Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
Trump: Some states to begin lifting virus restrictions in coming days
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Texas and Vermont will allow certain businesses to reopen on Monday while still observing coronavirus-related precautions and M...
Apr 18, 2020
Deported from U.S., Guatemalans fear infection in mass quarantine
By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - More than 230 deported Guatemalans being held in mass quarantine at a sports center in the Central American nation's capital are fearful they may have been e...
Apr 18, 2020
U.S. CDC reports 690,714 coronavirus cases, 35,443 deaths
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday reported 690,714 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 29,002 cases from its previous count, and said that the numb...
Apr 18, 2020
‘One World’ coronavirus special kicks off with six-hour livestream
By Jill Serjeant (Reuters) - British actress Jameela Jamil on Saturday kicked off an eight-hour global event of music, comedy and personal stories aimed at bringing hope and unity during the coronavir...
Apr 18, 2020
Face mask or coverings now mandatory for Walmart employees
BENTONVILLE, ARK (KELO.com) -- In a press release Walmart President John Furner, and Sam's Club President Kath Mclay announced that the company is now requiring associates to wear a protective ma...
Apr 18, 2020
U.S. banks seek term changes as Fed finalizes Main Street Lending Program
By Michelle Price WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. banks are pushing the Federal Reserve to change the terms of a $600 billion lending program for small and medium-sized businesses, including reducing mini...
Apr 18, 2020
New York coronavirus daily death toll at two-week low
(Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday that 540 people died across his state over the last 24 hours due to the novel coronavirus, marking the lowest daily tally in more than two w...
Apr 18, 2020
Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions by 30 days: Prime Minister
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canada and the United States have agreed to extend border restrictions for another 30 days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday. Washington and Ottawa agreed ...
Apr 18, 2020
Some U.S. states eye economic reopening; New Yorkers told to wear masks
By Bill Berkrot (Reuters) - As some U.S. states look to start reopening their coronavirus-battered economies amid protests from supporters of President Donald Trump anxious to get back to work, hardes...
Apr 18, 2020
Protecting yourself from COVID-19 related scams
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) -- In a recent interview head of the FBI’s Financial Crimes Section Steve Merrill was asked what should citizens look out for in these trying times. Merrill laid...
Apr 18, 2020
