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How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus

President Trump on Sunday described models showing U.S. coronavirus cases could peak in two weeks — at Easter — a time when he had hoped things would be back to normal for parts of the country. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus

After two weeks of wavering on guidelines that put normal American life on hold, President Trump extended until April 30 measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Health

News Brief: Social Distancing, COVID-19 Modeling, New York Deaths

by Rachel Martin , David Greene

News Brief: Social Distancing, COVID-19 Modeling, New York Deaths

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Cybersecurity Lawyer Who Flagged The WHO Hack Warns Of 'Massive' Remote Work Risks

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Cybersecurity Lawyer Who Flagged The WHO Hack Warns Of 'Massive' Remote Work Risks

by Mohamad ElBardicy , Emma Bowman

Cybersecurity Lawyer Who Flagged The WHO Hack Warns Of 'Massive' Remote Work Risks

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Education

Musical Duo's Bookings Disappear During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Performance, Art and Learning Cascada de Flores

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Bayan Ko Florante Aguilar

National

New York's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 1,000

by Joel Rose

New York's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 1,000

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Europe

During COVID-19 Outbreak, Hungary's Orbán Grabs Power

by Joanna Kakissis

During COVID-19 Outbreak, Hungary's Orbán Grabs Power

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Farewell and Encounter Astralia

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Out of Nothing Astralia

Food

New York Shop Uses Dr. Anthony Fauci's Face To Adorn Doughnuts

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Business

Instacart, Amazon Workers Plan To Strike Over Safety Concerns

by Shannon Bond

Instacart, Amazon Workers Plan To Strike Over Safety Concerns

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Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand

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Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand

by John Burnett

Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand

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Thanks for the Beautiful Land on the Delta Stefon Harris

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Law

How Is The Justice System Responding To COVID-19's Spread?

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Pregnant Women Could Give Birth In Hospitals Filled With COVID-19 Patients

by Sacha Pfeiffer

Pregnant Women Could Give Birth In Hospitals Filled With COVID-19 Patients

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Coronavirus Patient Urges Young People To Socially Distance

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Despite Trump's Claims, U.S. Falls Behind In Coronavirus Testing

by Allison Aubrey

Despite Trump's Claims, U.S. Falls Behind In Coronavirus Testing

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Vainglory Helios

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Cycles of 9 Mark Pritchard

Asia

U.S. Continues To Point Out That China Is Where Coronavirus Began

by Emily Feng , Michele Kelemen , Sylvia Poggioli

U.S. Continues To Point Out That China Is Where Coronavirus Began

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While You're Fading Stèv

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Animals

Poultry Supplier Says Baby Chick Sales Are Way Up

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Coronavirus Hits Texas Living Center For Disabled Persons

by Christopher Connelly

Coronavirus Hits Texas Living Center For Disabled Persons

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The Sondersong Whale Fall

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True Places Whale Fall

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Research News

With Strict Social Distancing, U.S. COVID-19 Deaths May Total 100,000

by Nurith Aizenman

With Strict Social Distancing, U.S. COVID-19 Deaths May Total 100,000

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The Coronavirus Crisis

How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus

by Tamara Keith , Franco Ordoñez , Ayesha Rascoe , Roberta Rampton

How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus

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Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic

Facebook says it's dedicating $100 million to prop up news organizations pummeled by the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic

by David Folkenflik

Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic

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National

How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up To Take On Coronavirus Challenges

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News Brief: Social Distancing, COVID-19 Modeling, New York Deaths

Cybersecurity Lawyer Who Flagged The WHO Hack Warns Of 'Massive' Remote Work Risks

Musical Duo's Bookings Disappear During COVID-19 Pandemic

New York's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 1,000

During COVID-19 Outbreak, Hungary's Orbán Grabs Power

New York Shop Uses Dr. Anthony Fauci's Face To Adorn Doughnuts

Instacart, Amazon Workers Plan To Strike Over Safety Concerns

Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand

How Is The Justice System Responding To COVID-19's Spread?

Pregnant Women Could Give Birth In Hospitals Filled With COVID-19 Patients

Coronavirus Patient Urges Young People To Socially Distance

Despite Trump's Claims, U.S. Falls Behind In Coronavirus Testing

U.S. Continues To Point Out That China Is Where Coronavirus Began

Poultry Supplier Says Baby Chick Sales Are Way Up

Coronavirus Hits Texas Living Center For Disabled Persons

With Strict Social Distancing, U.S. COVID-19 Deaths May Total 100,000

How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus

Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic

How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up To Take On Coronavirus Challenges

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