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Social Security Recipients to Get Stimulus Checks Without Tax Returns
The Trump administration announced Wednesday night that Social Security recipients will "need to take no action" to receive the $1,200 payment, reversing an earlier decision that would have required a "simple tax return."
Louisiana Residents Protest Church for Defying Coronavirus Gatherings Ban
Rev. Tony Spell of the Life Tabernacle Church has insisted that his parishioners are not in danger because COVID-19 is "politically motivated."
Georgia, Mississippi Governors Issue Shelter-In-Place Orders Amid Pandemic
Residents of Georgia and Mississippi are expected on Friday to join millions of others across the U.S. under orders to stay at home to help stem the spread of COVID-19.
Powerball Numbers For 04/01/20: Wednesday Jackpot was for $170 Million
The Powerball jackpot for 04/01/20 was for $170 million, with a cash option worth $136.8 million. The numbers have been drawn, and here they are.
Houston Mayor Orders Removal of 492 Public Basketball Hoops
The public parks remain open, but Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner ordered the removal of basketball rims to encourage social distancing guidelines.
Gun Background Checks Hit All-Time High in March, FBI Reports
"We're working seven days a week, 12 hours a day, just to keep up with the public at the door," one gun-store owner told Newsweek.
Advocacy Groups Demand Companies Make Coronavirus Treatment Free
"We urge you to fully commit to eliminating all patient cost-sharing for COVID-19," the groups wrote in an open letter.
Why Are Liquor Stores and Marijuana Dispensaries Considered Essential?
Forty-two states plus the District of Columbia have thus far enacted measures to close businesses deemed nonessential.
Doctor Refused Service at Indiana Gas Station for Being Asian
Clerk allegedly told Asian doctor to leave gas station and never come back because of coronavirus.
Intelligence Officials Say China Underreported Virus Cases: Report
One official told Bloomberg that the findings were delivered to the White House last week in a classified report.
California Coronavirus Cases Pass 8,500, With More Than 180 Deaths
Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties report the highest number of cases and fatalities, with a combined total of nearly 4,000 infections and 84 deaths.
Coronavirus U.S. Death Toll Hits 4,000, More Than 7,000 Have Recovered
As fatalities in the U.S. are expected to peak over the next two weeks, medical experts on the U.S. COVID-19 task force stress social distancing measures will be critical in states that have yet to see a dramatic spike in cases.
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Social Distancing Around the World in Photos
Take a look at some of the world's busiest landmarks that are all now but eerily empty.
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See the World While Social Distancing With These Virtual Tours
While many still have to work from home, the question remains: What to do with the free time available when trips to the movies, a museum or the theater are out of the question? Here is a list of museums and other popular tourist attractions that have entire collections or performances available online.
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10 Iconic Spots Celebrating Women's History in the U.S.
The United States is filled with monuments, exhibits and historical sites commemorating the impact women have had on the nation's history. From New Mexico to upstate New York, here are 10 places dedicated to celebrating the strides women have made over time.
Coronavirus Cases Pass 860,000, Record New Deaths in France, Spain, U.K.
More than half of South Korea's infected population have recovered, while Spain is continuing on a downward trend in new cases.
Economists Warn Full Recovery Could 'Take Years' as Fed Index Collapses
The global economy is also on course for its worst year since the end of the Second World War, Capital Economics said.
New York Business Fined for Allegedly Price Gouging Out of Date Face Masks
"This is especially egregious now when there is financial insecurity, economic insecurity, people are not getting paychecks, people are losing their jobs," said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran.
Esper Says He Hasn't Read Captain's Plea From Coronavirus-Stricken Carrier
"We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die. If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset—our Sailors," U.S. Navy Captain Brett Crozier wrote.
Man Opens Fire After Being Confronted for Coughing Without Covering Mouth
A heated argument ensued when a Pennsylvania man was told to "cover while he coughed because of the virus that is going around," eventually resulting in shots being fired at an occupied vehicle.
Prison Director Bans Officers From Wearing Protective Masks During COVID-19
"Because of the nature of prisons (no social distancing whatsoever!), once the coronavirus enters the prison system, it will spread quickly, infecting inmates and staff throughout the state," an email read.
Over 6,000 People Still on Board Carnival Cruise Ships During Pandemic
As Carnival seeks $6 billion in funding to help with financial fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, SEC filings on Monday showed that over 6,000 people were still sailing on ships owned by the company.
3,000 'Essential' Construction Workers for Los Angeles NFL Stadium Continue
Even though the California governor has ordered his state's residents to work from home, the workers building SoFi Stadium are considered "essential" as the stadium is deemed a critical infrastructure.
Rush Limbaugh Suggests Coronavirus Hospitalization Rates Are Overstated
"You have been led to believe that every hospital is overflowing," Rush Limbaugh told his radio audience.
Mega Millions Numbers For 03/31/20: Tuesday Jackpot was $113 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot for 03/31/20 was for $113 million, with a cash option of $90.3 million.