Trump projects up to 240,000 will succumb, even with mitigation
The president took a newly somber tone — and contradicted many of his previous assessments of the virus — as he urged residents to follow measures aimed at limiting the spread of covid-19.
It’s April 1 — here’s what you need to know about paying your rent or mortgage
Federal regulators have announced a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for millions of Americans.
A man competes in the 2016 Snowball Special Fat Bike Race at Sun Valley Resort. (Chadd Cripe/AP)
Medical personnel stand by the quick-care entrance at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center last month in Twin Falls, Idaho. (Drew Nash/AP)
Traffic to and from downtown Boise has slowed to a trickle. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/AP)
Kimberly Schultheiss, a pharmacist at St. Luke's Hospital, receives donations for health workers. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/AP)
Tourists brought prosperity to an Idaho ski valley. They also brought covid-19.
The Wood River Valley has one of the highest infection rates per capita in the country. The counties surrounding Vail and Crested Butte in Colorado and Park City in Utah — skiing meccas, all — have also seen high concentrations of patients.
New CDC data shows danger of coronavirus for those with diabetes, heart or lung disease, other chronic conditions
The report shows that people of any age with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk if they contract the virus.
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Join anchor Libby Casey and a panel of reporters as they unpack the complicated questions about the spread of the virus in the United States and beyond.
Guide to the pandemic
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The commander of U.S. forces in the country called the decision to furlough 4,500 South Koreans “heartbreaking.”
Election 2020Biden raises doubts about holding Democratic convention in July
The former vice president suggested the DNC could postpone the convention, while also warning that states need to prepare for remote voting in November.
(Joe Biden via Youtube)
Perspective
Bernie and Biden have been courting voters virtually, and it’s not going well
Water temperatures are running about three degrees above normal, contributing to record warmth along the Gulf Coast.
A look inside the negotiations between the owners and players that resulted in the new collective bargaining agreement being approved by a narrow margin.
Olympics
Simone Biles wept when she heard the Olympics were postponed
The champion gymnast expressed every confidence that she’ll be in shape and ready to compete when the Games open next summer.
Voraciously
Golden puff pastry turns a quick quiche into a weeknight showpiece
If you've got puff pastry in your freezer and fresh or frozen broccoli on hand, you can turn out this quiche in no time.
Home & Garden
Need reading glasses? Here’s your frame of reference.
From cheapos to prescription lenses, a rundown of the choices.
