State openings bring risks and huge stakes for America -- and Trump

America is stirring, but it's every state for itself.

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Trump aims to punish China over coronavirus pandemic

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Australia begins easing restrictions as infection rate continues to fall

When it comes to the coronavirus, South Australia ought to now be considered among the safest places in the world. That was the message from one of country's leading public health officials this week, as much of Australia began the slow process of easing restrictions.

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Boeing is raising $25 billion and says it doesn't need a federal bailout

Boeing won't be needing a federal bailout after all.

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Concerns mount over health of US citizen detained in Russia amid coronavirus pandemic

The US ambassador to Russia and the family of Paul Whelan expressed concern for his treatment and well-being as the US citizen remains detained in Moscow amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Welcome to the worst economy ever

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Coronavirus is 'emboldening' Myanmar military to carry out 'war crimes' says UN human rights expert

A leading United Nations human rights expert claims the Myanmar military is carrying out "war crimes" against ethnic minorities, emboldened by special extended powers intended to help control the spread of the coronavirus.

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Rishi Kapoor, Bollywood actor, dies age 67

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died in hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family representative confirmed in a statement. He was 67.

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FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows 'positive effect' on recovery time

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Wuhan shows the world that the end of lockdown is just the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis

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Hundreds of laid-off workers line up outside of Vegas casino for food

Laid-off workers are lining up in front of a Las Vegas casino to get food, as a result of the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

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US Navy stages back-to-back challenges to Beijing's South China Sea claims

A United States Navy warship conducted a "freedom of navigation operation" Wednesday aimed in part at challenging China's claims in the South China Sea, the second such operation in as many days near disputed islands that the US has accused Beijing of militarizing.

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'A historic shock.' It's like India stopped using any energy

Global energy use has been dealt such a huge blow by the coronavirus pandemic that it's like wiping out demand from all of India, a country of 1.3 billion people and the world's third biggest consumer.

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Los Angeles is now the first major US city to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents

Los Angeles is offering free coronavirus testing to all residents, becoming the first major United States city to do so.

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SoftBank warns of even steeper losses as it takes a $6.6 billion hit on WeWork

SoftBank is warning that it will fall deeper into the red, just two weeks after it shocked investors by forecasting a record annual loss.

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Elon Musk criticizes coronavirus stay-at-home orders, calling them 'fascist'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is railing against stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus pandemic, calling them "fascist" and likening them to "forcibly imprisoning people in their homes" during a Tesla earnings call Wednesday.

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Wuhan shows that the end of lockdown is just the start of the Covid-19 crisis

All around the world, people are waiting for the announcement that the coronavirus pandemic is contained and they can return to normal life.

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The rise of bubble tea, one of Asia's most beloved beverages

What do a sexy Hong Kong icon, a bankrupted entrepreneur and a failed military defense campaign have in common?

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Up to 60 bodies found in four trucks outside Brooklyn funeral home

Four trucks containing as many as 60 bodies have been discovered outside a Brooklyn funeral home after someone reported fluids dripping from the trucks, a law enforcement official told CNN.

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1990s fashion: A brief history of what we wore

Nineties fashion was hard to pin down. A clash of trends screamed for our attention while others were so quietly cool they're still sartorial staples in our collective wardrobes: slip dresses, Doc Martens, chokers, crop tops.

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Deaths soar in country that didn't lock down. Officials identify big reason why.

Unlike its European neighbors, Swedish officials did not institute lock down measures to combat the Covid-19 epidemic. CNN's Phil Black takes a look at how that has affected the country's outbreak.

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A zoo is opening back up with a drive-thru experience

There have long been drive-thru theaters, fast food restaurants and even, in some places, pharmacies.

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Black-owned businesses weigh needs against Covid-19 risk

While many businesses are allowed to reopen in Georgia, some black business owners are struggling with the decision, especially since black Americans appear to be at a higher risk for Covid-19.

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'Jeopardy!' contestant breaks show's unwritten rule

"Jeopardy!" contestant Sarah Jett Rayburn broke new ground on the game show by interrupting host Alex Trebek during a key part of the show.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world

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Watch these Irrfan Khan masterpieces to understand his brilliance

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A 72-year-old man has completed a solo trans-Atlantic rowing trip in 96 days

A 72-year-old rower has finished a solo trans-Atlantic crossing he started at the end of January -- well before the coronavirus outbreak had spread around the globe.

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Potential coronavirus vaccine being tested in Germany could 'supply millions' by end of year

A German company working with US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has begun human trials of a potential Covid-19 vaccine that could supply millions by the end of the year, according to the two firms.

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Tom Hagen, one of Norway's richest men, arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife

Norwegian multimillionaire Tom Hagen has been arrested on suspicion of killing his wife, Anne-Elisabeth Hagen, who disappeared 18 months ago.

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Want to join my bubble? This is what your future social life could look like

Never before have so many people in the world lived in such tiny bubbles. With billions across the globe now under coronavirus-related restrictions, it has been weeks — or even months for some — since we socialized with anyone outside our homes.

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Pence tours clinic without a mask despite policy

Vice President Pence, who leads the White House's coronavirus task force, did not wear a mask while touring the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota despite being informed that wearing a mask is part of the clinic's policy.

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Watch Irrfan Khan interviewed in 2015

We meet the "Life of Pi" star in Mumbai to talk movies, the future and why he cheated to get into drama school.

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Volkswagen takes $3 billion hit but still expects to make a profit this year

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Father remembers daughter as an ER doctor who put her life on the line to take care of Covid-19 patients

Dr. Lorna Breen was not struggling with any emotional difficulties or problems with stress prior to being on the front lines of battling a pandemic, her father says.

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The next pandemic could be even worse

This is war.

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Volkswagen takes $3 billion hit but still expects to make a profit this year

Volkswagen still expects to post an operating profit this year despite the "unprecedented crisis" triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, which slammed sales and earnings in the first quarter.

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Reporter's notebook: CNN's return to Wuhan after 76-day lockdown

CNN's David Culver returns to Wuhan, ground zero of the the novel coronavirus, three months after the Chinese city of 11 million people went into a 76-day lockdown. Here's what he found.

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Swedish deputy PM: Covid-19 'is a marathon, not a sprint'

Sweden has been an outlier during the coronavirus outbreak, refraining from imposing strict limits on citizens' lives.

