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For nursing homes, symptoms aren't enough to tell who's sick SEATTLE (AP) — An investigation at a Seattle-area nursing home concluded symptoms aren't enough to identify who is infected once the coronavirus enters a long-term care facility. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Coronavirus deals one-two financial punch to state budgets The coronavirus is pounding state governments with a financial one-two punch, costing them millions to try to contain the disease just as businesses are shutting down and tax revenue is collapsing. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

US eyes new outbreaks as infections worldwide top 590,000 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans rushed to build a makeshift hospital in its convention center Friday as troubling new outbreaks bubbled in the United States, deaths surged in Italy and Spain and the world warily trudged through the pandemic that has sickened more than a half-million people. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Not all or nothing: Anti-virus lockdowns could lift slowly WASHINGTON (AP) — For the millions of Americans living under some form of lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, not knowing when the restrictions will end is a major source of anxiety. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Water shutoffs in sharp focus amid coronavirus outbreak DETROIT (AP) — The advice is simple and universal: Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Virus test results in minutes? Scientists question accuracy MADRID (AP) — Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes The House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 1:30pm

Half-million infected worldwide The human and economic toll of the lockdowns against the coronavirus mounted Thursday as India struggled to feed the multitudes, Italy shut down most of its industry, and a record-shattering 3. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Washington set to deliver $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisanship and speed, Washington is about to deliver massive, unprecedented legislation to speed help to individuals and businesses as the coronavirus pandemic takes a devastating toll on the U. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

3.3 million seek US jobless aid WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Michigan regents fire opera singer accused of sexual assault ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan's Board of Regents on Thursday fired a music professor and noted opera singer who, along with his husband, is accused of sexually assaulting a fellow singer in Houston 10 years ago. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota seek to restart factories DETROIT (AP) — Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps Thursday to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Wisconsin's longest-serving legislator says he will retire MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin state Sen. Fred Risser, the longest-serving legislator in the nation's history, said Thursday he plans to retire. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Arkansas bans gatherings of more than 10 to curb virus OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Arkansas is banning indoor and enclosed outdoor social gatherings of more than 10 people, with few exceptions, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus that has infected at least 349 Arkansans and is blamed for three deaths, the state's top health official said Thursday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Oklahoma governor's cabinet member tests positive for virus OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A member of Gov. Kevin Stitt's cabinet is among the 84 new coronavirus cases reported Thursday in Oklahoma, bringing the state's tally of infections to at least 248. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Arkansas lawmakers meet at arena over virus concerns LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A basketball arena was transformed into Arkansas' House chamber due to coronavirus concerns as lawmakers met Thursday to address a budget shortfall the state faces because of the outbreak. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

FBI: Soldiers set up deadly robbery to fund foreign fighting The two former U.S. Army soldiers met in Ukraine, where they joined the same far-right paramilitary group. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

IndyCar goes virtual racing as it waits to get back on track IndyCar isn't sure when it can get its cars on track to officially start the season. For now, the series will follow the lead of other racing leagues and go virtual. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Senate passes virus rescue package on unanimous vote WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

New York struggles with virus, US deaths top 1,000 NEW YORK (AP) — New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hotspot a warning flare -- and perhaps a cautionary tale -- for the rest of the country as U. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

US jobless claims climb sky high NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans' illustrious restaurants. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Americans await flights from Peru A 33-year-old American woman running out of her life-saving medication to treat her auto-immune disease finally boarded a flight home Wednesday after being stuck in Peru for about 10 days. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Stocks have first back-to-back gains since sell-off began NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks scored their first back-to-back gains Wednesday since a brutal sell-off began five weeks ago, but much of an early rally faded late in the day as a last-minute dispute threatened to hold up a $2 trillion economic rescue package in Congress. by Associated Press Published Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am