US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as coronavirus struck

The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.

Navy to widen USS Roosevelt probe, delaying decision on commander

The United States Navy will widen its probe of the USS Roosevelt, a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier, officials told the Associated Press.

NJ school district halts Zoom meetings after hacker reportedly streamed porn, racist message

A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.

SNAP benefits expanded for online grocery store orders

Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Local doctor opens nursing homes only for patients infected with COVID-19

In an effort to reduce the growing number of deaths in nursing homes as a result of COVID-19, one local doctor has opened up several assisted living facilities only for treating patients who have tested positive for the virus. 

Cases of pets contracting COVID-19 prompt social distancing calls for pets

In the age of the coronavirus, people tend to think of social distancing in terms of people, and the thought of infecting their precious furry friends never crossed their minds.

Phoenix city estimates paint grim post-coronavirus future for city's economy

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the economy has been in rough shape, and the pandemic's economic impact on the City of Phoenix is starting to become clear.

Lawsuit: US citizens with immigrant spouses should get help

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.

Red Cross holds blood drive at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix

"I just miss baseball. I think we're all ready for sports to come back and uplift this community," former D-backs pitcher J.J. Putz said.

Family mourns Navajo Nation woman who died 5 days after COVID-19 diagnosis

A grandmother and member of the Navajo Nation is being mourned after she passed away from COVID-19 while being hospitalized in Phoenix.

'We're not all going to survive this': Economic impact from COVID-19 forces salon owner to close

A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.

Vice President Pence doesn't wear mask for Mayo Clinic visit

Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.