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The Latest: India's PM looks to boost country's morale

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, ...

'We need help': Economic, health crises grow as cases top 1M

The coronavirus outbreak has thrown 10 million Americans out of work in just two weeks in the swiftest, most stunning ...

Central Park houses hospital ward as NY races to add beds

There is a coronavirus ward in tents in Central Park. A makeshift hospital has been set up in a Manhattan convention center.

Mexican economy may contract by 4 to 8% in 2020

Mexico's Treasury predicted Thursday that the country's economy will contract by as much as 3.9% in 2020 the face of the ...

NYC residents should cover face when in public, mayor says

As coronavirus cases soared, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio asked New Yorkers on Thursday to wear a face covering when ...

You've just lost your job? Here's what you need to know

Nearly 10 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in the past two weeks — a stunning ...

The Latest: MLS extends training moratorium through April 24

The Latest on the effects of the new coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: Major League Soccer has extended its ...

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises on pricier oil

Asian stocks were mixed Friday after Wall Street gained for the first time in three days on stronger oil prices despite ...

Trump says he expects Russia, Saudis to cut oil production

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia will dramatically cut production and end an oil ...

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week ...

Outbreak: bankruptcies, layoffs, quiet skies and empty rails

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments ...

Nursing home infections, deaths surge amid lockdown measures

Nursing homes across the country have been in lockdown for weeks under federal orders to protect their frail, elderly ...

Stimulus aid for 'small business' will go to some big chains

As the federal government prepares to launch a $349 billion loan program meant to help small businesses survive the ...

VIRUS DIARY: Fantasy baseball, when real ball is the fantasy

"People ask me what I do in winter when there is no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for ...

World Games in Birmingham, Alabama postponed until 2022

The World Games is a showcase for athletes who compete in eclectic array of sports that have one thing in common: They are ...

A record 10 million sought US jobless aid in past 2 weeks

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week ...

Russia's Putin orders non-working month to curb coronavirus

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered most Russians to stay off work until the end of the month as part of a partial ...

Rugby in crisis as unions engage in 'unprecedented dialogue'

USA Rugby has filed for bankruptcy. The Australians are facing a black hole of more than $70 million. English rugby leaders ...

Residents snitch on businesses, neighbors amid shutdowns

One Tulsa, Oklahoma, bar owner said more than a dozen motorcyclists showed up unannounced, but he served them a round of ...

Video journals: Global youth describe life in virus crisis

Take out your phone. Point the video camera at yourself. And tell us: What is it like to be a young person in your corner of ...