Trump signs $2.2 trillion virus relief bill after urgent action by Congress

The legislation will speed government payments of $1,200 to most Americans and increase jobless benefits for millions of people thrown out of work.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Two of his top aides in the fight against COVID-19 also say they have the disease.

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U.S. death toll, sixth globally, surpasses 1,000

New patterns have emerged: Most who died were older than 70, but the disease is also hospitalizing and killing younger Americans. Most victims have been men, most had underlying conditions, and the toll is highest in New York.

Canada tells U.S. not to put troops at border during pandemic

Few people cross into the border into the U.S. from Canada illegally. And COVID-19 cases are surging more in the U.S. than in Canada.

Washington set to deliver $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill

The Senate voted unanimously late Wednesday to pass the coronavirus aid package, the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.

Things must be bad. Waffle Houses are closing.

The "Waffle House Index" is red, and for the first time it's not because of a weather event.

U.S. jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump

The surge in weekly applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the coronavirus outbreak is doing to the economy.

Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package

The roughly $2.2 trillion package in relief from the impact of the coronavirus includes $500 billion for loans and guarantees for businesses and state and local governments.

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