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Stacey Abrams on VP potential: It's Joe Biden's choice

During an interview with CNN's Don Lemon, former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams discusses the possibility of being 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden's choice for vice president.

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Rare inflammatory syndrome seen in US child with Covid-19

US doctors say they may have seen a possible complication of coronavirus infection in a young child: a rare inflammatory condition called Kawasaki disease.

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Sweden and Georgia vs. everywhere else

The issue of states reopening versus states remaining closed is the top political question of the moment. Lives and livelihoods hang in the balance and we're starting to get some data.

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The Fox News/MSNBC mirror: Chris Hayes debunks video as Tucker Carlson hypes it

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.

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Big commercial labs given priority for coronavirus testing equipment by feds

President Donald Trump said Monday that he is confident the US is conducting enough coronavirus testing to begin rebooting the economy, declaring at the White House press briefing that "testing is not going to be a problem at all."

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California police investigating after viral video shows deputy punching teen

A police department and sheriff's office in Northern California are investigating a deputy's use of force after a viral video showed an officer punching a teen lying on the ground while attempting to detain him.

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Stacey Abrams on sexual assault allegation against former VP: 'I believe Joe Biden'

Former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Tuesday night that she believes the denial by former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign regarding onetime staffer Tara Reade's allegation that Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993.

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People with eating disorders have suffered all their lives. Now they're struggling even more

Cara Lisette has spent more than half her life battling anorexia. Now under the coronavirus lockdown, she says she is also fighting to find the few foods she considers "safe" to eat.

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Feng shui: Using ancient design principles in contemporary interiors

Hong Kong-based designer and feng shui consultant Thierry Chow's tips for incorporating elements of the ancient Chinese philosophy into your home.

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New Zealanders are so eager to eat burgers after the coronavirus lockdown that police are having to enforce crowd control

Police in New Zealand have been required to enforce crowd control measures at a popular fast food outlet after large numbers of people rushed to buy burgers following a relaxing of the country's lockdown measures on Tuesday.

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AMC bans Universal films from its theaters over 'Trolls World Tour' spat

AMC Theaters says it will no longer screen films made by Universal Pictures — a serious escalation of a dispute over the merits of releasing movies in theaters before allowing the public to watch them digitally.

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Dozens of virus cases linked to US primary voting

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This star survived a close call with a black hole. Eventually, it will become a planet

A red giant star strayed too close to a supermassive black hole in a galaxy 250 million light-years away. Instead of being gobbled up, the star survived -- but it's not in an ideal situation, either. In a drawn-out process of destruction that leads to a kind of renewal, the star will transform into a planet.

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The pandemic is changing how Americans shop for food

As restaurants and grocery stores rapidly adjust their business models, CNN's Dianne Gallagher looks at how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way Americans shop for food.

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Hard-hit US cities begin testing asymptomatic residents

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Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus persists next year, says Tokyo 2020 president

The Olympics could be canceled if the Covid-19 pandemic continues into next year, according to the Tokyo 2020 president.

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'Little Women: Atlanta' star Ms. Minnie dies after car crash

Reality television star Ashley Ross, known as Ms. Minnie on Lifetime's "Little Women: Atlanta," died Monday from injuries sustained in a car accident, her publicist Liz Dixson told CNN.

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Experts say states easing restrictions too early may increase the US coronavirus death toll

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Sweden says its coronavirus approach has worked. The numbers suggest a different story

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Experts say states easing restrictions too early may increase the US coronavirus death toll

A leading coronavirus model has upped its predicted death toll again, this time projecting 74,000 Americans will lose their lives to the virus by August.

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Trump's coronavirus response has Republicans worried about November's election

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Accidental disinfectant poisonings in children on the rise during pandemic

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The President of El Salvador has authorized lethal force by police and military against gangs after a deadly weekend

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has authorized the use of lethal force by the police and army against gang members he says are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, after a weekend of violence left at least 50 people dead across the country.

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Antigen tests: the coronavirus 'breakthrough' that a top White House official says we need

Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, says current technology makes it impossible to test every American for coronavirus. The United States, she says, will need a "breakthrough" in testing to screen large numbers of people.

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Fate has handed Biden the most unusual presidential campaign in history

Maybe Joe Biden should stay in his basement.

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Trump's coronavirus response has Republicans worried about November's election

President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic has upended Republican plans for how to run against Democrats in races up and down the ballot this year.

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Attorney General William Barr tells prosecutors to be on watch for 'overbearing' coronavirus measures

Attorney General William Barr told federal prosecutors across the country to be on guard for overbearing state and local coronavirus measures.

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Number of coronavirus cases on second US navy warship hit by outbreak nears 50

Nearly 50 sailors from the USS Kidd have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the US Navy.

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California governor frustrated at images of crowded beaches: 'This virus doesn't take the weekends off'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a clear message to his state's residents after images circulated of throngs of crowds on Ventura and Orange County beaches this weekend: stop flouting social distancing guidelines or it could delay the state's reopening.

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CNN fact check: The most important misleading claim came from Pence

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks Vice President Mike Pence's response about coronavirus tests during a White House task force briefing.

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Women account for 60% of job losses over 2 months

CNN's Kyung Lah speaks with several women about how the coronavirus pandemic has halted their small businesses.

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Brooke Baldwin: I thought a lot about this when I was sick

CNN's Brooke Baldwin returns to work after a weeks-long fight against novel coronavirus.

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How Kim Jong Un came into power

Kim Jong Un, his father and grandfather have ruled North Korea since 1948, steering the country through war, famine and nuclear tests.

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China is installing surveillance camera outside people's front doors ... and sometimes inside their homes

The morning after Ian Lahiffe returned to Beijing, he found a surveillance camera being mounted on the wall outside his apartment door. Its lens was pointing right at him.

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Pentagon officially releases UFO videos

The Pentagon has officially released three short videos showing "unidentified aerial phenomena" that had previously been released by a private company.

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Reviving America after Covid-19 will take years, not months

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Fauci's 'SNL' dream becomes Trump's nightmare

It must have been a nightmare for President Donald Trump. In early April, Dr. Anthony Fauci was jokingly asked on CNN's "New Day" who he would want to play him on "Saturday Night Live." A laughing Fauci responded, "Brad Pitt, of course." On Saturday the infectious disease specialist had his wish come true as "SNL" opened its show with the actor -- twice named by People magazine as "sexiest man alive" -- playing the 79-year-old doctor.

