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Bernie Sanders on Trump's Coronavirus Response: 'Shut This President Up'

"He is undermining the doctors and scientists who are trying to help the American people," the Vermont senator said during Sunday's Democratic debate.

Fauci Warns Young Americans About Ignoring Advice on Social Distancing

He cautioned about ignoring recommendations from health care officials and government agencies at the state, federal and local levels regarding social distancing.

Massachusetts Firm to Produce Millions of High-Speed COVID-19 Test Kits

Thermo Fisher Scientific said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency authorization for its test, which can provide results within four hours of a sample arriving at a lab.

China Traces Coronavirus to First Confirmed Case: Report

It was reported by the South China Morning Post that a 55-year-old from Hubei, China may have had the first confirmed case of the virus.

Federal Reserve Slashes Interest Rates to Near 0% Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The central bank also urged banks to supply credit to the economy through the elimination of reserve requirements.

Culture & Travel

Italy Coronavirus Lockdown: How to Reschedule Flights, Receive Refunds

Ahead of the country-wide lockdown announcement, airlines already started giving customers options to change their travel plans.

'Restaurants on the Edge': Hosts Dish About New Netflix Show

Netflix's new food and travel docuseries spans the globe as it makes over failing restaurants that try to get by on their beautiful views alone.

Best Stargazing Spots Around the Globe

Astrotourism is taking off, and these are the best places—on our planet, at least—to witness the dazzling display of luminous balls of gas that we call stars.

Ohio, Illinois Closing All Restaurants and Bars Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Ohio will close down all restaurants and bars on Sunday, and Illinois will do the same starting Monday night.

Coronavirus U.S. Update: Crowded Airports as Travelers Are Screened

Scenes of crowded U.S. airports have been shared on social media as travellers returning from Europe face screening.

Only 48 Percent of Americans Trust Trump to Handle COVID-19 Crisis

The poll from NBC News and The Wall Street Journal also asked if Americans think the outbreak is going to get worse, with 60 percent saying they think it will.

Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Rises as Europe Enacts Tough Measures

The death toll continues to climb and restaurants and cafes have been shut in Spain and France.

Surgeon General Says Communities Must Help End COVID-19 Outbreak

"We really need to lean into protecting our most vulnerable—people with chronic and severe medical conditions, especially the elderly because we know that they are most at risk," Surgeon General Jerome Adams said.

Joe Biden Leads Bernie Sanders by Nearly 30 Points in New National Poll

A full 61 percent of Democratic voters said they were likely to back the former vice president.

Only 48 Percent of Americans Trust Trump to Handle COVID-19 Crisis

The poll from NBC News and The Wall Street Journal also asked if Americans think the outbreak is going to get worse, with 60 percent saying they think it will.

Ted Cruz Says AOC Giving 'Good Advice' About Coronavirus Precautions

"Not just for NYC, but everywhere," the Republican senator tweeted, sharing advice posted by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Suspect in Las Vegas Wore Hazmat Suit, Sprayed Customers in COVID-19 Scare

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the suspect walked into the store wearing a hazmat suit and sprayed items and 13 people with a "clear liquid."

Nike Is Closing All of Its Stores in the U.S. And Beyond

The company is closing its stores in Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand from March 16 - 27.

Tulsi Gabbard Says Political Elite 'Trying to Erase' Her Candidacy

"49% of voters say #LetTulsiDebate," the congresswoman tweeted.

Entire Dead Sea Scroll Fragment Collection at U.S. Museum Is Fake: Experts

Considered to be among the most significant archaeological finds of all time, the Dead Sea Scrolls contain some of the earliest versions of biblical

Opinion

I Am in Italy Amid the Coronavirus Crisis. America Must Act Now—And Act Big

By Newt Gingrich

By Parroting 'Chinese Coronavirus,' Republicans Are Promoting Racism

By Judy Chu

Coronavirus Is Exposing Trump's 'Strong Economy' for the Hoax It Is

By Angela Hanks

Don't Panic Over Coronavirus. That's Just What the President's Enemies Want

By Charlie Kirk

Coronavirus and In-Person Voting Don't Mix. We Must Prepare for Digitized Elections

By Leeza Garber

Trump Is Hurting the Economy by Linking Coronavirus to Immigration

By Ibrahim AlHusni

The Debate

Protecting Us All From an Epidemic Should Be Prioritized Over the Economy

By Nigel Farage

In This Fight Against Coronavirus, We Need to Protect Both Lives and Livelihoods

By Asad Hamir

Ohio, Illinois Closing All Restaurants and Bars Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Ohio will close down all restaurants and bars on Sunday, and Illinois will do the same starting Monday night.

Coronavirus U.S. Update: Crowded Airports as Travelers Are Screened

Scenes of crowded U.S. airports have been shared on social media as travellers returning from Europe face screening.

Only 48 Percent of Americans Trust Trump to Handle COVID-19 Crisis

The poll from NBC News and The Wall Street Journal also asked if Americans think the outbreak is going to get worse, with 60 percent saying they think it will.

Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Rises as Europe Enacts Tough Measures

The death toll continues to climb and restaurants and cafes have been shut in Spain and France.

Surgeon General Says Communities Must Help End COVID-19 Outbreak

Joe Biden Leads Bernie Sanders by Nearly 30 Points in New National Poll

A full 61 percent of Democratic voters said they were likely to back the former vice president.

Only 48 Percent of Americans Trust Trump to Handle COVID-19 Crisis

The poll from NBC News and The Wall Street Journal also asked if Americans think the outbreak is going to get worse, with 60 percent saying they think it will.

Ted Cruz Says AOC Giving 'Good Advice' About Coronavirus Precautions

"Not just for NYC, but everywhere," the Republican senator tweeted, sharing advice posted by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Suspect in Las Vegas Wore Hazmat Suit, Sprayed Customers in COVID-19 Scare

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the suspect walked into the store wearing a hazmat suit and sprayed items and 13 people with a "clear liquid."

Nike Is Closing All of Its Stores in the U.S. And Beyond

The company is closing its stores in Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand from March 16 - 27.

Tulsi Gabbard Says Political Elite 'Trying to Erase' Her Candidacy

"49% of voters say #LetTulsiDebate," the congresswoman tweeted.

Entire Dead Sea Scroll Fragment Collection at U.S. Museum Is Fake: Experts

Considered to be among the most significant archaeological finds of all time, the Dead Sea Scrolls contain some of the earliest versions of biblical

Culture & Travel

Italy Coronavirus Lockdown: How to Reschedule Flights, Receive Refunds

Ahead of the country-wide lockdown announcement, airlines already started giving customers options to change their travel plans.

'Restaurants on the Edge': Hosts Dish About New Netflix Show

Netflix's new food and travel docuseries spans the globe as it makes over failing restaurants that try to get by on their beautiful views alone.

Best Stargazing Spots Around the Globe

Astrotourism is taking off, and these are the best places—on our planet, at least—to witness the dazzling display of luminous balls of gas that we call stars.