Katherine Lee

Navy leader apologizes for insulting fired carrier captain after leaked virus memo

by LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

Thomas Modly issued a written apology Monday hours after President Donald Trump, at a White House news conference, described his comments about Capt. Brett E. Crozier as “rough.”

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Business, Nation & World, News

Wall Street’s rally fizzles as oil prices suddenly plunge

by Stan Choe and Alex Veiga Associated Press April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

An early rally faded after the price of U.S. oil flipped from a gain to a steep loss of more than 9%.

Business, Nation & World

Stocks surge 7% on signs new virus deaths could be slowing

by STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Concert industry could lose $9 billion this year from the coronavirus pandemic

by August Brown Los Angeles Times (TNS) April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Of the initial $12.2 billion projected for the year in box office receipts, $8.9 billion is still unspoken for and could be lost if the industry remains dark for the rest of 2020.

Nation & World, News

Navy leader calls fired carrier captain ‘too naive or too stupid’ to command

by LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press April 6, 2020April 7, 2020

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly harshly criticized Capt. Brett E. Crozier – and by implication crew members who supported him – in a lengthy speech aboard the ship.

Arts & Entertainment

CBS show ‘All Rise’ to produce coronavirus episode at a distance

by Katherine Lee April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

The episode will follow social distancing rules and be taped remotely using social media and other digital technology.

Nation & World, News

Debate heats up over using an anti-malaria drug for coronavirus

by DEB RIECHMANN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Citing only unscientific anecdotal evidence, Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro challenged the top U.S. infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, over his concerns about recommending the drug.