India Sets Record For Its Daily Coronavirus Count
Despite one the world's earliest and most restrictive lockdowns, India's numbers continue to soar, exceeded only by the United States and Brazil.
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Baseball-Starved Fans Turn Out To Watch Middle-Aged Men Play
With Major League Baseball games to be played in empty stadiums, and the minor league season cancelled, fans are showing up at amateur leagues.
This City's Coronavirus Safety Measures Could Become Best Practices
The fishing port of New Bedford, Mass., is protecting essential workers during the pandemic with a set of enforceable guidelines that experts say could be a model for other cities.
Los Angeles Launches $103 Million Program To Offer Relief To Renters
LA City Council President Nury Martinez says the city's new program will provide subsidies of up to $2,000 to some 50,000 families. More than 100,000 people applied the first day.
Walmart Will Require Shoppers To Wear Masks; Other Retailers Urged To Follow
Walmart and Sam's Club, as well as Kroger, join a growing list of retailers making masks mandatory in stores. The National Retail Federation is urging all stores to adopt the same policy.
Homeward Bound: Pets' Incredible COVID-19 Journeys To Reunite With Owners
Travelers were stuck without a way to get back to their pets amid coronavirus travel restrictions. Now expats in China are chartering a flight to bring dogs and cats over to their owners.
White House Strips CDC Of Data Collection Role For COVID-19 Hospitalizations
The Trump administration is directing hospitals to use a new platform to report COVID-19 data instead of an existing system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Guilford County Schools Leaders Consider Postponing In-Person Classes
Guilford County Schools officials may delay reentry into buildings, despite Governor Cooper's recommendation.
Oil Industry, Accustomed To Booms And Busts, Is Rocked By Pandemic
When the price of oil crashes, oil companies often merge and big oil gets even bigger. So this crisis could be an opportunity for companies, but it comes with a tremendous amount of uncertainty.
It's Nice To Be Rich: Wall Street Is Raking In Profits In The Stock Market
The economy is tanking, with massive layoffs and bankruptcies. But the richest sliver of the country continues to do quite well. The latest evidence: Goldman Sachs said it's raking in money on trades.