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Access to these updates is free Trump steels nation for longer shutdown after experts warn virus could kill 200,000 in U.S.
Justice Dept. investigates at least one lawmaker’s stock trades before virus spike in U.S.
Sen. Richard Burr’s sell-off has drawn criticism, and now scrutiny from law enforcement and regulators.
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As reality sets in, Trump beats a retreat on reopening the U.S.
The president said he was convinced by data modeling that showed that the death rate in the United States probably won’t peak for another two weeks.
Macy’s is furloughing most of its 125,000 employees amid prolonged virus shutdown
The department store chain says it has lost the majority of its sales since shuttering all its bricks-and-mortar locations on March 18.
“Staying six feet apart from my mom is hard,” says Julian. “I like to go up and hug her all the time.” (Michael S. Williamson/The Post)
Elisa looks out the window of her home in Sterling, Va., as her son, Julian, heads to his car. Keeping him home has been difficult. (Michael S. Williamson/The Post)
Elisa, who is immune-compromised, puts notes around their house in Sterling, Va., to remind her son, Julian, to wash his hands. (Michael S. Williamson/The Post)
Julian, left, and his friend Collin, haul bags of gravel to the fort they’ve built in the woods, which they call “Coronavirus Outpost.” (Michael S. Williamson/The Post)
He’s 18 and wants to hang with ‘his boys.’ His mom hasn’t been able to stop him.
Parents are struggling to keep teens inside and away from their friends during a pandemic.
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Election 2020Some party leaders are increasingly worried about a repeat of the bitter divisions that many Democrats blame for Hillary Clinton’s loss.
U.S.-backed Kurdish forces said the prison was brought under control after militants seized parts of the facility.
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