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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels approach U.S. military ships in the Persian Gulf near Kuwait on Wednesday.

Iranian Speedboats Conduct 'Dangerous And Provocative' Maneuvers Near U.S. Warships

2:05pm April 16, 2020

by Scott Neuman

U.S. officials say nearly a dozen small craft from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps harassed U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships conducting exercises in the Persian Gulf.

A sign on a vehicle during a protest outside an ICE detention center in Colorado. Immigration lawyers are calling for the release of detainees as the coronavirus spreads at ICE facilities around the country.

ICE Releases Hundreds Of Immigrants As Coronavirus Spreads in Detention Centers

1:21pm April 16, 2020

by Matt Katz

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, concerns have risen about safety in immigration detention centers, where social distancing is difficult.

"A next step in protecting our employees might be regular testing of all Amazonians, including those showing no symptoms," Amazon CEO Bezos wrote on Thursday.

Bezos Hopes To Start Amazon Workers Coronavirus Testing 'Soon'

11:39am April 16, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

The CEO says "vastly more" COVID-19 testing is needed. The company is building its own lab to start testing some workers, potentially looking to start regular checks for all employees.

San Francisco's Coit Tower was lit up blue on April 9 as part of a nationwide tribute to health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

San Francisco Ramps Up Back-To-Basics Contact Tracing To Stop COVID-19

11:38am April 16, 2020

by Eric Westervelt

Citing concerns about privacy and civil liberties, the city's not relying on a smartphone app to track cases. Instead, it's recruiting public health staff, librarians and med students to make calls.

People who lost their jobs wait in line to file for unemployment benefits at an Arkansas Workforce Center in Fayetteville, Ark., on April 6.

10 Years Of Spectacular U.S. Job Growth Nearly Wiped Out In 4 Weeks

9:56am April 16, 2020

The number of people filing for unemployment climbed by another 5.2 million, as the toll of the nation's economic dive continues to mount. In the past four weeks, 22 million have filed claims.

Some governors are taking notice of the pool of medical professionals in immigrant communities and the bigger role they could play against the coronavirus.

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How Immigrant Medical Professionals Are Helping To Fight The Coronavirus

9:55am April 16, 2020

by Marisa Peñaloza

A growing number of health care workers in the U.S. are immigrants. Some states are issuing emergency orders authorizing licensing waivers for internationally trained health care providers.

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Neighbors Want You To Dress Appropriately When Checking Your Mail

7:07am April 16, 2020

The Taneytown Police Department in Maryland shared this ominous message on social media: Please remember to put pants on before leaving the house to check your mailbox. You know who you are.

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An immigration worker in an orange jacket carries a young Guatemalan deported from the U.S., followed by another deportee, at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City on March 12.

Official Alleges The U.S. Has Deported Many COVID-19-Positive Migrants To Guatemala

11:43pm April 15, 2020

by Maria Martin

Health Minister Hugo Monroy said deportees from the United States now account for a large number of coronavirus cases in the country, although Guatemala's president has cited only four cases.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announces the state's first death from the coronavirus during a news conference in Jefferson City, Mo., last month.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson To Reopen State Through 'A Phased Approach'

8:54pm April 15, 2020

by Ari Shapiro

The Republican governor says how and when he will decide to reopen the state will depend on data in the coming weeks, including an expected surge in testing.

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A Yonkers Fire Department EMT wears full personal protective equipment during the coronavirus shutdown in Westchester County, New York. County leaders across the country say they need help paying for essential services as the shutdown continues.

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Counties Say They Need More Federal Money To Stay Solvent Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns

7:14pm April 15, 2020

by Greg Allen

Counties say declining tax revenues are hitting their budgets hard so they need federal money to keep fighting the virus and providing other essential services.