New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that 783 people died in the state the day before from coronavirus, a number similar to previous days this week. Cuomo said it’s a sign the number of deaths is stabilizing, but at a “horrific rate.” Watch his remarks. Free America Network Articles
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Lives to Remember: Fire Marshal John Knox
Legendary FDNY Fire Marshal John Knox died of COVID-19 on March 16. After serving in Korea, Knox investigated hundreds of fires in the 70s and 80s with the FDNY. He came out of retirement after 9/11 to help work at ground zero. Anthony Mason remembers his life of service. Free […]
Lives to Remember: Patricia Bosworth, David Driskell and others
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include celebrated author Patricia Bosworth, Former New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey and art historian David Driskell. Anthony Mason profiles them and others for our series Lives to Remember. Free America Network […]
Both parties wrestle cost and image issues of conventions
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage across the country and unemployment rates skyrocket, leaders from both parties are worried about how they will be able to fund their conventions. In an average year, hosting a major party convention can cost tens of millions. Some Democratic Party leaders have expressed […]
NHL player Colby Cave dies at 25
Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after a brain bleed this week. He was 25. The NHL club confirmed Cave’s death with a statement from his family: “Our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends, the entire hockey community, and many more. We thank everyone for […]
Ventilator shortage spurs team of doctors to take extreme measures
A group of doctors are working on a procedure in which one ventilator can serve multiple patients, as medical professionals across the U.S. fight on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Ventilators are in critically short supply nationwide, and are needed to keep patients alive in the most serious stage […]
Coronavirus live updates: Governors call for $500 billion in aid, Italy to set up ‘immunity passports’
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 1,724,700 Global deaths: At least 104,900 US cases: More than 503,500 US deaths: […]
NYC mayor announces public schools will remain closed rest of academic year, but governor pushes back
Russell Sage Junior High School closed, Google Classroom sign. Lindsey Nicholson Education Images | Getty Images New York City public schools will stay closed for the remainder of the academic year due to the spread of the coronavirus, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Saturday. “There’s nothing easy […]
US coronavirus deaths highest in the world even as hospitalizations slow in New York epicenter
Medical workers in a Monut Sinai ambulance respond to a call in the Financial District of New York, on Monday, March 30, 2020. Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images The United States surpassed Italy on Saturday as the country with the most coronavirus deaths in the world, according to data from […]
Animal rescues are going to need more help than ever once coronavirus restrictions are lifted
Cafe Meow Parlour in New York City. Sarah Whitten | CNBC Nestled in the Lower East Side of Manhattan is a shop with a unique table in the window. A simple wood ledge is balanced on four big white letters that spell out the word “MEOW.” On a typical day, […]