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Gen. Jim McConville, the Army chief of staff, visiting Fort Irwin in California's Mojave Desert. The Army is working to get back to large-scale training after a three-month hiatus due to concerns about the coronavirus.

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As America Socially Distances, The Army 'Tactically Disperses'

5:00am May 29, 2020

by Tom Bowman

The Army plans to resume large-scale combat training in the Mojave Desert in a few weeks, after a three-month hiatus. A recent simulation showed just how that will work with the coronavirus spread.

A volunteer artist sets up a memorial May 20 in Brooklyn. Artists and volunteer organizers across New York City put up memorials throughout the five boroughs to honor those who died of COVID-19.

'We All Feel At Risk': 100,000 People Dead From COVID-19 In The U.S.

7:45pm May 27, 2020

by David Welna

The lethal march of COVID-19 passes 100,000 deaths in the U.S. despite some predictions it would not. The grim milestone presents a moment to consider who has died and how many others might follow.

Health & Safety

From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities

3:54pm May 23, 2020

The weather's warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what's safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.

Fish Tales Bar & Grill, a restaurant in Ocean City, Md., tries out "bumper tables." Designed by an event production company, they're meant to allow diners to practice social distancing.

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Maryland Restaurant Floats Social Distancing Dining Plan: Inner Tube Tables

5:41pm May 22, 2020

by Taylor Haney

Fish Tales Bar & Grill in Ocean City commissions tables for one that keep patrons 6 feet apart — that is when the restaurant can reopen. "It's like a big baby walker," owner Shawn Harman says.

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As late as March 17, people eat at a restaurant along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla., several days after President Trump declared a national emergency.

U.S. Could Have Saved 36,000 Lives If Social Distancing Started 1 Week Earlier: Study

1:31pm May 21, 2020

by Bill Chappell

The analysis from Columbia University focused on the period from March 15 to May 3, when states and counties implemented "measures enforcing social distancing and restricting individual contact."

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For college students who identify as LGBTQ, returning home can mean leaving behind the feeling of safety and support of their college campus.

Health & Safety

Home But Not Safe, Some LGBTQ Young People Face Rejection From Families in Lockdown

9:57am May 17, 2020

by Patti Neighmond

For many young people, going to college allows them to finally express their sexual orientation or gender identity. Now with schools closed, many are suffering with families that don't accept them.

Jerry Morales owns Gerardo's Casita, in Midland, Texas. The former mayor of Midland and past president of the Texas Restaurant Association has done anything and everything to keep his businesses alive over the past two months.

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Texas Café Owner Markets Corona Killa, Corona-ritas To Survive Shutdown

7:00am May 17, 2020

by John Burnett

Restaurants in Texas are reopening slowly, but nothing is quite the same after the coronavirus shutdowns. Owners have to be creative to survive and ensure the safety of customers and staff.

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Pier Fries in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, was open and serving recently, but a few restaurants have announced they will close permanently.

Maine's Seasonal Businesses Feeling Economic Effects Of The Coronavirus

7:01am May 16, 2020

by Fred Bever

Maine's economy relies heavily on summer tourism. With Memorial Day around the corner, many business owners are figuring out when and whether they'll be allowed to reopen.

Sam Sterling skis over a crusty layer of snow in the mountains off the Denali Highway in Interior Alaska this month.

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While The Tourists Are Away, Alaskans Will Play

5:01am May 15, 2020

by Nathaniel Herz

Normally Alaskans endure a crush of summer tourists and restricted access to some sites. But in this season of staycations they'll have the run of the place, and are being courted with special deals.

A couple dressed in protective gear walks through Chicago's O'Hare International Airport last week as the normal frantic bustle in the terminal was replaced by an unsettling calm.

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The People Flying During The Pandemic And How Airlines Are Trying To Protect Them

12:15pm May 10, 2020

by David Schaper

Planes are carrying medical personnel, essential workers and people returning from abroad or visiting critically ill relatives. Airlines are blocking middle seats and taking other safety measures.