As the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus continues to climb, so does the number of unemployment claims made in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday morning 3.28 million…
Upcoming Democratic debate moved from Phoenix to DC
The Sunday night Democratic debate – the first to feature former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders head-to-head – will now move from Arizona to CNN's studios in Washington, DC. The debate…
Ex-police officer sentenced to 40 years to life…
The LAPD officer was off-duty at the time of the shooting and fled to Mexico. March 12, 2020, 4:26 PM 4 min read A former Los Angeles Police Department officer was sentenced to 40 years…
Trading temporarily halted as markets plunge after Trump…
Financial markets plummeted after Trump announced a travel ban from Europe. March 12, 2020, 1:57 PM 3 min read The S&P 500 plunged by more than 7% just after markets opened on Thursday, triggering a…
NBA suspends season due to coronavirus
The league had discussed playing empty arena games. March 12, 2020, 6:02 AM 6 min read The NBA has suspended its season due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The announcement came after a confusing mid-game…
JetBlue plane passenger diagnosed with coronavirus after landing…
Passengers were allowed to leave without seeing a doctor. March 12, 2020, 11:58 AM 4 min read A passenger on a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Palm Beach,…
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years on sex…
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years on sex crime convictions in New York on Wednesday, following a landmark trial that spotlighted Hollywood power dynamics, predatory sexual violence and complex questions about the nature of…
In powerful testimony, Syrian defector warns US that…
A ceasefire was reached last week to halt the offensive of Syrian strongman Bashar al Assad into the country's last rebel stronghold, but U.S. officials and Syrian activists warn that the violence is far from…
Coronavirus and sports: Fans banned from March Madness…
An NBA game will go on at a crowdless stadium; Ivy League makes a big change. March 11, 2020, 8:51 PM 6 min read As more people across the United States test positive for the…