U.S. nears one million coronavirus cases as states ease restrictions
The number of confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases neared 1 million on Tuesday and the projected American death toll rose in a closely watched academic model, even as some states eased restrictions aimed at fighting the pandemic battering the economy.
Another coronavirus aid bill could spur U.S. growth: White House adviser
A fourth coronavirus response bill could help spur economic growth in the second half of 2020, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNN on Tuesday as Republicans and Democrats in Congress weigh another potential aid measure.
Most Americans to avoid sports, other live events before coronavirus vaccine: Reuters/Ipsos
Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday.
Top Senate Democrat warns of first responder layoffs, impeded recovery
The top Democrat in the U.S. Senate warned on Tuesday that state and local governments will see “massive” layoffs without more aid from Congress to combat the coronavirus outbreak, and called for hearings on the Trump administration’s coronavirus respo…
As U.S. states ease restrictions, projected coronavirus death toll rises
As Georgia lifted a ban on eating in restaurants and a handful of other U.S. states began easing other restrictions aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic, scientists warned the death toll would climb if governors reopen businesses prematurely.
Top U.S. Senate Democrat warns of massive layoffs without state aid
The top Democrat in the U.S. Senate warned on Tuesday that state and local governments will see “massive” layoffs if Congress fails to act soon to provide financial assistance to help them combat the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. coronavirus cases approach one million, one-third of global infections: Reuters tally
U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus were approaching 1 million on Tuesday, having doubled in 18 days, and made up one-third of all infections in the world, according to a Reuters tally.
Ohio to vote, largely by mail, in primary delayed by COVID-19
Ohio will hold nominating contests largely by mail on Tuesday after voting originally scheduled for March 17 was delayed and in-person voting curtailed, as the coronavirus pandemic further disrupts the U.S. election season.
Trump, U.S. House face off in court over subpoena power
U.S. appeals court judges grilled a Trump administration lawyer on Tuesday about its arguments that the House of Representatives cannot sue to enforce subpoenas demanding testimony or documents.
Food 2 Go-Go: Oregon strip club brings burlesque to coronavirus carry-out
An Oregon strip club forced into the takeout-dining business in the age of the coronavirus has returned to its burlesque roots by offering delivery and drive-through services featuring exotic dancers – a concept the owner has promoted as “Food 2 Go-Go….
