Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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National
Coronavirus: 2 Key Questions For The Head Of The National Guard
More than 8,100 members of the U.S. National Guard have been mobilized across the U.S. to help communities deal with the coronavirus.
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National
Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Go Running? Is Food Shopping Too Risky? What's Herd Immunity?
Each week we're answering pressing questions about the coronavirus pandemic. This week the topics range from outdoor exercise to ibuprofen.
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National
As Hanging Out Gets Difficult, More People Are Turning To Social Video Games
Online video games are proving popular as people look for a way to socialize during this time of social distancing. Some game developers are even changing games' rules to cater to the new reality.
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National
Sports Leagues Shutter Their Seasons – And Leave Fans Wondering What To Do Now
What had seemed unimaginable just days earlier is suddenly the new reality: Sports in America are on hold.
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Health
Coronavirus FAQs: What's 'Flattening The Curve'? Should I Travel?
Should you take that trip? How long does the virus last on surfaces? And what does it mean to "flatten the curve?"
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Politics
Trump Administration Announces Measures To Speed Coronavirus Testing
The federal government has been sharply criticized for its slow response to the viral disease COVID-19, particularly when it comes to testing.
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National
No March Madness: NCAA Cancels Men's And Women's Basketball Tournaments
The NCAA's move was the latest in a string of dramatic cancellations across the U.S. sports landscape.
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Health
Life During Coronavirus: What Different Countries Are Doing To Stop The Spread
From a nationwide "red zone" to travel restrictions to school closures, governments around the globe are taking steps to try to slow the spread of the outbreak.
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Health
As Schools Close Due To Coronavirus, Nearly 300 Million Kids Aren't In Class
According to the United Nations, 22 countries on three continents have closed schools due to the virus. China by far has the most students affected: more than 233 million.
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National
Coronavirus Testing: What To Know As It Becomes Available Across The U.S.
The tests will likely find infections around the country — including cases that had gone undetected. The CDC says it has enough kits to test at least 75,000 people and that more are on order.