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Asian stocks higher after Trump promise of virus aid
BEIJING — Major Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street rebounded on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak. Benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all advanced.
Mar 17, 2020 9:43 PM
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Trump pushes for massive aid from Congress, checks to public
WASHINGTON — In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to
Mar 17, 2020 9:27 PM
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Detroit 3, UAW agree on measures to keep plants running
Detroit's three automakers have agreed to partial factory shutdowns, deep cleaning of equipment and longer periods between shifts to head off union demands for U.S. plant closures due to the coronavirus threat.
Mar 17, 2020 8:08 PM
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Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus
NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.
Mar 17, 2020 7:44 PM
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India's restrictive criteria for virus testing may mask toll
NEW DELHI — A British citizen appeared at a public hospital in India's capital with a cough, difficulty breathing and a private clinic's referral for a coronavirus test. She was turned away.
Mar 17, 2020 7:29 PM
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Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people for eight days of music, food and culture, has been postponed over coronavirus concerns, officials announced Tuesday.
Mar 17, 2020 7:03 PM
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Ohio Democratic Party sues over delay of primary election
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Politicians of all stripes expressed frustration Tuesday after Ohio's primary was postponed until June by the state's elected officials amid concerns attendance at polling places would contribute to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 17, 2020 6:51 PM
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China to expel American reporters after US curbs its media
BEIJING — China said Wednesday it will revoke the media credentials of all American journalists at three major U.S. news organizations, in effect expelling them from the country, in response to U.S. restrictions on Chinese state-controlled media.
Mar 17, 2020 6:45 PM
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Trump clinches GOP nomination with Tuesday primary wins
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has clinched the Republican Party nomination, surpassing the necessary delegate threshold.
Mar 17, 2020 6:33 PM
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Fed launches 2 emergency programs last seen in 2008 crisis
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve put in motion two emergency lending programs Tuesday that were last deployed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to ease the flow of credit to businesses and households struggling amid the viral outbreak.
Mar 17, 2020 5:30 PM
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