Abortion providers sue Texas over virus outbreak order

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Planned Parenthood joined other abortion providers Wednesday in suing Texas over moving to ban abortions during the coronavirus outbreak, including one clinic owner saying Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's weekend order has already resulted in more than 150 canceled appointments.

Miller Lite to donate $1M to unemployed bartenders amid coronavirus outbreak

“Taps are off. But tips are needed,” reads the text in a video the company tweeted. “Click to donate to the millions out of work. We’ll start with $1,000,000.”

Amazon fights coronavirus price-gouging, suspends 3,900 accounts

Amazon said Monday that it has already suspended more than 3,900 seller accounts for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.

A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life

Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.

Coronavirus deaths in the US tops 1,000

U.S. deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped 1,000 on Wednesday night as all 50 states have reported confirmed cases of the disease.

Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote

The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.

Health experts identify new COVID-19 symptoms

Just because new symptoms associated with coronavirus have been discovered, doesn’t mean the virus is mutating.

North Texas businesses eagerly wait for disaster loan assistance

The $2 trillion stimulus package expected to be ready for President Donald Trump’s signature on Thursday includes something called the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses.

Five inmates in Dallas County jail diagnosed with COVID-19

At least five inmates who have been in the Dallas County jail have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Dow gains fade as $2T coronavirus pkg. meets Democratic opposition

U.S. equity markets battled higher Wednesday morning after lawmakers struck a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virginia governor urges Falwell to rethink welcoming students back to Liberty University

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.