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What happened when I bought a hotel by mistake

Anyone currently whiling away the long hours of lockdown with when-this-is-all-over dreams of a fresh start in life, should heed this as a cautionary tale.

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Australian truck driver charged in crash that killed four police officers and left nation reeling

A truck driver in Melbourne, Australia, faced court on Monday after killing four police officers in a crash last week that sparked an outpouring of grief and anger across the country.

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Louisiana police officer fatally shot, another critically injured in standoff with suspect

A four-hour standoff with a homicide suspect in Louisiana left one police officer dead and another critically injured, Baton Rouge Chief Murphy Paul said in a news briefing Sunday.

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Trump's outrageous suggestion comes with a dark history

Pandemics, even as they cause untold suffering, do more than create new problems. They reveal long-held cultural attitudes, approaches to faith in governance and differing beliefs about individual rights and trust in science. Historically speaking, these myriad responses reemerge from pandemic to pandemic in recycling patterns of seemingly historical truisms. We ignore, we deny, we blame.

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NASCAR driver Ryan Newman says he will return to racing after crash

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman said Sunday that he will return to racing when the season resumes after he was involved in a fiery crash during the last lap of the Daytona 500 in February.

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DACA recipients shocked to learn that ICE has access to their information

When the Trump administration announced its intention to end DACA in 2017, recipient Eliana Fernandez said she felt broken.

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Lessons in mateship as Australia lurches from one crisis to another

For one minute on Saturday, millions of people in two countries were united by silence. Australians and New Zealanders paused at dawn on April 25 to commemorate the lives lost during war.

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Military police launch 'extensive search' for Fort Hood soldier

Authorities are searching for a missing soldier stationed at Fort Hood who hasn't been seen since Wednesday.

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'The food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods says as plants close

Tyson Foods is warning that "millions of pounds of meat" will disappear from the supply chain as the coronavirus pandemic pushes food processing plants to close, leading to product shortages in grocery stores across the country.

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Preliminary results from a remdesivir trial could come in a week or two

Preliminary results from a clinical trial of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug being tested for coronavirus, could come in as little as one to two weeks, a top researcher said Sunday.

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'Homeland' zeroes in on Carrie and Saul in a tense series finale

When Showtime renewed "Homeland" through an eighth season, the three-year extension offered the prospect of a big buildup and whiz-bang finish. What emerged fell short of that, culminating in a tense, high-stakes finale that still felt like a much-diminished show from the one whose debut rightfully earned awards, critical praise and President Obama's endorsement.

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More than 2.9 million people infected with coronavirus worldwide

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CNN anchor: We have to report this, even though it's insane

CNN's Brian Stelter examines life during the coronavirus pandemic and how people in positions of power are handling it.

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The virus hunters who search bat caves to predict the next pandemic

Before entering the cave, the small team of scientists pull on hazmat suits, face masks and thick gloves to cover every inch of their skin. Contact with bat droppings or urine could expose them to some of the world's deadliest unknown viruses.

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Tapper: Trump's musings were there for all to see and hear

CNN's Jake Tapper gives his take on President Donald Trump's dangerous suggestion during one of his White House briefings that ingesting disinfectant could kill the coronavirus.

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People crowd California beaches despite coronavirus concerns

Relaxed restrictions and a record heat wave are sending crowds to some beaches in California amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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New satellite images show Kim Jong Un's compound

Newly released satellite images show Kim Jong Un's compound in Wonsan, North Korea, as questions circulate about the state of the North Korean leader's health. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Shop owner plans to reopen despite call from governor's office

Parts of Colorado are beginning to lift coronavirus restrictions. CNN's Gary Tuchman speaks with a local barber shop owner who plans to reopen, despite the fact that the state told him not to.

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Working from home could shake up parenting dynamics

Millions of dads now working from home may spark the kind of generational change this researcher says could be bigger than World War II.

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What a father tells his son born during a pandemic

CNN Correspondent Bill Weir shares video of the moment his son was born and reads a letter to him about the current state of the world.

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Internet loses it over a bad tuna sandwich

Sen. Mark Warner looked to bring some levity to the public amid the coronavirus outbreak by sharing a cooking tutorial this week -- but even some of his colleagues decried his culinary choice as fishy and heavy-handed.

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British government is encouraging furloughed workers to help with June crop harvest

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Amid mounting speculation, South Korea says Kim Jong Un is 'alive and well'

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Astronomers find 'alien' asteroids living in our solar system

Scientists In the last few years have studied the first observed interstellar visitors to our solar system. They include a comet called 2I/Borisov, spotted in 2019 and still passing through, and an asteroid called 'Oumuamua that zipped through quickly in 2017.

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WHO says no evidence shows that having coronavirus prevents a second infection

The World Health Organization is warning that people who have had Covid-19 are not necessarily immune by the presence of antibodies from getting the virus again.

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Watch the entire CNN/Sesame Street coronavirus town hall

CNN's Erica Hill and Dr. Sanjay Gupta partner with Sesame Street to explain the ABC's of coronavirus in a town hall for parents and kids. Watch the full event below.

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In Pakistan's fight against Covid-19, religion might not be helping

Pakistan is entering its fifth week under lockdown to control the spread of the coronavirus. But as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts this weekend, hundreds of thousands of people will congregate in mosques nationwide to offer special prayers.

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New Zealand PM marks Anzac Day -- from her driveway

It's Anzac Day in New Zealand and Australia -- but people have to mark the day of remembrance a little differently this year, even prime ministers.

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We're in a golden age of TV re-runs. Soon it might be all we have

Nick Offerman never knew he was part of a TV juggernaut.

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Million-dollar whisky sale targeted in cyber attack, says auctioneer

The second phase of a million-dollar online whisky auction has been postponed after it became the target of a cyber attack, auctioneers have said.

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Kanye West is finally a billionaire, Forbes says. He sent a text to say it undervalued him

Kanye West has long coveted the title of "billionaire."

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How to tell if your pet is stressed and what you can do about it

Happy dogs chasing balls on their fourth walk of the day. Purring puffs of fluff who can't wait to snuggle with pet parents miraculously home all day. These are the images we may have of sheltering with our pets during the age of coronavirus.

