Gov't relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints
Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to cry foul even though the loans are within the guidelines of the lending program.
Maryland, Virgina and District coordinating virus response
Top officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia are working closely together to coordinate their response to the coronavirus
Seven Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy
Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies.
Nursing home where bodies found was overwhelmed
An extraordinary number of deaths over the weekend appear to have overwhelmed a nursing home in northern New Jersey where police responding to an anonymous tip found more than a dozen bodies.
Govt lending program on hold after reaching lending limit
The government’s paycheck protection loan program for small businesses is on hold.
US retail sales plunge by record 8.7% in March amid shutdown
U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.
Warren is latest former presidential rival to back Biden
Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Joe Biden, becoming the last of the former vice president’s major Democratic presidential rivals to formally back him.
Obama endorses Biden, says former VP has 'qualities we need'
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Joe Biden in a video saying Biden has “all the qualities we need in a president right now.”
Fiat Chrysler recalls pickups, SUVs to fix windshield wipers
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 550,000 vehicles worldwide because the windshield wiper arms can come loose and stop the wipers from working properly.
Bernie Sanders endorses former rival Joe Biden for president
Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy.
Navy reports first coronavirus death from Roosevelt crew
The Navy says a sailor who was hospitalized in intensive care on Guam last week has died of coronavirus-related complications.
US death toll overtakes Italy's as the Midwest braces
The U.S. has overtaken Italy for the highest death toll in the world from the coronavirus
Parents of Chinese McCallie students donate thousands of masks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, boxes and bags of thousands of face masks got dropped off at Parkridge Hospital near McCallie School. “Everyone who enters, all of our healthcare workers, all of our staff physicians are all wearing a…
Worldwide deaths from the coronavirus hit 100,000
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has hit 100,000, according to the running tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
Apple, Google to adapt phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House says no 'surprise' bills for COVID-19 patients
The White House says hospitals taking money from the $2 trillion stimulus bill will have to agree not to send “surprise” medical bills to patients treated for COVID-19.
Man arrested after shooting death of Indianapolis officer
Indianapolis police say a man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of an officer on a domestic violence call.
Liberty University pressing charges against journalists
Liberty University in Virginia is pressing trespassing charges against two journalists who worked on stories questioning the evangelical college's decision to remain partially open during the coronavirus epidemic.
Storms packing high winds cause damage in Indiana, Arkansas
Severe storms with high winds, hail and possible tornadoes swept across the Midwest and caused damage to dozens of homes and businesses in parts of Indiana and Arkansas.
Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns and other supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee
Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, has ended his presidential bid.
Logan's Steakhouse & Old Chicago restaurants victim of Covid-19
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Logan's Roadhouse and Old Chicago restaurants may not survive the Covid-19 pandemic. CraftWorks Holdings, based in Nashville, was already in bankruptcy before the crisis. They had sent their workers home when the virus spread. Now the company…
Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has submitted a letter of resignation to Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Watch President Trump's Daily Covid-19 briefing
[cbsn] LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Johnson’s office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.…