Could Widespread Coronavirus Testing Make Things Worse? Prevention Seen As Key
The virus has spread to 18 U.S. states. Worldwide, it has infected more than 95,500 and killed at least 3,285.
Coronavirus Second Strain: US Officials Order Stricter Infection Control At Hospitals, Nursing Homes
WHO said 93,090 people have tested positive for the pathogen, which has killed at least 3,200 worldwide.
US Contractor Accused Of Turning Over Classified Intelligence To Paramour With Terrorist Ties
The Rochester, Minnesota, woman worked as a linguist for the Department of Defense at an overseas base.
Interest Rates Impacted By Coronavirus? Fed To Weigh Response To Outbreak, Economic Outlook
The Federal Open Markets Committee meets March 17-18.
Biden vs. Republicans: After Trump Impeachment, Lindsey Graham To Target Top Democrat For Ukraine Role
President Trump and his supporters have tried to frame the events as an attempt by Biden to interfere in an investigation to protect his son.
Coronavirus Cancellations: COVID-19 Fears Costing Hundreds Of Millions As Events Become Casualties
Numerous events are on chopping block as governments, companies and organizations move to contain spreading contagion.
US Coronavirus Death Toll Rising As Outbreak Spreads Globally
Washington state increased its death toll from the virus to nine as the global death toll topped 3,100.
Afghanistan Peace Talks: Trump Says He Had 'Very Good' Talk With Taliban Leader
Trump spoke with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who helped negotiate the peace agreement that will open the way for the U.S. to pull its troops out of Afghanistan.
Cybercrimes On The Rise? New Reports Show How Nation-States Playing Wider Hacking Role For Political Gain
Cybercrime is expected to cost the world $6 trillion by 2021.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates To Fight Effect Of Coronavirus. Trump Says It Didn't Do Enough
President Trump criticized the Fed action, saying the interest rate cut should have been steeper.
Did Chinese Censorship Make The Coronavirus Outbreak Worse? Researchers Examine Latest Data
The researchers said China censored platforms like YY and WeChat, suppressing discussion of the outbreak and preventing doctors from warning the public.
Coronavirus Statistics: Number Of Deaths, Total Cases In The US And Worldwide
Trump asks pharmaceutical companies to speed vaccine development.
Israeli Election Update: Netanyahu Hoping To Form Government Before Corruption Trial
This is the third election in less than a year.
Should The Fed Lower Interest Rates? Trump, Bankers Pushing Jerome Powell
The Fed is scheduled to meet March 17-18 at its regular meeting on monetary policy. Rates last were lowered in October.
Will Coronavirus Cause Global Recession? Organization For Economic Development Issues Predictions
Organization For Economic Development scaled back its 2020 global economic growth forecast as IHS Markit reports lead times from suppliers have lengthened sharply.
Is Obamacare Unconstitutional? Supreme Court To Rule On Affordable Care Act
That Supreme Court will hear a case that could wipe out the Obama administration's signature healthcare reform law.
Coronavirus Update: WHO Raises Risk Of Global COVID-19 Pandemic, Powell Says Fed Will Take Action
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong amid fears coronavirus will impact corporate profits.
Vaping Crisis: House Votes To Ban Flavored Vape, Tobacco Products; Black Caucus Opposes Measure
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus said the bill just gives police one more reason to harass African Americans.
Immigration News: Appeals Court Rules On Remain-In-Mexico Policy That Makes Asylum-Seekers Wait In Mexico
A 9th Circuit panel says the policy flies in the face of congressional intent.
Is London Stock Exchange, Refinitiv Deal In Trouble? Regulators Asking Questions
The $27 billion acquisition was announced in August, with the LSE hoping to close the deal before the end of the year.
Coronavirus Update: Is The Media Using COVID-19 To Bring Down Trump? Here's What Mulvaney Says
Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney tells CPAC the coverage of the coronavirus outbreak is just the media's latest attempt to hurt the president.
Energy News: Murkowski, Manchin Join Forces To Modernize Energy Laws
The 550-page bill incorporates 50 bills already handled in committee and could hit the Senate floor as early as next week.
Coronovirus Update: COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 2,800 As Cases Outside China Swell; Warren Wants Border Wall Money Redirected
Elizabeth Warren wants to redirect money from the border wall to containment of the virus.
Pelosi Coy On Supporting Sanders' Nomination If He Has Only A Plurality Rather Than Majority Of Delegates
Democratic party rules require a candidate to have captured 1,991 delegates to win nomination on the first ballot.
Why Does Obama Object To Anti-Biden Ad On South Carolina TV? Cease-And-Desist Letter Sent To Trump Super PAC
Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading ahead of Saturday's South Carolina Democratic primary, but Republicans plan to cross party lines to muddle results.
Trump Sues The New York Times? Why President's Reelection Campaign Claiming Libel Against Newspaper
The suit alleges the newspaper knew it was false when it published an article alleging conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.
Coronovirus Update: How Much Will It Cost To Battle COVID-19? Schumer Offers Funding Bill
Sen. Chuck Schumer's proposal more than triples the White House request and comes as the number of confirmed infections pushed past 80,000 with more new infections outside China than inside.
Can You Eat Impossible Burgers During Lent? What The Catholic Church Says About Plant-Based Substitutes For Meat
“I think it all comes down to the intention," says Rebecca Siar, director of campus ministry at St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 Threatening EV, Computer Production
Computers, rechargeable batteries and other electronics all use rare earths, the bulk of which are produced in China with few, if any, alternatives.
Coronavirus Update: What Can Companies Do To Protect Supply Chains Collapse If COVID-19 Isn't Stopped?
Manufacturers had about a month's worth of components on hand in preparation for the Lunar New Year slowdown. They're about to run outt.