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To my son, born in the time of coronavirus and climate change

My dearest River,

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Mental health is 'a pandemic no one is talking about,' says NBA All-Star

NBA star Kevin Love keeps a Shakespeare quote in his notebook: "Things won are done, joy's soul lies in the doing."

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Rugby is in 'crisis' but this man thinks he can solve it

A plucky, abrasive presence on the rugby field, Agustin Pichot has never done things quietly -- a boldness he now carries into the game's boardrooms.

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We nixed our wedding to protect our friends and then they surprised us with one

We were boyfriends for four years. Every anniversary was a party. The engagement was epic, complete with an Instagram-worthy surprise proposal against the Los Angeles skyline. Best of all, Kartik said yes.

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What happened on board the last cruise ship still at sea

In January 2020, the gigantic Costa Deliziosa cruise ship slipped its moorings in the Italian city of Venice and headed out into the Adriatic Sea on an around-the-world voyage. Around 2000 passengers were on board for what they hoped would be the trip of a lifetime.

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'The sea is stormy and the captain is dancing on the deck.' One view of the US from Italy

For months, Italy has had the most coronavirus-related deaths of any country in the world, and Cremona, a province in Italy's north, has been particularly hard hit. Beppe Severgnini, a veteran Italian journalist and author, lives in the provincial capital, Crema, where he says he has become accustomed to the sound of ambulance sirens, almost as if he lived in New York.

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Singapore's migrant workers are suffering the brunt of the country's coronavirus outbreak

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Good for the body, bad for the mind: How social distancing may be hurting my mom

When my mother answers our FaceTime call with a big smile and excitedly greets my 2-year-old daughter, "Hello my sweet Charlee!" a feeling of relief washes over me.

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Europe is preparing a trillion-euro fund to rebuild its economy

EU leaders have agreed to create a fund that could raise at least 1 trillion euros ($1.1 trillion) to rebuild regional economies ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Meghan and Harry to dial into London court hearing in lawsuit against British newspapers

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will dial in to a London court hearing on Friday ahead of Meghan's lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, according to a royal source.

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What you need to know about coronavirus today

Undeterred by a barrage of criticism, the US state of Georgia is moving ahead with its plan to help restart its economy, reopening some nonessential businesses today. Gov. Brian Kemp is one of America's first governors to ease restrictions, allowing gyms, barber shops, hair salons, tattoo parlors, massage therapists and bowling alleys to resume work, so long as they comply with social distancing guidelines.

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Bundesliga ready to resume in May pending approval from German government

Germany's Bundesliga could be the first major football league back playing amid the coronavirus pandemic, pending approval from the country's government.

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UK testing website crashes | Germany's virus reproduction rate is up | Pompeo warns China

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24 hours inside one UK intensive care unit battling coronavirus outbreak

A nurse opens a hole in the oxygen hood to feed a patient with a straw. Thick bandage gloves cover the hands of a patient to stop them, bewildered and sedated, from tearing out uncomfortable tubes. A nurse says loudly to one Covid-19 sufferer on ventilation: "Do you remember me?" The focus and dedication is as overwhelming as the silence, broken only by the bleep of pagers and ventilators, calling the somber rhythm of the hospital's ICU.

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English Premier League club takeover takes geopolitical twist

The potential takeover of an English Premier League club has taken a geopolitical twist after Qatari-based media giant beIN Media Group aired concerns of Saudi Arabian involvement in the purchase of Newcastle United due to the Saudis' alleged role in illegally streaming football matches.

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Wuhan weathered Covid-19. But can it survive what comes next?

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The world's most-populous Muslim nation just banned holiday travel over Ramadan

Indonesia has temporarily banned domestic road, air and sea travel starting Friday to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as millions of Muslims mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

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Trump says he disagrees with Dr. Fauci on testing

President Donald Trump says he disagrees with Dr. Anthony Fauci's assessment that the US needs more coronavirus testing.

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The world's most-populous Muslim nation just banned holiday travel over Ramadan

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Alicia Keys debuts powerful new song

Alicia Keys, a 15-time Grammy winner, debuts "Good Job" during a CNN global town hall addressing the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Salesman Trump peedles dangerous cures for coronavirus

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'Wow, that's really ignorant,' Anderson Cooper reacts to mayor's 'China' remark

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman about the decision to reopen casinos in her city amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Michelle Obama for VP in 2020?

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has repeatedly said she is not running for office, but now that Democratic nominee and former VP Joe Biden has vowed to choose a female VP, could she reconsider? Chris Cillizza explains why Michelle Obama would be a dream vice president pick, but why it's unlikely to happen.

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John Oliver takes aim at Fox News coronavirus coverage

John Oliver takes a deep dive into conservative media pushing misinformation about the coronavirus on "HBO's Last Week Tonight."

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The week in 40 photos

Take a look at 40 photos of the week from April 16 through April 23.

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See how far spit droplets travel through air when we talk

The CDC recommends that all Americans wear face coverings in public. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why wearing them in addition to physical distancing is so important.

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'Oh my God,' bystander films tornado

Tornadoes caused severe damage and killed at least six in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana with some witnesses saying they feel "lucky to be alive." HLN's Robin Meade reports.

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Japanese mayor says men should grocery shop during pandemic as women 'take a longer time'

The mayor of Japan's third-largest city is facing a public backlash after he suggested men are better suited to grocery shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, because women take too long and contribute to overcrowding at supermarkets.

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Biden says he thinks Trump will try to delay the presidential election

Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday he believes President Donald Trump will try to delay November's presidential election.

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Sunlight and bleach might kill the coronavirus on a park bench, but they can be harmful to the body

Sunlight and bleach can both kill the new coronavirus, a federal official told the daily White House briefing Thursday. But President Trump turned what should have been a simple scientific summary into a puzzling stream of dangerous ideas about somehow streaming light into the body and suggestions about injecting disinfectants.

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'It was heated': ICU nurse who silently stood against protesters speaks out

On her day off from working at a Covid-19 unit in an Arizona hospital, ICU nurse Lauren Leander threw on a pair of clean scrubs and headed to an anti-lockdown protest at the state Capitol.

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Landmark trial of Syrian officers accused of crimes against humanity begins

A landmark trial of a former high-ranking Syrian regime officer accused of overseeing the torture of thousands of prisoners began in the German city of Koblenz on Thursday.

