The latest on the coronavirus pandemic WASHINGTON — Although the timing for the House’s return isn’t set, the outlines are emerging for a Democratic-driven bill to aid state and local governments and the Postal Service, and boost contact tracing to track the coronavirus. Democratic leaders promise that the House will deliver legislation as early as […]
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Labrador retrievers are still tops, but corgis rise in dog popularity
America’s dogs are having their day as the coronavirus keeps many people at home more with their pets and is spurring so much adoption and fostering that some shelters’ kennels have emptied
Biden declares sexual assault ‘never, never happened’
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee tries to relieve mounting pressure after weeks of leaving denials to his campaign.
The Latest: New York nursing home reports 98 deaths linked to coronavirus
The medical expert has walked a fine line in delivering scientific information to the public that at times has contradicted President Trump.
Rockland considers closing Main Street to allow merchants to sell outside
The idea would not be to attract crowds but to allow businesses extra space to meet social distancing requirements.
Arrival of Maine’s migrant farm workers in limbo
Visa applications are typically processed in the first week of April by U.S. consular offices, but they have been largely shut down because of the coronavirus.
Biden reaches deal to let Sanders keep hundreds of delegates
The deal is a major step in the two camps avoiding the acrimony between the Democratic establishment and progressive insurgents.
Judge refuses to block Michigan governor’s stay-home order
The opinion was issued amid a growing divide between the governor, a Democrat, and the Republican-controlled Legislature over her use of emergency powers.
Thirty million people have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus hit
With more employers cutting payrolls to save money, economists have forecast that the unemployment rate for April could go as high as 20%.
The Latest: Pelosi says $1 trillion needed for state and local governments in next relief bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shifts his tone, suggesting he would consider additional funds in the next bill.