Islands in the U.S. Are Barring All Outsiders to Keep Coronavirus at Bay
“People don’t understand how fragile we are,” said one resident of an island off Maine that will turn away visitors. Communities in North Carolina’s Outer Banks will do the same.
Are Voters ‘Essential Personnel’ During a Pandemic?
Participating in a healthy democracy isn’t supposed to be at odds with staying healthy. Today it is.
Chicago’s Kim Foxx, Criticized Over the Jussie Smollett Case, Wins Primary
The city’s chief prosecutor is one of several district attorneys who have pledged to take a different approach to criminal justice.
Can California Keep 7 Million People at Home?
On Day 1 of a vast experiment to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the distinction between essential and nonessential was blurred.
Did Federal Officials Really Question W.H.O. Tests for Coronavirus?
Dr. Deborah Birx said she did not mean to suggest the widely used diagnostic tests generated frequent false-positive results.
SoftBank May Not Buy $3 Billion in WeWork Shares
The Japanese conglomerate is said to be reconsidering the part of its bailout of WeWork that would have left founder Adam Neumann with a huge payday.
Is Youth Homelessness Going Up or Down? It Depends on Whom You Ask
Data compiled by two federal departments appear to show opposite trends. Some say the discrepancy undermines efforts to help those hit hard by the housing crisis and the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
A proposal to send a check to most Americans, and strict new rules at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Duncan Hunter Sentenced to 11 Months in Prison for Stealing Campaign Funds
The California Republican resigned from Congress in January, a month after pleading guilty to spending more than $150,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses.
Boeing Mirrors the Economy. It Doesn’t Look Good.
The grounding of the 737 Max after two deadly crashes had already strained the company. The coronavirus is pushing it to the brink.
Trump Finally Enlists Much of Government in Coronavirus Attack
Hospital ships stayed in port, veterans hospitals awaited orders and requests for help went unanswered, as much of the government remained on the sidelines.
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