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Dozens of medical workers have been attacked in Mexico

Dr. Alondra Jovanna Torres was walking her dogs on a tranquil street near her house in Guadalajara when the attack happened. The quiet morning was shattered when someone behind her screamed something inaudible, and she felt a splash on the side of her face.

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New HHS spokesman made racist comments about Chinese people in now-deleted tweets

The new spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services in a series of now-deleted tweets made racist and derogatory comments about Chinese people, said Democrats wanted the coronavirus to kill millions of people and accused the media of intentionally creating panic around the pandemic to hurt President Donald Trump.

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From Baghdad to Beirut, Ramadan is tinged with anxiety

Islamic holy sites, including Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia and Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, will be empty during Ramadan after authorities advised worshipers to pray at home. CNN's Sam Kiley reports from the United Arab Emirates.

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Construction begins on world's biggest football stadium

Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande are building the world's biggest football stadium for $1.7B. It will seat 100,000 and is designed in a lotus flower shape.

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The dangerous morality behind the 'Open it Up' movement

A healthcare worker in green scrubs stands in the middle of an intersection, staring down a traffic jam of screaming protesters demanding a return to their livelihoods and liberties.

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Jellyfish seen swimming in Venice's canals

Spotting a beautiful jellyfish serenely swimming through near-transparent waters in the canals of Venice would've been an unthinkable sight just a few weeks ago, but the global standstill created by coronavirus has now made it possible.

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Trump: I told Georgia governor I disagree with decision to reopen

President Trump said he told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that he disagreed strongly with his plan to reopen some businesses in the state during the coronavirus pandemic, but added, "He has to do what he thinks is right."

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Nevada governor responds to Las Vegas mayor's remarks

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak responds to Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman's comments to CNN's Anderson Cooper appearing to offer the city as a control group for coronavirus guidelines.

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Coronavirus test can produce false negatives, company says

Abbott Laboratories, the maker of a rapid coronavirus test widely used across the United States and distributed by the federal government, has warned that its device can produce false negatives if a special solution is used to move or store patients' samples. CNN's Drew Griffin has the details.

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How negative oil prices could set the stage for the next price boom

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New photos of Prince Louis painting rainbows released to mark his second birthday

The Royal Family has released photographs of Prince Louis painting rainbows to mark his second birthday.

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Merkel: Germany is on thinnest ice' | India's air improves

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A seemingly healthy woman's sudden death is now the first known US coronavirus-related fatality, LA Times reports

A seemingly healthy 57-year-old Bay Area woman who "suddenly died" in early February has now become the first known US death related to coronavirus, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.

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Anderson Cooper presses Las Vegas mayor over wish to reopen

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman (I) says that she wants to reopen the city's casinos, restaurants and entertainment venues for business so people can get back to work. CNN's Anderson Cooper asks her if that's safe given the data about the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Black women sue golf course that called cops alleging they were playing too slow

Two African American women who allege that management at a Pennsylvania golf course mistreated them when they called police because they were playing too slow have now filed a lawsuit claiming racial and gender discrimination.

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Trump disregards science as chaos overtakes coronavirus response

Alarming new signs are emerging that the Trump administration is shunting science aside in the battle against coronavirus.

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A 100-year-old WWII veteran died of Covid-19. His twin brother died 100 years earlier in the flu pandemic

A 100-year-old World War II veteran who died from Covid-19 lost a twin brother to the 1918 pandemic a century earlier, his grandson said.

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Two Californians died of coronavirus weeks before previously known first US death

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Bedspreads, bookshelves and nostrils laid bare. British politics in the WFH era

The British Parliament has seen many historic days over the centuries. Yet it will have experienced few stranger than the spectacle that took place on Wednesday afternoon.

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Jellyfish seen swimming in Venice canals

A jellyfish was spotted swimming through Venice's unusually clean canals after the national lockdown significantly reduced the traffic on the city's waterways.

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Newly discovered bats are related to those associated with the pandemic

Four new species of African leaf-nosed bats have been discovered, and they're related to the horseshoe bats that have become known as the host for novel coronavirus.

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With no people, safari owners fear a rise in poaching

Safari operators say a lack of business has a secondary sinister affect on the animals in the African wilderness areas.

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Abigail Disney on Disney furloughs: 'What the actual f---'?

Abigail Disney is flabbergasted over the Walt Disney Co.'s decision to furlough hundreds of thousands low-paid workers after paying its executives millions of dollars.

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Symptoms of depression have doubled for footballers

Many people are struggling with the threat of Covid-19. There's the fear of the virus, concerns about the economy and the financial impact of an extended lockdown and the loss of a supposedly normal life that we all used to take for granted.

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How to combat poor at-home work posture

Working from home presents many questions to sort out. One of the more important is: Where do you actually work?

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Green buildings: 18 examples of sustainable architecture around the world

There are a lot of ways to size up buildings, whether by measuring their height, comparing styles of architecture or dissecting their histories. But in the era of climate change, more and more emphasis is being placed on a building's "green" credentials, as environmental impact leads decisions around design, construction and operations.

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Earth Day photos: The world's beauty is at risk

The world is full of natural wonders, but at a time when borders are closing and travel is restricted, seeing them in person is not a realistic option for many people. Thankfully, technology lets us to see the world virtually and visit these magical places -- if only through our screens.

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In photos: Love during lockdown

The novel coronavirus has ended lives and upended lives, with new cases of Covid-19 being reported in places around the world each day. Among the considerations people have had to face during the pandemic is whether or not to get married, and, if so, how and where to do so.

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Coronavirus pandemic will cause global famines of 'biblical proportions,' UN warns

The world is facing multiple famines of "biblical proportions" in just a matter of months, the UN has said, warning that the coronavirus pandemic will push an additional 130 million people to the brink of starvation.

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Global oil prices hit 21-year low but stock markets edge higher

Oil prices continued their epic crash on Wednesday as Brent crude futures, the main benchmark for global contracts, plunged by as much as 17% to their lowest level since 1999.

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The DRC's health system is on 'life support' as it fights several killer diseases, including coronavirus

The people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have faced an onslaught of deadly diseases in recent years, including measles, polio, malaria and Ebola.

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Asian wet markets get bad press. See what they're really like

A common sight across Asia, wet markets traditionally sell fresh produce and live animals. Some include wild animal products linked to diseases. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explains the diverse array of wet markets in Asia.

