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Coronavirus Spreads In Iran, Piling More Problems On The Sanctions-Hit Country
The country has been reeling from pressure reimposed by the Trump administration. Now it is scrambling to cope with the virus that has killed dozens of Iranians, including a senior official.
Dow Plunges Nearly 800 Points, Despite Fed Rescue Attempt
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by the largest amount since the 2008 financial crisis, but the emergency move failed to mollify investors worried about the coronavirus epidemic.
Vaccine Exemptions Are On The Ballot In Maine, After A New Law Divided Parents
Maine passed a new law last year to increase childhood immunization rates. The law, not yet in effect, would forbid religious and philosophical exemptions — if it's not repealed on Super Tuesday.
9 Coronavirus Deaths Now Reported In Washington State
Two people who died on Feb. 26 were found to have had the coronavirus. They were residents of Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash., which is considered to be the site of an outbreak.
Coronavirus: San Antonio Says Evacuees To Leave Quarantine After CDC Changes Protocol
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a woman from quarantine at Lackland Air Force Base over the weekend; she was later found to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
A Father Recounts His Search For The Son Who Vanished In Costa Rican Wilderness
Roman Dial hoped his son would be his outdoor partner for life. But that dream ended when his son disappeared in a Central American wilderness. Dial's new book is The Adventurer's Son.
Supreme Court Eyes The President's Power To Say 'You're Fired!'
In the short run, the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hangs in the balance. In the long run, the future of independent regulatory agencies are at stake.
Bloomberg Bets $500 Million On Super Tuesday Wins, Talks About Convention Deal
The billionaire former New York City mayor skipped the early-state contests in favor of a national campaign strategy funded entirely from his personal fortune.
Letters Urge Betsy DeVos To Erase Student Loans For Borrowers With Disabilities
A broad coalition of student loan advocates is urging the U.S. education secretary to make good on federal legal protections for student borrowers with severe disabilities.