Democratic National Convention Pushed Back A Month, And The Format May Change
Originally set for July, the convention has been rescheduled for mid-August in Milwaukee because of the coronavirus.
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Ellis Marsalis, Patriarch Of New Orleans' Most Famous Musical Family, Has Died
Jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis has died at the age of 85, according to tweets from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Social Distancing Means Mourners Find New Ways To Cope And Connect
With limits on social gatherings, Americans have to mourn their dead through online memorials and virtual funerals.
In Germany, High Hopes For New COVID-19 Contact Tracing App That Protects Privacy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she welcomes development of a COVID-19 tracing app that protects data and doesn't store users' locations. It uses Bluetooth to log proximity to other cellphones.
Putin Extends No-Work Order For Russia Until May Over COVID-19 Pandemic
Russia reported a spike of 771 new coronavirus patients on Thursday, sharpening a dreaded upward curve in cases. It has now confirmed more than 3,500 coronavirus cases.
His Signature Rallies Are Off, So Here's How Trump's Campaign Has Moved Online
Rallies at which President Trump would tout a booming economy were to be central to his 2020 reelection campaign. The coronavirus has changed everything.
Pentagon Says FEMA Wants It To Find 100,000 Body Bags For Pandemic Fatalities
The request from FEMA to the Pentagon's Defense Logistics Agency for cadaver pouches follows warnings at the White House of coronavirus death tolls surpassing 100,000.
9 Out Of 10 Children Are Out Of School Worldwide. What Now?
Recovery will take years, and other lessons from "education in emergencies" around the world.
Grocery Workers Keep America Fed, While Fearing For Their Own Safety
Many low-wage workers with essential jobs — like grocery store cashiers and stockers — can't stay home to protect themselves and their families. The protections they receive vary widely.
Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks
Health care workers say some hospitals are punishing them for wearing personal protective gear in the halls or that they brought from home.