Health Or Wealth?

Nations all over the world are struggling with keeping people safe from COVID-19 while making sure there are economies to return to when the pandemic is over.

Easter Storms Sweep South

At least 19 people are dead, and electricity is out for about 750,000 people because of severe weather that hit the south on Easter. Mid-Atlantic states may have tornadoes on April 13.

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Spain's Elderly Suffer

The following is an Associated Press account of Spain’s elderly who are home bound and the health care workers and emergency medical personnel trying to help them during the pandemic.

Schools Struggle To Get Meals To Needy Students

Millions of students rely on schools for free or reduced-price meals, but COVID-19 has forced some districts to suspend their programs. Houston has found a way to still help students.

West Virginia Colleges Set Up Emergency Funds

With the novel coronavirus closing schools across the nation, West Virginia University and West Virginia State University have set up programs to help their students.

Mexico Signs Up For Deal To Cut Oil Output

A virtual meeting will take place today to discuss oversupply in the oil market. Mexico is now onboard with global efforts to cut production to help boost prices.

16.8M Americans Thrown Out Of Work

In only three weeks, 16.8 million Americans have become unemployed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. More than 7,000 people have died in New York state.

University Fieldhouse Becomes Hospital

COVID-19 patients are being cared for at the University of Mary and will be cared for at North Dakota State University. The University of Mary has more than 200 cots and health stations.

NYC Hispanic Communities Hit Hard By COVID-19

As novel coronavirus deaths continue to rise in New York, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the virus is hitting black and Hispanic communities in the city hard.

Virus Vexes Bar Exam

Around 46,000 law students may not be able to take the bar exam in July because of the novel coronavirus, leaving them in limbo. The final decision is planned to take place in May.

Trump Shuts Down Asylum At Borders To Fight Virus

In the latest in the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration has quietly shut down asylum at the borders. U.S. court hearings have been put on hold because of COVID-19.