US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus

The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment

The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.

UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms

Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

J.O. Combs Unified School District delays in-person learning as mass call-out delays start of school year

People are speaking out as officials with J.O. Combs Unified School District prepares to hold a meeting over a staff call-out that resulted in officials delaying the start of the new school year.

Zoom-bombing: A prank that could lead to serious criminal charges

An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings. 

Arizona DES director talks unemployment claims, fraudulent cases

Director of Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES), Michael Wisehart, elaborates on fraud in the unemployment system and weekly payouts.

Arizona close to meeting COVID-19 metrics for school reopenings

Health expert Will Humble says Arizona could meet all three metrics that will allow at least a partial reopening of schools by Labor Day.

Seahawks announce first 3 home games to be played without fans

The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday that the team would play at least its first three home games of the 2020 season without fans at CenturyLink Field.

Hospital visitation policy is keeping family from seeing terminally ill boy, father says

Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.

Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos

An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.