Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead after coronavirus-induced pneumonia, son says
Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. He was 85.
Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. He was 85.
IRS reversal: Social Security recipients can automatically get stimulus checks without filing returns
After initially saying that Social Security recipients would have to file a "simple" tax return for 2019 -- which they ordinarily would not do -- the IRS now says the payment will be automatic without it.
After initially saying that Social Security recipients would have to file a "simple" tax return for 2019 -- which they ordinarily would not do -- the IRS now says the payment will be automatic without it.
Residents enthusiastically snitching on businesses, neighbors amid coronavirus shutdowns
Snitches are emerging as enthusiastic allies as cities, states and countries work to enforce directives meant to limit person-to-person contact amid the virus pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of lives worldwide.
Snitches are emerging as enthusiastic allies as cities, states and countries work to enforce directives meant to limit person-to-person contact amid the virus pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of lives worldwide.
Statewide 'stay-at-home' order begins at midnight
The order will last until April 30.
The order will last until April 30.
‘It’s hell’ - NYC EMTs claim to be overwhelmed due to coronavirus
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.
Booze sales surge during coronavirus outbreak
U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in the week ending March 21
U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in the week ending March 21
US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million amid coronavirus outbreak
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus 'hot spots': These zip codes have the most cases in Orlando
There are nearly 8,000 cases in the state of Florida.
There are nearly 8,000 cases in the state of Florida.
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic is in coronavirus isolation in jail, husband Dillon Passage says
Dillon Passage, the husband of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, revealed on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show that Maldonado-Passage has entered "a COVID-19 isolation" amid serving his 22-year sentence.
Dillon Passage, the husband of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, revealed on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show that Maldonado-Passage has entered "a COVID-19 isolation" amid serving his 22-year sentence.
President Trump resists national shutdown, leaving it up to states
Trump said Wednesday he wants to give governors’ “flexibility” on whether a stay-at-home policy is the best option for their constituents, but acknowledged that he’s looking at limiting air and rail travel between hot spots within the United States.
Trump said Wednesday he wants to give governors’ “flexibility” on whether a stay-at-home policy is the best option for their constituents, but acknowledged that he’s looking at limiting air and rail travel between hot spots within the United States.
NASCAR Research and Development making PPE products
NASCAR is shifting gears, from protecting drivers to protecting healthcare workers. Their Research and Development Center is working on personal protection equipment.
NASCAR is shifting gears, from protecting drivers to protecting healthcare workers. Their Research and Development Center is working on personal protection equipment.
Chloroquine shipments delayed as FDA announces shortage of possible COVID-19 treatment
In the two weeks since President Donald Trump touted the drug chloroquine as a possible treatment for coronavirus, pharmacies have been trying to get their hands on it.
In the two weeks since President Donald Trump touted the drug chloroquine as a possible treatment for coronavirus, pharmacies have been trying to get their hands on it.
Former ‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton is reading to COVID-19 quarantined people live on Twitter
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
Dr. Anthony Fauci under increased security after receiving threats: report
The nation's top infectious disease expert is under increased security tonight after receiving threats, according to The Washington Post.
The nation's top infectious disease expert is under increased security tonight after receiving threats, according to The Washington Post.
Costco to limit number of people in stores
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
‘How to make toilet paper’ search spiked 1,300 percent on Google amid COVID-19 pandemic
Google said there has been a spike in people searching for “how to make toilet paper.”
Google said there has been a spike in people searching for “how to make toilet paper.”
Lose your job? Furloughed? Expert gives advice on how to pay your bills
It’s the first of the month and bills due. So what do you if COVID-19 has you suddenly unemployed, furloughed, or unable to pay up?
It’s the first of the month and bills due. So what do you if COVID-19 has you suddenly unemployed, furloughed, or unable to pay up?
Tenants rights groups call for rent and mortgage payments to be canceled
Wednesday marks the the first of the month, and that's usually when rent and mortgages are due for millions of people across the country.
Wednesday marks the the first of the month, and that's usually when rent and mortgages are due for millions of people across the country.
Fountains of Wayne musician Adam Schlesinger dies of COVID-19
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.
Health leaders now recommend people wear a mask to combat COVID-19
Leading health experts now recommend people wear a mask when they must leave the house to help combat COVID-19.
Leading health experts now recommend people wear a mask when they must leave the house to help combat COVID-19.