Ask Amy: Sandwich issue brings Costanza to mind
Dear Amy: I’m a man in my 50s working in a small office. My workplace problem is extremely insignificant and…
What Shakespeare can — and can’t — teach us about Covid-19
Kate Maltby explains how humankind has fought previous plagues on and off the page and examines Shakespeare's work -- "Romeo…
Coronavirus: Insurance companies pause dividend payments
Insurers have followed regulatory advice to scrap dividends during the coronavirus crisis
15th employee contracts COVID-19 at Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
The 15th employee at the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court office tested positive for coronavirus. | Sun-Times file…
WEDNESDAY’S WEATHER-TRAFFIC: More scattered rain before risk of severe storms
North Georgia will get about 13 hours of daylight Wednesday, and much of it will be unobstructed by clouds or…
5 things to know for April 8: Coronavirus, White House, health, Navy, stimulus bill
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Europe’s deep recession piles pressure on EU to agree new relief package
Europe's top two economies are contracting at their fastest pace in decades, according to forecasts published Wednesday, underscoring the urgent…
Sadiq Khan says London now has enough critical care beds to cope
The first patient was admitted to the new NHS Nightingale Hospital last night
The power of family dance parties when the world is falling apart
Most popular psychology today tells us to battle stress with calculated calm and solitude. But sometimes, we just need to…
Coronavirus updates: U.S. toll nears 13,000 as drug touted by Trump put to test
Hydroxychloroquine is clinically unproven as a treatment for COVID-19, but Mr. Trump's vigorous endorsement has led to a controversial rush…
Millions of low-income Americans are at risk of missing out on stimulus payments
There are as many as 10 million low-income, childless adults in the United States who are eligible for the federal…
Some ER doctors are losing pay and hours even as coronavirus rages
Many emergency room doctors around the country are seeing their hours, pay and benefits cut, even as the coronavirus overwhelms…
CDC set to loosen some back-to-work guidelines, Pence says
Agency will suggest making it easier for those who've self-isolated after being near someone with COVID-19 to return to work…
US states race to fight the nearly 400,000 coronavirus cases with long-awaited medical shipments
The United States is quickly approaching 400,000 coronavirus cases, and states grappling with the overwhelming numbers are bringing in medical…
Global stocks and US futures retreat on coronavirus caution
Asia Pacific markets were volatile Wednesday, following losses on Wall Street as investors continue to look out for more signs…
States are burning through medical supplies and struggling to find more
After weeks of warning about frustrations and roadblocks to shoring up medical supplies, some state and city leaders are now…
Covid-19 is removing crucial voices from patients’ bedsides
The Covid-19 pandemic is stifling the voices of patients' most effective advocates, say Drs. Joseph Sakran and Chethan Sathya: their…
Keep your cat indoors if you’re self-isolating to limit spread of coronavirus, vets advise owners
Cat owners who are self-isolating or have Covid-19 symptoms should consider keeping their pets indoors to stop them carrying the…
Protesters destroy Ivory Coast coronavirus testing centre
As COVID-19 cases rise in Ivory Coast, Abidjan residents attack testing centre they say may expose them to the virus.
Italy closes ports to refugee ships because of coronavirus
A national emergency blocking ports for refugees and migrants will expire on July 31, but deadline might be extended.
CNN Poll: Majority of Americans now say the federal government has done a poor job of preventing coronavirus spread
A majority of Americans -- 55% -- now say the federal government has done a poor job preventing the spread…
I was stolen from, beaten up and swindled — it was the best trip ever
Nearly 25 years ago, CNN Travel's Global Editor Barry Neild journeyed across Europe by train to Morocco with barely $100…
100 American Airlines flight attendants have coronavirus, union says
(CNN) — The union representing flight attendants for American Airlines says about 100 flight attendants have tested positive for the coronavirus.…
Panera Bread is selling groceries as restaurant sales plummet
Panera Bread is selling groceries as housebound consumers eat fewer meals from restaurants.
How long can you guarantee an interest rate?
It's rare to find a lender offering a rate lock for longer than 90 days, but there are exceptions. You…
Why more countries are embracing face masks
The newfound embrace of the face mask comes after the World Health Organization moderated its stance, saying home-made masks may…
HOMETOWN HELPERS: NYC pizzeria feeding Mt. Sinai staff battling coronavirus with a customer donor program
Mount Sinai Hospital may be running low on masks and gowns, but it has plenty of PPE — Personal Pizzas…
Pets are at low risk of coronavirus, but here’s why they should be social distancing, too, according to experts
Here’s something to get tails wagging: Pets are at very low risk of contracting coronavirus, but precautions should still be…
‘It could not be more perfect for right now’: Whimsical video game world of ‘Animal Crossing’ flourishes amid coronavirus lockdowns
The whimsical video game "Animal Crossing" has become a cultural phenomenon during the coronavirus crisis, dominating countless social media feeds.
Orland Park chef surprises neighbors when he creates ice sculptures for video tutorials for Joliet Junior College students
Even ice carving classes at Joliet Junior College have shifted to online only, resulting in the instructor's neighbors getting a…
Inmates with ongoing innocence claims sit in prisons threatened by coronavirus as courts shut down
Innocence claims are among the many legal matters potentially delayed by the spread of COVID-19, a pandemic that has brought…
‘Saint Frances’: A Chicago film star is born in locally made indie
A 6-year-old girl (Ramona Edith Williams) falls under the care of an inept nanny (Kelly O’Sullivan) in “Saint Frances.” |…
Draft analysis: Bears don’t need to add to one of league’s best D-lines
Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks celebrates during their playoff game against the Eagles on Jan. 6, 2019. | Photo by…
Coronavirus pandemic makes Passover, Easter and Ramadan harder, so religious leaders Zooming into living rooms
With no social gatherings due to coronavirus, many religious holidays will be celebrated at home and on the internet.
Man smashes into Beavercreek Best Buy, steals items
Beavercreek police have asked that anyone with information on the break-in call the police department at 937-426-1225.
Coronavirus live updates: US coronavirus cases top 400,000; Euro zone fails to reach stimulus deal
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 400,000 on Wednesday, according to figures provided by NBC, with…
Former Brazilian soccer player Ronaldinho granted house arrest in Paraguay after ‘fake’ passports claims
Former Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho has been granted house arrest in Paraguay after allegedly entering the country with false documents.
Tesla furloughs staff and slashes salaries as Covid-19 pandemic worsens
Tesla is telling staff to brace for pay cuts and furloughs as the Covid-19 pandemic disrupts operations and cripples demand.
Rate of coronavirus-related deaths, cases among black residents alarms cities
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s mayor pledged an aggressive public health campaign aimed at the city’s black and brown communities Monday…
‘I’ve lost my world:’ Market Basket worker dies from coronavirus as grocery employees call for more protection
Family and co-workers are mourning a Salem Market Basket worker who died of coronavirus-related illness, while grocery employees from across…
Former MLS player helping Spain in fight against coronavirus
MADRID (AP) - Toni Dovale has a different routine than most Spanish soccer players during the coronavirus pandemic. While some…
The wild world of America’s private zoos
Along with Italian marble and Egyptian antiquities, legendary newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst filled his San Simeon estate with hundreds…
Wojo: Al Kaline always happy to help, even a helpless player like me
Sadly, there can be no public farewell for Mr. Tiger, at least not now.
Wisconsin voters forced to choose between health, democracy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — If Wisconsin was a test case for voting in the age of coronavirus, it did not…
New Southeast D.C. apartments offer view of center field
TOWN SQUARE | The 1205 Collection, an addition to the West Half development at 1205 Half St. SE, includes apartments…