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NYC Mayor Urges National Enlistment Program For Doctors

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called Friday for a national enlistment program for doctors and nurses to handle an expected surge in coronavirus cases in New York and other places… Continue Reading

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ Singer Bill Withers Dies At 81

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications… Continue Reading

US Sheds Most Jobs In A Decade, Ending Record Hiring Streak

A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs … Continue Reading

White House task force warns Americans aren’t doing enough to stop virus spread

Dr. Birx says Americans will need to do a better job abiding by social distancing guidelines issued by the White House … Continue Reading

Trump admin moves toward promoting broader use of face masks

The recommendations, still being finalized Thursday, would apply to those who live in areas hard-hit by community transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19. … Continue Reading

Trump Admin Moves Toward Promoting Broader Use Of Face Masks

The Trump administration is formalizing new guidance to recommend that many, if not almost all, Americans wear face coverings when leaving home… Continue Reading

Memo: Some In US May Not Get Stimulus Checks Until August

The document from the House Ways and Means Committee says the IRS will make about 60 million payments to Americans through direct deposit in mid-April, likely the week of April 13… Continue Reading