Health & Safety
Federal Appeals Court Okays Arkansas' Abortion Ban During Coronavirus Pandemic
A federal appeals court is reversing a lower-court order that had blocked Arkansas' suspension of abortions during the pandemic.
Amish Cheese Maker Moves To Online Sales — Without The Internet
Balancing retail and distancing as part of a very insular community in New York state
This Earth Day Is Like No Other. Here's How To Grieve And Stay Engaged
Behind fears over the coronavirus pandemic, lies an even deeper worry about the fate of our planet. Here are tools to process these feelings and find the courage to face the future.
House Democrats Slam Brakes On Plan To Allow Remote Voting, Hearings During Pandemic
House Democrats had sought to permit voting by proxy during the coronavirus pandemic and allow remote committee meetings. Republican opposition forced the speaker to hold off.
In Japan, Mythical 'Amabie' Emerges From 19th Century Folklore To Fight COVID-19
The sea monster from folklore has emerged in art, food and fashion as a symbol of hope and pop culture mascot. Its first depiction was in 1846, telling people to draw it and "be free from disease."
Why Belgium's Death Rate Is So High: It Counts Lots Of Suspected COVID-19 Cases
The European country of under 12 million people surged to the top of the chart as authorities tally not only fatalities that are confirmed as virus-related but also many suspected of being linked.
Another Pork Plant Shuts Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Tyson Foods is halting work at a processing site in Waterloo, Iowa, because people have tested positive for the virus. Other plants also have closed, cutting U.S. pork production by about a quarter.
READ: What's In The Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill
The biggest item in the $484 billion measure is $322 billion in additional funding for a small-business loan program.