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…
8th US case of coronavirus confirmed day after…
The case was confirmed in a man in Boston. February 1, 2020, 6:23 PM 5 min read Massachusetts health officials reported the state's first confirmed case of coronavirus, putting the number of confirmed cases in…
Storm bringing heavy rain to Northwest, snow to…
A strong storm is currently moving onshore to the western U.S. February 1, 2020, 1:49 PM 5 min read A strong frontal system brought severe weather to southern Florida on Friday night, with numerous reports…
US declares public health emergency over coronavirus, announces…
Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar declared a public health emergency in the United States at a White House press briefing on coronavirus Friday. Meanwhile, California health officials reported a third confirmed case…
Trump administration eases Obama-era restrictions on use of…
Officials say the policy change is an effort to prevent civilian casualties. February 1, 2020, 12:30 AM 7 min read In a major change, President Donald Trump has rescinded restrictions placed on the U.S. military's…
Trump administration expands travel ban to Nigeria and…
The restrictions are set to take effect next month. January 31, 2020, 11:42 PM 5 min read President Donald Trump on Friday signed an order to impose travel restrictions on a new group of six…
30-year-old woman in custody after police pursuit near…
The car was struck by multiple rounds of gunfire but no one was hurt. January 31, 2020, 9:01 PM 5 min read A 30-year-old woman is in custody after her erratic driving prompted police to…
High flu activity spreads across US as virus…
Full season is in full swing, with nearly every state reporting high influenza activity and 14 more children dying this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. So far this flu season, 68…
Proposed Missouri book ban could jail librarians for…
Librarians and free speech groups contest bill limits readers' choices. January 31, 2020, 4:32 PM 5 min read House DividedHouse DividedABC News Photo Illustration Librarians and free speech advocates are fighting back against a proposal…