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Online Grocery Services Struggle to Meet Spike in Demand
After panic buying left store shelves stripped of staples like pasta, canned goods and toilet paper, many shoppers quickly found online grocery delivery slots almost impossible to come by, too.
Pandemic Politics: Wisconsin Primary Moving Forward
Wisconsin is asking hundreds of thousands of voters to ignore a stay-at-home order in the midst of a pandemic to participate in Tuesday's presidential primary election.
Financial Hits Pile Up for Colleges As Some Fight to Survive
Colleges across the nation are scrambling to close deep budget holes and some have been pushed to the brink of collapse.
In A First, U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Russian White Supremacists
The Trump administration on Monday designated a Russian white supremacist group a terrorist organization and hit its members with sanctions.
U.S. Weighs 'War Bonds'; Facebook Launches Virus Survey
The White House is considering coronavirus "war bonds" to fund the federal response to the pandemic.
Navy Leader Calls Fired Carrier Captain 'Naive' or 'Stupid'
In a broadside punctuated with profanity, the Navy's top leader accused the fired captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier of being "too naive or too stupid" to be in command.
Intelligence Official 'Disappointed' After Ouster by Trump
The ousted inspector general of the intelligence community says he is "disappointed and saddened" that President Donald Trump fired him, but he also encouraged other inspectors general to continue to speak out.
Hilton and AmEx to Donate Up to 1 Million Room Nights for Medical Professionals
Beginning next week, Hilton and American Express will make rooms available without charge to doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics and other frontline medical staff who need a place to sleep, recharge or isolate from their families through the end of May.
Governors Plead for Food Stamp Flexibility Amid Pandemic
Buying groceries online — which many Americans are doing to drastically reduce how often they leave their homes — is only open to SNAP recipients in six U.S. states.
Esper Defends Firing of Navy Ship Captain over Virus Warning
With the military under broad pressure to step up its coronavirus response, Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday defended the firing of an aircraft carrier commander who sought help for sailors.
Grocery Workers Are Key During the Virus. And They're Afraid
Every day, grocery workers are restocking toilet paper, eggs, produce and canned goods as fast as the items fly off the shelves. They aren't doctors or nurses, yet they have been praised for their dedication.
How to Cope During the Pandemic? Goop Talks Vibrators
Yesterday Gwyneth Paltrow offered tips on the best sex toys for 'solo pleasure and partner play'."
Fake News Comeuppance? Fox News Sued for COVID-19 Coverage
A little-known social action group out of Washington state has sued Fox News over their COVID-19 coverage.
State Unemployment Systems Tested by surge of Applicants
Americans are seeking unemployment benefits at unprecedented levels due to the coronavirus, but many are finding more frustration than relief.
Military Recruiting Struggles as Enlistment Stations Close
As the coronavirus pandemic worsens and the country turns increasingly to the military for help, America's armed services are struggling to get new recruits.
What You Need to Do to Get Your Government Stimulus Check
Most people don't need to do anything to get the money. But some populations who don't typically file returns — including senior citizens and low-income people — may be confused.
Millennial Money: How to Handle, and Head Off, A Tax Bill
Tax season can be a windfall or a wipeout for your budget. Which camp you fall into likely depends on whether you get a refund — or a tax bill — from the IRS.
What to Do When the Coronavirus Crisis Delays Your Wedding
Now that most Americans have been ordered to stay at home and avoid nonessential travel to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many couples have had to abruptly postpone their special day, while many others are in limbo, unsure of how to proceed.
Drop in Sales Mean Powerball Jackpots Will Get Even Smaller
Look for Powerball jackpots to get even smaller as the new coronavirus keeps more people at home, not out buying lottery tickets, officials said Thursday.
With Parks Closed, Disney Starts Furloughs in 2 Weeks
Saying they don't know when they'll be able to re-open many of their businesses with the coronavirus spreading, Walt Disney Co. officials announced they will start furloughing some workers in two weeks.