Doctor on frontline of COVID-19 battle dies in NYC

A New York City physician known for his dedication to patient care continued working on the frontlines of the pandemic in an intensive care unit and died from COVID-19.

Navajo Nation reports 69 more cases; death toll rises by 2

The Navajo Nation has been hit hard from the outbreak and tribal officials said the latest figures raised the tribe's total number of cases to 4,071 with 142 deaths.

Six feet may not be far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in windy weather, study suggests

Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.

Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel

Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.

An antidote to coronavirus blues? A Picasso on your wall

After an eight-week delay caused by France’s COVID-19 lockdown, the Christie’s auction house in Paris is hosting a raffle draw Wednesday for “Nature Morte,” an oil on canvas that Picasso painted in 1921.

Stocks reverse course as investors take profits

U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board giving up earlier gains as investors took profits and reassessed the progress of a potential coronavirus treatment.

'No evidence' COVID-19 can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says

There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

COVID-19 in Minnesota: Non-ICU hospitalizations spike to 316 Tuesday, over 300 for 1st time

Minnesota recorded 665 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths attributed to the disease Tuesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 748 and the total number of positive cases to 17,029, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health. 

Fed's Powell says new lending programs to launch by June 1

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.

Millennial Money: Put off debt payments to start saving now

If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.

New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service

A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak

The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.

Agency: US provides $150M to Arizona for COVID-19 testing

The federal government is providing $150.1 million of new funding to Arizona to support testing for COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.

Peoria library expands curbside service, creates home hangout kits
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The City of Peoria's libraries have expanded curbside service and created home hangout kits to help parents entertain their kids amid COVID-19.