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Officials Want Delay in Nation's Head Count Due to Virus
Census Bureau officials said they were postponing all field operations until June 1 and the deadline for wrapping up the nation's head count was being pushed back to Oct. 31.
Relief Money is Coming - for Some. Here's What to Know.
The exact timing of when people get their money depends on a few factors, such as income and payment delivery method. Here is what you should expect.
Virus Closes Some Meat Plants, Raising Fears of Shortages
Some massive meat processing plants have closed at least temporarily because their workers were sickened by the new coronavirus, raising concerns that there could soon be shortages of beef, pork and poultry in supermarkets.
Virus Exposes U.S. Inequality. Will It Spur Lasting Remedies?
Will the U.S. remain an outlier among wealthy countries in providing limited protections for the financially vulnerable? Or will it expand the social safety net?
Stores Try to Stay Relevant While Their Doors Are Closed
Long before there was a global coronavirus pandemic, brick-and-mortar retailers struggled to get people to walk through their doors instead of shopping online.
Virginia Gov Seeks to Delay Minimum Wage Hike Due to Virus
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state's minimum wage that would delay its implementation several months, his office announced Sunday.
Trump's Disdain for 'Obamacare' Could Hamper Virus Response
The Trump administration's unrelenting opposition to "Obamacare" could become an obstacle for millions of uninsured people and many who are losing coverage in the economic shutdown.
IMF Cancels Debt Payments for 6 Months for 25 Poor Nations
The International Monetary Fund approved $500 million on Monday to cancel six months of debt payments for 25 of the world's most impoverished countries.
Voters Reject Trump's Pick in Chaotic Wisconsin Court Race
The absentee-ballot-fueled victory by liberal Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky was a huge win for Democrats.
Trump Campaign Sues Wisconsin TV Station over Critical Ad
The ad by the Democratic super PAC Priorities USA features a series of soundbites in which Trump downplayed the threat, while a chart begins to shoot upward to show COVID-19's skyrocketing spread.
NASCAR's Larson Suspended for Racial Slur in Virtual Race
Kyle Larson's racial slur cost him his two primary NASCAR supporters. It likely will cost him his job soon.
Surprisingly Cruise Bookings Up in 2021
With the industry shut down and enduring cycles of bad news stories, you might think the cruise industry is on life support. Surprisingly, industry watchdogs see an uptick in bookings in 2021.
Fauci Says 'Rolling Reentry' of U.S. Economy Possible in May
The economy in parts of the country could have a "rolling reentry" as early as next month, provided health authorities can quickly identify and isolate people who will inevitably be infected, Dr. Fauci says.
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Commuter Cash Helping Needy
Imagine paradoxically finding yourself with more — not less — in the middle of a global crisis. Would you keep it to yourself or share it? The answer came easily to Tim Miranda.
Traffic Drop from Stay-At-Home Orders Imperils Road Funding
The longer motorists remain off the roads, the harder it will be for states to afford repairs in the months and years ahead.
City Lights Bookstore Launches Successful GoFundMe Campaign
One of the world's most famous independent booksellers, City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco, was in dire financial shape because of the coronavirus outbreak and asked for help. Help quickly arrived.
AP Fact Check: Trump's Misfires in Watchdog Attacks
In firing one inspector general, sidelining another and assailing a third, President Donald Trump in recent days has put his aversion to agents of federal accountability on stark display.
From People and Firms Desperate for Aid, One Question: When?
The administration is in a race against time, trying to provide families and businesses with enough money to survive the devastating economic plunge caused by the pandemic.
Signs Missed and Steps Slowed in Trump's Pandemic Response
By the time President Donald Trump first spoke publicly about the coronavirus, it may already have been too late.
Herald: DeSantis Lawyer Pressured Law Firm Not to File Suit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' general counsel pressured a law firm representing the Miami Herald to stop the filing of a public records lawsuit seeking information about which elderly-care facilities had coronavirus cases.