Frisco woman stuck in Africa due to COVID-19 flight restrictions

Andrea Olatunji lost her father to natural causes and traveled from North Texas to Lagos, Nigeria with her sister for his funeral nearly three weeks ago. During her trip, the ripple effect of the virus halted air travel.

USS Theodore Roosevelt commander: Crew needs to be isolated after 200 positive coronavirus tests

In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.

Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart

A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.

Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression

The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.

Federal appeals court puts Austin judge ruling on Texas abortion ban on hold

A federal appeals court is putting on hold a victory for Texas abortion providers who are trying to stop the state from shuttering clinics during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kevin Bacon talks #IStayHomeFor social media campaign amid global coronavirus outbreak

We know him from film and television, but now legendary actor and musician Kevin Bacon is using his "Six Degrees” reputation for a good cause during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Dallas County reports two deaths, 82 new COVID-19 coronavirus cases on Tuesday

County health officials said of the 82 new cases, 26 were from senior or long-term care facilities. There are now 631 coronavirus cases in Dallas County, the most in the state.

Man faces assault charges after coughing on FBI agents

A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies. 

1st coronavirus death of a person under 18 in NYC

New York City has recorded its first coronavirus death of a person under 18 years old, according to the city Health Department.