rise.

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