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It's Earth Day: See how our planet has changed in 50 years

Since the first Earth Day in 1970, we haven't made as much progress on protecting the environment as you might think.

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Covid-19 is flooding some hospitals. It's emptying others

Rural hospitals are facing financial ruin and furloughing staff during the coronavirus pandemic. CNN's Leyla Santiago reports.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes coronavirus antibody test

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta walks us through his coronavirus antibody test and highlights key details regarding this type of testing.

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Coronavirus is both a crisis and an opportunity for China's aggressive new diplomacy

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, China has struggled to control the narrative around its role in the crisis.

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Air pollution falls by unprecedented levels in major global cities during coronavirus lockdowns

Lockdowns restricting travel and industry imposed to halt the spread of coronavirus have resulted in unprecedented reductions in deadly air pollution around the world, new analysis shows.

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Bangladeshi garment workers face ruin as global brands ditch clothing contracts amid coronavirus pandemic

When Fatema Akther arrived for work at the Alif Casual Wear garment factory in Dhaka in late March, she had no idea it would be her last day.

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Facebook invests $5.7 billion for 9.99% stake in India's Jio Platforms

Facebook is pumping billions of dollars into Jio Platforms, the digital technology arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's sprawling conglomerate Reliance Industries.

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Covid-19 patient gives birth while in medically induced coma

Johana Mendoza Chancay was hospitalized for coronavirus while pregnant. She describes the emotional experience of being placed in a coma as doctors tried to save her and her baby.

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Why Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are upsetting stargazers -- again

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk can be a controversial figure. Not surprisingly, one of his projects has managed to frustrate stargazers.

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Last ship belonging to a major cruise line finally reaches port

A global scramble to bring cruise passengers home amid the coronavirus pandemic reached its endgame on Tuesday as the last ship at sea operated by a major company headed into the Italian port of Genoa to disembark its passengers.

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Michelle Obama is helping out during quarantine

Former first lady Michelle Obama is teaming up with PBS to read books to kids stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Putin uses pandemic to get closer to Trump

President Trump warms up to Russian President Vladimir Putin amidst pandemic, despite heightened tension between the US and Russia. CNN's Jim Sciutto reports.

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England and Wales coronavirus death toll 41% higher than UK government's daily figures

The true death toll from coronavirus in England and Wales up to April 10 was about 41% higher than the UK government's daily update, according to data released by the country's Office of National Statistics (ONS).

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Joe Biden's search for a running mate is playing out in public

Joe Biden's search for a running mate is unlike any other in recent history.

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Discarded masks and gloves are becoming a health hazard as people dump them on streets

During a walk around his block in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mark Benson was struck by how much discarded gloves and masks he saw on his short route.

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Deadly ancient crocodiles imitated whales to dominate the oceans

Some 170 million years ago, deadly Jurassic crocodiles ruled the oceans. But researchers think they have unlocked the key to their successful reign of terror -- by mimicking the shape and senses of whales and dolphins.

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What you need to know about coronavirus today

In an unprecedented attempt to seal off the United States from the rest of the globe, President Donald Trump said he would temporarily suspend immigration into the country. It was not immediately clear what legal basis the President had for the move, which he claims will help safeguard American jobs and defend against "the invisible enemy."

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Huawei sees delays to 5G in Europe as its first quarter revenues flatline

Growth at Chinese telecom group Huawei came to an abrupt halt in the first three months of the year as the coronavirus outbreak brought its home country to a near standstill.

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Chinese airlines offer insanely cheap deals to lure back travelers

From offering tickets at the cost of a vegetable to multi-seat discounts, Chinese airlines are rolling out a series of deals to attract travelers in the run-up to Labor Day -- the first major holiday since the nation came to a standstill due to Covid-19.

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Virus reveals differences between England's cities and villages

While Covid-19 deaths spread around the UK, in the countryside a new calm has settled. Daily life in England's villages is bustling as locals stop traveling to bigger towns and a resilient spirit endures. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

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Starbucks is adding plant-based meat and oat milk lattes to its menu in China

Fans of Starbucks in China are about to get a whole lot more oat milk lattes and meatless pastas.

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Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration. Richard Branson says it's 'not the end'

Virgin Australia has collapsed into administration, one day after billionaire founder Richard Branson made a last-ditch appeal for government support for the country's second biggest airline.

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Rural hospitals are facing financial ruin and furloughing staff during the coronavirus pandemic

Williamson Memorial Hospital was more than the place where Carole Steele had surgery on her elbow. It was more than the place that treated her husband Samuel when his severe allergies make it hard for him to breathe.

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London Fashion Week to go gender neutral

London Fashion Week will become gender neutral for 12 months as the British Fashion Council abandons binary shows starting this June.

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A free press in China could have prevented the coronavirus pandemic, media watchdog says

Strongman leaders around the world are using the coronavirus crisis to stifle journalists, a leading press freedom watchdog has warned, as it bemoaned a missed opportunity to highlight the severity of the outbreak in its early days in Wuhan, China.

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He was given last rites, now he's recovering from Covid-19

Francis Wilson, a 29-year-old man from Virginia, spent 10 days on a ventilator and was given his last rites, but now he is recovering from coronavirus.

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Famed restaurateur and founder of Le Cirque has passed away at 88

Famed restaurateur and founder of Le Cirque, Sirio Maccioni, has passed away at the age of 88, according to his son.

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Brooke Baldwin on Covid-19: My body gave me the middle finger

CNN's Brooke Baldwin, who tested positive for the Covid-19 earlier this month, shares some of the lessons she learned coping with the coronavirus.

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Anderson Cooper: What I don't understand about pro-Trump protesters

CNN's Anderson Cooper discuses the protests that are happening across the country against the many shelter-in-place orders.

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Beloved Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' is resuming production during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how

The coronavirus pandemic has halted production on TV shows and movies around the world, with travel plans canceled, gatherings forbidden and shoots postponed.

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Here's the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic

The impacts of the novel coronavirus are wide-ranging and relentless: Hospitals are overtaxed. Unemployment has soared. Daily life is on an indefinite pause.

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David Attenborough to teach geography to schoolkids in lockdown

David Attenborough is adding "geography teacher" to his résumé, stepping up to offer his unrivaled knowledge to British school children during the coronavirus lockdown.

