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An Indian family froze to death crossing the Canada-US border, a perilous trip becoming more common
On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S.…
National parks balancing demands for cell service, silence
National parks are grappling with how to expand cellphone service while preserving the serenity of nature
Somber Congress delivers nearly $500B more in virus aid
Congress has delivered a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending, almost unanimously rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under …
Canada, US extend border restrictions for another 30 days
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their border closed to nonessential travel for another 30 days
Wildfire fighting plan eyes 1,000 miles of new fuel breaks
A plan to help in the battle against devastating wildfires creates fuel breaks 400 feet wide along nearly 1,000 miles of roads in southwestern Idaho and southe…
Washington returning 400 ventilators for use in New York
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says the state will return more than 400 ventilators of the 500 it has received from the federal government so they can go to New Yo…
Washington state stay-at-home order extended through May 4
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has extended his order to keep non-essential businesses closed and most of the state’s residents home through May 4, saying that soc…
Trump admin moves toward promoting broader use of face masks
The Trump administration is formalizing new guidance to recommend that many, if not all, Americans wear face coverings when leaving home, in an effort to slow …
Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-stricken ship
The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus was fired Thursday by Navy leaders who said he created a panic by send…
Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave carrier amid virus outbreak
U.S. Navy officials say nearly 3,000 sailors aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier where the coronavirus has spread will be taken off the ship by Friday as military l…
Trump adds 30 days to distancing guidelines as virus spreads
President Donald Trump is extending the voluntary national shutdown for a month as sickness and death from the coronavirus pandemic rise in the U.S. The initia…
Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week
Canada tells US not to put troops at border during pandemic
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government has told the Trump administration that it is not in favor of the U.S. putting troops at the U.S.-Canada border amid the pandemic
Washington agrees on unrivaled $2 trillion virus rescue bill
The White House and Senate leaders of both political parties have reached agreement on a $2 trillion measure to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health ca…
Virus aid package stalls in Washington
Washington is straining to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreak
National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the virus
Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home because of the coronavirus