New York sees largest number of coronavirus deaths in single day

In a sobering assessment of the coronavirus outbreak in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that a record 731 coronavirus deaths were reported in the past 24 hours in the state.

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli wants out of prison to study coronavirus

Martin 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli's lawyer will ask a court to release his client for three months so he can study the coronavirus.

Trump seeks $250 billion more from Congress for payrolls

President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.

Atlanta industrial designer making face shields for health care workers

With many health care workers confronting a shortage in personal protective equipment while treating COVID-19 patients, some area businesses are stepping up. One of them is Ratio Product Lab in the Virginia-Highland area of Atlanta.

Atlanta ICU nurse shares tips for cleaning, handling masks

Researchers have found COVID-19 can survive on the outside of a surgical mask for up to 7 days. That mean you need to be careful when removing your mask, to avoid picking up the virus. Atlanta critical care nurse specialist Barbara McLean shares her tips on how to safely handle and clean your masks.

Hackers' new target during pandemic: video conference calls

As tens of millions of people turn to video conferencing to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic, many have reported uninvited guests.

Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, according to two officials, just hours after he had publicly apologized for a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Atlanta mayor: Young people need to cut the play and follow social distancing

Mayor Keisha Bottoms has grown impatient with young people who are not abiding by the social distancing requirements prompted by the coronavirus outbreak. 

Stocks give up gains on oil's sharp reversal

The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.