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'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 ...

The Latest: North Korea says only 500 still quarantined

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

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 ...

'Surreal': NY funeral homes struggle as virus deaths surge

Pat Marmo walked among 20 or so deceased in the basement of his Brooklyn funeral home, his protective mask pulled down so his ...

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 ...

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 ...

Premier League stars face backlash over pay during pandemic

The request to Premier League players from British health secretary Matt Hancock was direct: “Take a pay cut.” The swift ...

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 ...

Wall Street rises for first time in three days as oil spurts

Wall Street rallied Thursday for its first gain in three days after a sudden surge in oil prices revived beaten-down energy ...

World Bank OKs first $1.9B for poor countries battling virus

The World Bank on Thursday approved its first funds to help some of the globe's poorer countries combat the coronavirus ...

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 ...

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 ...

Atlético cuts player salaries by 70% during virus crisis

Atlético Madrid says it has reached an agreement with its players and coaching staff to reduce their salaries by 70% while ...

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 ...

Olympic delay adds workload, costs and cash flow uncertainty

Postponing the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 will make the event more costly for all parties, the International Olympic Committee ...

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 ...

Nissan recalls over 250K vehicles to replace Takata air bags

Nissan is recalling more than a quarter-million SUVs, trucks and vans worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air ...

With business vaporizing, Europe focuses on avoiding layoffs

As the new coronavirus spreads across Europe, ravaging economies and killing thousands, governments and the European Union ...