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US oil prices crash below $15 a barrel. Global stocks are mixed

US oil prices crashed Monday to a 21-year low as the market continues to be roiled by an epic collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Global stocks are mixed as investors brace for more companies to reveal how much the crisis is costing them.

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Trump says he didn't pick Romney for White House task force because he holds a grudge against the senator

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he didn't pick Sen. Mitt Romney to join his new bipartisan task force focused on reopening the country amid the coronavirus pandemic because of lingering animosity against the Utah Republican who voted in favor of Trump's impeachment.

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Olympic champions struggles to resist junk food binges during lockdown

Olympic champions are not so different to you and I.

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Shake Shack returns $10 million emergency loan to the US government

Shake Shack is returning a $10 million loan it received from the US government under an emergency program that was touted as a way to help small businesses pay workers and keep their operations running during the coronavirus crisis.

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Only children don't need to be lonely children during the pandemic

No siblings. No pals on the block. No reason to leave her home. Yet one month into sheltering in place with her parents in Los Angeles, 14-year-old only child Sofia Nagel isn't bumming too hard about being all alone.

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Protests erupt again over coronavirus shelter-in-place orders in the US

Anger over shelter-in-place orders boiled over this weekend, with protesters ignoring social distancing guidelines and packing sidewalks and streets.

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CNN cameraman tests positive for Covid-19. He had no symptoms

In Italy the government are considering several antibody tests, which could help the country begin to reopen. CNN's Ben Wedeman and crew take one of the tests under consideration.

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What a coronavirus exit strategy could look like

In March 2020 the WHO classified Covid-19 as a pandemic. The world reacted by shutting down. Now some countries are easing restrictions. But what could a coronavirus exit strategy look like?

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Does Trump actually have 'total authority' over states?

CNN's Elie Honig discusses whether President Donald Trump has the power to force states to re-open amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Meet the 73-year-old 'Skipping Sikh'

Meet 73-year-old Rajinder Singh, who is inspiring others to keep fit during the lockdown. He has amassed a large social media following after posting his workouts online.

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John King breaks down which states bend the Covid-19 curve

CNN's John King looks at flattening the curve of coronavirus cases across a number of states while some governors are opting to form coalitions with their neighboring states.

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Gunman evaded police for nearly 12 hours after killing at least 16 in mass shooting

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CNN reporter presses Trump to explain briefing behavior

During the White House's daily coronavirus briefing, CNN's Jeremy Diamond asks President Donald Trump why he plays self-congratulatory video clips, rather than address rising unemployment numbers and an increasing death toll.

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Australian airline Qantas explains how it's taking care of its grounded planes amid Covid-19

While millions of people around the world are cutting their own hair and inventing new recipes amid the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of the world's commercial airplanes are also getting much-needed rest.

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Inside a busy Israeli coronavirus intensive care unit

CNN's Oren Liebermann gets an inside look at a busy Israeli ICU where doctors and nurses are treating coronavirus patients.

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What you need to have a safe home birth

For pregnant women considering a home birth, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines with everything that should be in place to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and baby.

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Bash calls out Trump's treatment of female reporters

CNN's Dana Bash says President Donald Trump treats female reporters differently than he treats male reporters. Trump lashed out at Weijia Jiang of CBS News during a tense exchange at the daily coronavirus task force briefing.

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Sea turtles are thriving on closed beaches

With many beaches closed in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19, sea turtles in Florida are nesting in peace.

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Japan is offering sex workers financial aid. But they say it's not enough to survive the pandemic

Mika is worried. As a sex worker in Japan, she used to see three or four clients a day -- then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, with people staying home and avoiding close contact, she's out of clients and out of money.

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Trump wants US investigators to go to China

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How Trump lost the public on coronavirus

With just 198 days until Election Day, 2020 is in full swing -- even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Every Sunday, I outline the top storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked, so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week.

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Trump wants US investigators to go to China

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Gunman shoots as many as 10 people in rampage across Nova Scotia

A gunman may have injured up to 10 people in Novia Scotia, including at least one Mountie, in a shooting rampage before he was taken into custody after a manhunt, according to a Canadian law enforcement official.

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100,000 gather for funeral in Bangladesh, defying lockdown and sparking outbreak fears

More than 100,000 people defied Bangladesh's lockdown order on Saturday to attend the funeral of a senior leader of the Islamist party in the district of Brahmanbaria, authorities said.

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US Southeast is getting hit by another round of severe storms

The southeastern US is being hit Sunday with another round of severe storms, including damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes, just a week after more than 100 tornadoes hit the region.

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US pastor who defied coronavirus orders is asking people to donate their stimulus checks to church

A Louisiana pastor who defied state orders and repeatedly held large church services during the coronavirus pandemic is now asking congregants to donate their stimulus checks to the church.

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Johnson missed 5 key coronavirus meetings, but UK government defends his leadership

A senior UK government figure has defended Prime Minister Boris Johnson's approach to the coronavirus pandemic, following a wide-ranging critique in the Sunday Times newspaper.

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Watch for the Lyrid meteor shower this week

The first meteor shower of spring, known as the Lyrid meteor shower, will present a night skywatching show beginning on Sunday evening and peaking on Wednesday night.

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Global concert raises more than $127M for WHO emergency response fund

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The Mafia is poised to exploit coronavirus, and not just in Italy

Earlier this month, there was a funeral procession in the Sicilian town of Messina, in defiance of a nationwide lockdown in Italy.

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These countries are reopening after coronavirus -- here's how they're doing it

People in the Czech Republic can now shop at hardware and bicycle stores, play tennis and go swimming. Italians can visit bookshops and laundries, while younger students are returning to classrooms in Denmark. Austria has reopened smaller stores and Germany will follow suit next week.

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Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday plans and gun salutes for first time in 68 years

For the first time in 68 years, Queen Elizabeth II will not be marking her birthday with the traditional royal gun salute.

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Melania Trump picks up telephone diplomacy during coronavirus crisis

First lady Melania Trump has spent the last several weeks like the rest of America -- at home.

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Instagram Live battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley was a complete fail

The highly anticipated Instagram Live battle between Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Teddy Riley didn't turn out as expected Saturday night.

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Singapore had a model coronavirus response, then cases spiked. What happened?

Less than a month ago, Singapore was being hailed as one of the countries that had got its coronavirus response right.

