Stocks tumble as unemployment spikes on coronavirus layoffs
The major futures indexes are indicating a decline of 1.3 percent when trading begins.
Pakistan court overturns conviction in death of Daniel Pearl
A Pakistani court on Thursday overturned the murder conviction of a British Pakistani man found guilty of the 2002 kidnapping and killing of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.
Burger King France gives instructions for making a Whopper using store-bought ingredients
Apparently you can eat like a Burger King in your own kitchen.
Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead after coronavirus-induced pneumonia, son says
Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. He was 85.
Google skipping April Fools' Day joke amid coronavirus pandemic
Google is skipping any pranks this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Census Day arrives with US almost paralyzed by coronavirus
Census Day — the date used to reference where a person lives for the once-a-decade count — arrived to a nation almost paralyzed by the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Athletes pay tribute on anniversary of Nipsey Hussle's murder
It's been one year since rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle was murdered outside his clothing store.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson to begin human trial for COVID-19 vaccine candidate in September
Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest, according to a press release.
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
Country star Joe Diffie dead from coronavirus complications at age 61
Country star Joe Diffie has died at the age of 61 after battling COVID-19.
British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Texas Roadhouse CEO gives up salary, bonus to pay front-line workers during coronavirus outbreak
The generous move comes as many restaurants and food service workers are struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus outbreak.
Harlem Globetrotters great Curly Neal dies at 77
The Globetrotters said Fred "Curly" Neal died in his home outside of Houston on Thursday morning.
Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill
The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced an agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus
Prince Charles, the heir to the crown of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Georgia community puts together a drive-by birthday parade for 4-year-old girl
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be hard to explain to a 4-year-old why no one can come over to celebrate their birthday. That’s why Dunwoody community members decided to celebrate in a unique way, while keeping their distance.
President Trump says he would love to have country 'open by Easter'
The president answered questions in the FOX News town hall on Tuesday.
Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns
Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.