U.S. sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak

Some economists have now forecast that the unemployment rate could go as high as 15% within the next month, the worst since the 1930s.

The Latest: Florida finally allows cruise passengers, some on stretchers, to disembark

IRS to start sending stimulus checks; some won’t receive them until September

The Trump administration is rushing to issue the funds, starting to send checks next week, but the process for many households will be delayed.

Democrats delay presidential nominating convention until August

The party hopes that by rescheduling from July, delegates will be able to gather in person as the country is now in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic.

A record 10 million Americans sought unemployment aid in past 2 weeks

The total far exceeds the figure for any corresponding period on record.

The Latest: Washington state extends stay-at-home order through May 4

Protective medical gear in national stockpile nearly depleted, federal officials say

Hospital executives and governors say their shortages are critical and that health care workers are putting their lives at risk while trying to help the surging number of patients.

Social Security recipients will automatically get stimulus payments, Treasury now says

After facing sharp criticism for forcing seniors who don't usually file tax returns to do so to get coronavirus relief payments, the Trump administration announced late Wednesday that Social Security recipients wouldn't have to do so.

The Latest: Fauci’s security is stepped up in face of threats

New CDC data shows danger of coronavirus for those with diabetes, heart or lung disease

People who have chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease and heart disease, face an increased chance of being hospitalized.