Staffers at California hospital being monitored for infection
A patient who later tested positive for the virus and who showed flulike symptoms was admitted to a 50-bed community hospital in Vacaville, Calif. To date, no one at the community hospital has tested positive for the virus.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and state officials provide an update on the state’s coronavirus response. (Office of the Governor of California)
Italy’s economy was scary enough before the coronavirus
Prosperous northern Italy powers an otherwise stagnant country. The arrival of the virus has transformed the region in a way some fear will result in a deep and lasting economic blow.
Election 2020South Carolina Democratic Primary
Voters in South Carolina will go to the polls on Saturday. Fifty-four delegates are up for grabs.
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Walmart’s ‘Great Workplace’ program means job cuts
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Catherine Pugh had pleaded guilty to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to illegally hide profits from the sale of her self-published books to boost her political and personal fortunes.
Authorities have yet to discuss a possible motive and said Wednesday night the victims’ names would not be released for at least 24 hours, as they work to contact family.
Tommy Tuberville is running for Senate in Alabama the way he won living rooms as head coach of Auburn: by saying whatever it takes.
More than a foot of snow fell in the band.
Millions watched Mark Laita’s story about “Kelly” on YouTube. A GoFundMe campaign raised more than $29,000, then people questioned whether it was all real.
Critic’s Notebook
“Wife Swap,” “Biggest Loser,” “Extreme Makeover” and “Supernanny” have been retooled and revived for cable.
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Syrian offensive in embattled Idlib wreaks terror on children
Children in the province have died in the cold and withered away because of severe malnutrition. In bedrooms or schoolyards, they have been blasted by airstrikes or artillery shells.
Descendants
The quest to identify black Americans’ roots
For Americans descended from enslaved Africans, the roots of their ancestry are often a mystery, and “Where did I come from?” is a uniquely difficult question to answer. Some are trying to change that.
Voraciously
Fish recipes to inspire you during Lent
Here are seven seafood-focused recipes — one for each Friday of Lent.
