Harvard professor withdraws New York Times defamation lawsuit over Jeffrey Epstein story
A prominent Harvard Law School professor on Monday withdrew a lawsuit accusing The New York Times of “clickbait defamation” concerning his views toward the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, after the newspaper made changes to the online article that prom…
California insurance commissioner orders relief for customers
California’s Insurance Commissioner on Monday ordered insurers to return premiums to consumers and businesses, adding to pressure on insurers to do more to mitigate the financial strain on customers caused by the novel coronavirus crisis.
New York governor says ‘worst is over’ as growth in coronavirus deaths declines
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday said “the worst is over” for the state hit hardest by the novel coronavirus, as hospitalizations appeared to be reaching a plateau and deaths increased by 671, the lowest daily total in a week.
‘Worst is over,’ New York’s Cuomo says as U.S. grapples with reopening
The coronavirus outbreak could reach its peak in the United States this week, a top U.S. health official said on Monday as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared “the worst is over” for his state, the U.S. epicenter of the virus.
250-year-old U.S. Easter tradition’s horns silenced by coronavirus pandemic
(This April 9 story corrects title of the Rev. Chaz Snider to chair of the Salem Congregation Board of Elders; corrects to show that the service is sponsored by 12 Moravian congregations)
U.S. CDC reports 554,849 coronavirus cases, 21,942 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 554,849 cases of the new coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 21,942.
Factbox: Spread of coronavirus closes North American meat plants
Major meat companies in the United States and Canada have closed plants temporarily due to cases of the new coronavirus among employees and concerns about its spread.
Trump: It’s my decision when to reopen U.S. economy
President Donald Trump said on Monday it was his decision when to reopen the U.S. economy, not that of state governors, but legal experts disagree and governors are going their own way.
U.S. coronavirus outbreak may peak this week, as more hopeful signs emerge
The coronavirus outbreak could reach its peak in the United States this week, a top U.S. health official said on Monday as more signs of stabilization emerged, but political leaders said a reopening of the economy may hinge on more widespread testing.
U.S. sailor from coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier dies after contracting virus
A U.S. Navy sailor died on Monday after contracting the coronavirus aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, whose captain was fired after warning his crew would die unnecessarily unless strong action was taken.
