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The Latest: Washington extends stay-at-home through May 4

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

Economic fallout mounts, worldwide cases top 1 million

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

UK vows to 'massively' increase virus testing amid criticism

The British government promised Thursday to increase testing for the new coronavirus to 10 times the current level within the ...

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 ...

What virus? Belarus rejects strict measures against pandemic

When Belarus' president last made a public appearance he wore protective gear, but it wasn't for the coronavirus.

List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic

HANDBALL Olympic women's qualifying event in Podgorica, Montenegro from March 20-22 postponed to June. Olympic women's ...

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 ...

Feds seek breakup of Altria-Juul deal on antitrust grounds

U.S. business regulators are suing to break up the multibillion-dollar deal between tobacco giant Altria and e-cigarette ...

U.S. delivers 128 anti-tank Javelin missiles to Estonia

The United States says it has delivered 128 anti-tank Javelin missiles to Estonia as part of a larger contract with the ...

Dutch leader proposes EU fund for nations hit hard by virus

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has proposed a multibillion-euro (dollar) European Union fund to help countries in the ...