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Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April

Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department said Wednesday it wants to dedicate $500 billion to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic thre
Harry and Meghan urge 'empathy and kindness' against virus

Harry and Meghan urge 'empathy and kindness' against virus

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here's a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness
Olympic leaders back IOC's Tokyo stance after rare criticism

Olympic leaders back IOC's Tokyo stance after rare criticism

GENEVA — Regional Olympic officials on Wednesday rallied around the IOC and backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled, as direct criticism from gold medallist athletes built amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Computer-graphics pioneers win tech's Turing prize

Computer-graphics pioneers win tech's Turing prize

The technology that animated movies like “Toy Story” and enabled a variety of special effects is the focus of this year’s Turing Award, the technology industry’s version of the Nobel Prize.
Tom Hanks says he has the 'blahs' but no fever in isolation

Tom Hanks says he has the 'blahs' but no fever in isolation

NEW YORK — Tom Hanks says he feels the “blahs” but has no fever as he and wife Rita Wilson remain in isolation in an Australian residence after being discharged from a hospital following their coronavirus diagnosis.
Fox News opinion stars adjust their tone on virus

Fox News opinion stars adjust their tone on virus

NEW YORK — Fox News Channel's influential prime-time lineup is starting to reflect the changed realities of the coronavirus outbreak, without embracing old enemies.
Judge hands major win to Katy Perry in 'Dark Horse' dispute

Judge hands major win to Katy Perry in 'Dark Horse' dispute

LOS ANGELES — A federal judge in Los Angeles handed a major victory to Katy Perry on Tuesday, overturning a jury's verdict that found the pop superstar and her collaborators copied her 2013 hit “Dark Horse” from a 2009 Christian rap song. U.S.
With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders

With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary upended by the coronavirus and building pressure on Bernie Sanders to abandon his campaign.
Progressive Newman ousts Rep. Lipinski in Illinois primary

Progressive Newman ousts Rep. Lipinski in Illinois primary

CHICAGO — Progressive Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep.
Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico

Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico

SAN DIEGO — The Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said Tuesday, using powers they say the president has during pandemics like the coronavirus ou