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Texas Tornado Warning as Twister Spotted in Taylor County
Tornadoes were reported in Texas as strong northeasterdly winds brought rain and thunderstorms to large parts of the state.
Elon Musk on COVID-19: 'We Will Make Ventilators If There Is a Shortage'
Ventilators are needed to treat hospital patients with severe symptoms of the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, but experts warn that they are in limited supply.
GOP Senator Defends 'Chinese Virus' Name, Says It's Not Racist
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) insisted that China is "to blame" for COVID-19 because the culture encourages people to "eat bats and snakes and dogs."
Exclusive: FBI Sees Record Background Checks for Gun Sales Amid Coronavirus
A run on gun stores during times of crisis is not a new phenomenon, but dealers told Newsweek that there was something unique about the current pandemonium.
Pastor Holds Service With Over 1,000 Parishioners Despite Coronavirus Ban
Rev. Tony Law insists his church is a "hospital" where "anointed handkerchiefs" can help heal a wide array of diseases, ignoring public health warnings intended to stem the rising tide of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supplier Charging $7 Per Face Mask That Typically Costs 58 Cents
A Georgia hospital system CEO told CNN that an N95 mask supplier out of Mexico is charging $7 per mask, but the hospital will probably buy them because they are "desperate."
Powerball Numbers For 03/18/20: Wednesday Jackpot was for $130 Million
The Powerball jackpot for 03/18/20 was for $130 million, with a cash option of $101.1 million. The Wednesday night drawing has been held, and here are the numbers,
Anti-Trump Group Compares President to Coronavirus in New Ad
On Wednesday, The Lincoln Project, released a new ad comparing the president to the novel coronavirus spreading across the world.
U.S. Coronavirus Outbreak Sees More Than 6,500 Infected in All 50 States
West Virginia is the final state to confirm a positive case of the virus, while more deaths have been reported in Indiana, Texas and Colorado.
Husband of Woman Who Died of Coronavirus Denied Testing Despite Giving CPR
The husband is in self-isolation with two other family members who went on a recent trip to the Philippines with him and his wife.
New York Governor Praises 'Very Creative' Trump on Coronavirus Response
In about 45 days, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus is projected to hit its peak in the state, straining the health care system's capacity.
Gin Distillery Switches to Producing Hand Sanitizer for Local Community
Several craft booze businesses across Scotland are currently turning their attention to help fix an apparent shortage of alcohol-based sanitizer gels in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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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.
Florida Dental Student Tested Positive for Coronavirus Treated Patients
A dental student at the University of Florida Dentistry School tested positive for the novel coronavirus but continued to treat patients after the school told the student "not to communicate about his diagnosis."
'I Fled Europe to Escape Coronavirus Quarantine to Find the U.S. in Chaos'
Newsweek senior editor Kenneth R. Rosen fled from Europe to the U.S., escaping one quarantine and landing in another.
Joe Biden Crushed Bernie Sanders in Illinois, a State He Nearly Won in 2016
Early Wednesday morning, a Sanders spokesman said they would "assess the campaign" after Biden swept the primary elections.
An Entire Town Is Under Quarantine Because a Couple Had an Affair
The married woman had recently returned to Argentina after a trip to Spain.
Coronavirus Cases Hit 200,000, With 8,200 Deaths and 82,000 Recovered
Several countries including Japan, China and Australia, have introduced stricter precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
NY May See Large Spike in Coronavirus Cases By End of April
"Everybody suggests that sometime at the end of April that could be a possibility we see a large spike," said Michael Dowlins, who is planning New York's "surge capacity" response to the coronavirus pandemic.
How to Watch, Live Stream President Trump's COVID-19 Briefing
In a tweet this morning, President Trump wrote the briefing will contain "very important news" from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), without elaborating. Here's how to watch the briefing.
Thief Breaks into SUV, Steals Two Cases of 30-roll Toilet Paper
"Anytime vehicles are left unattended for extended periods of time, local thieves view it as a favorable opportunity. It is not enough to lock the vehicle before leaving," the local police said.
Trump Resort in New Jersey Partially Closes Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster told members on Tuesday that the clubhouse, fitness suite, and restaurants would be closed until further notice due to new "social distancing" measures.
Voter Turnout in Florida and Arizona Were Bigger This Year Than 2016
Early voter turnout numbers were up in all three states that chose to hold primaries despite concerns caused by the growing COVID-19 pandemic.