Commander of U.S. Army Europe may have been exposed to coronavirus
The top U.S. Army commander in Europe may have been exposed to the coronavirus, while a Marine who tested positive for it had been working for a defense agency close to the Pentagon, officials said on Monday.
Trump plans to discuss payroll tax cut with Congress
President Donald Trump said on Monday the White House will discuss with Congress on Tuesday possibly cutting payroll taxes to support the economy as it deals with the coronavirus outbreak.
JPMorgan consumer banking head to attend White House meeting on coronavirus
JPMorgan Chase & Co said on Monday its head of community and consumer banking Gordon Smith will attend a meeting at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the economic impact of the fast-spreading coronavirus.
Biden is backed by former presidential rival Booker on eve of Michigan vote
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, who is seeking to deliver a heavy blow to rival Bernie Sanders on Tuesday as six states vote, received another boost on Monday when former presidential hopeful Cory Booker endorsed his campaign.
Biden, Sanders consider changing campaign plans amid coronavirus outbreak
Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders said on Monday they were consulting with public health experts about coronavirus risks in planning their next campaign moves, as election officials in upcoming primary states urged people …
Cheering California cruise passengers return to dry land; now comes coronavirus quarantine
Weary passengers aboard a cruise ship idled at sea for days by an onboard coronavirus outbreak erupted in cheers on Monday as the vessel sailed into San Francisco Bay en route to the Port of Oakland and the next, unexpected phase of their voyage – two …
Passengers sue over coronavirus-hit Grand Princess cruise ship
A Florida couple who was aboard the coronavirus-hit Grand Princess ocean liner has sued the ship’s owner for more than $1 million, claiming the company put profits over safety and did not have proper screening protocols in place.
White House looks to bolster economy as coronavirus worries batter markets
The Trump administration scrambled on Monday to assure Americans it was responding to a growing coronavirus outbreak as stock markets plunged and top health officials urged some people to avoid cruise ships, air travel and big public gatherings.
Florida urges early voting, Arizona seeks backup poll workers, as coronavirus fears spread
Florida’s government urged voters to consider voting early in its Democratic presidential nominating contest, and Arizona braced for the possibility of poll workers staying home as U.S. election officials assessed the spreading coronavirus’s toll.
Biden gets backing from former presidential rival Booker on eve of Michigan vote
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, who is seeking to deliver a knockout blow to rival Bernie Sanders on Tuesday as six states vote, received another boost on Monday when former presidential hopeful Cory Booker endorsed his campaign.