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Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off an Oscars gown for coronavirus relief, a dress she once called 'not Oscars material'

Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off one of her old Oscars dresses to help provide food assistance to people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. But it's not one of her favorites.

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John Krasinski hosted a virtual senior prom and it was epic

Not only did John Krasinski host a virtual senior prom, he was the DJ too.

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Coronavirus cases surpass 2.3 million globally

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In 1911, another epidemic swept through China. That time, the world came together

In 1911, a deadly epidemic spread through China and threatened to become a pandemic. Its origins appeared to be related to the trade in wild animals, but at the time no one was sure.

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Hundreds of Rohingya refugees rescued after two months at sea

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Watch: Beachgoers swarm the sand in Florida

Beaches and parks in Jacksonville, Florida, reopened as more states consider easing restrictions put in place to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Prediction: Doctor discusses when states could be safe

Dr. Chris Murray, who makes a key prediction model for the coronavirus pandemic, discusses when each state could possibly reopen.

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Britain's health service is part of its national psyche. It's also on life support

The makeshift poster is displayed proudly in the window of a London home. "We love the NHS" is written in children's handwriting above a picture of a rainbow. A few doors down the street, another colorful arch is daubed on a bed sheet hanging from a balcony.

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Trump is playing with fire

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How to make anniversaries special when you can't leave the house

As restrictions on movement and social distancing keep us from going out, you and your partner may be wondering: "How will we celebrate our anniversary?"

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Trump wants movie theaters to open soon. That's more complicated than you'd think

President Trump outlined a plan Thursday to reopen the economy. In the first phase, large venues like movie theaters can operate "under strict social distancing protocols." But opening a movie theater — and, more importantly, getting audiences back in the seats — isn't as easy as just turning on a projector.

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Spain's coronavirus deaths pass 20,000

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Putin leverages coronavirus chaos to make a direct play to Trump

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to have had more sustained contact with each other in the past two weeks than at any time since 2016, as the Kremlin tries to use the coronavirus pandemic and close personal ties between the two leaders to normalize long-strained relations with Washington.

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Georgia's defiant Orthodox church will host Easter worshipers despite lockdown

At first glance, the republic of Georgia has been a success story in the fight against the novel coronavirus: the outbreak in the small Caucasus nation has remained limited, with just 370 official cases as of Friday morning.

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3D printing enthusiasts are working from home to help hospitals fight coronavirus

For weeks, Christian Parker has been working to save lives across the United States from his home in Washington state using a 3D printer and a blueprint for a small, Y-shaped piece of plastic.

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Texas tries to be the first US state to reopen

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Oil crashes below $18. Crude hasn't been this cheap since just after 9/11

President Donald Trump's victory lap for convincing Russia and Saudi Arabia to cut production looks awfully premature.

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During a national emergency, Trump clings to his television home, Fox News

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What you need to know today

The social distancing deniers have arrived. Protesters gathered in several US state capitals this week to voice their opposition to stay-at-home orders that were issued to slow the coronavirus' spread.

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DJ Fatboy Slim to throw party for healthcare workers

DJ Fatboy Slim will put on a free show for healthcare and emergency services staff to thank them for their service during the coronavirus outbreak.

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England legend, 76, dies from coronavirus

Norman Hunter, the former Leeds United footballer who was part of the winning England 1966 World Cup squad, has died at the age of 76 from the coronavirus.

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Iranian teen shocks chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen to win $14,000 prize

A 16-year-old Iranian chess prodigy has upended the chess world by beating World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Banter Blitz Cup.

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The EU is facing a 'moment of truth' as it tackles mammoth economic crisis, Macron warns

Emmanuel Macron has said that the European Union faces a "moment of truth" as it reckons with the devastating financial fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, warning that "the populists will win" and the bloc will splinter if is unable to unify in its response.

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America's social-distancing deniers have arrived

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Will Covid-19 save the world?

As doctors responding to this crisis, the past few weeks have been filled not just with treatment and crisis management but with frustration. Frustration because the Covid-19 pandemic did not just "sneak up on us." Public health experts have been warning us for decades; we simply chose not to listen.

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Grieving Mikaela Shiffrin grateful she saw her father in his final moments

For Mikaela Shiffrin, the hardest part of being alone comes at night.

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Denmark's children head back to school after coronavirus closures

This week, as younger children across Denmark walked onto school grounds, school bags on their backs and holding parents by the hand, things seemed almost normal. Almost.

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'Crowd-farming': How to own a cow from the city

Start-up Livestock Wealth has changed the model of cattle ownership in South Africa.

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As coronavirus spread through Asia, the West had a head start to prepare. Why wasn't it used?

At the beginning of the year, parts of east Asia were a somewhat scary place to be.

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On this pricey and private island near Miami Beach, everyone gets a coronavirus test

Fisher Island is about seven minutes by boat from Miami Beach. But the posh enclave is a world away from the rest of South Florida when it comes to coronavirus testing.

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Funerals go virtual in the pandemic. Here's how to plan one with meaning and honor the dead

On a recent Sunday, Alicia de Artola sat watching a funeral for her maternal grandmother, Martha Palacios, who had just died at the age of 96.

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Marie Kondo: Achieving calm through the art of organization

If you ever wanted to get your life together -- or give the appearance of doing so -- look no further than Marie Kondo. Through her best-selling books and popular Netflix series, the Japanese tidying expert has spotlighted human nature's tendency to hoard, and offers strategies to tackle intimidating piles of clothes, paperwork and that drawer where everything miscellaneous goes.

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Report: Covid-19 patients recovering quickly after getting experimental drug remdesivir

Covid-19 patients who are getting an experimental drug called remdesivir have been recovering quickly, with most going home in days, STAT News reported Thursday after it obtained a video of a conversation about the trial.

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Singer R. Kelly's New York trial postponed to September

Singer R. Kelly's New York sex-trafficking trial has been postponed until September, according to the prosecutor's office.

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Roger Stone denied new trial; gag order lifted

Roger Stone does not deserve a retrial, a federal judge ruled on Thursday, after the longtime friend of President Donald Trump had attempted to claim jury misconduct.

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My three-week, life-changing trip to China, which spurred a year of travel

I cried big tears of joy at the airport in Beijing when my sister Stephanie picked me up a few days before Christmas 2008.

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Forget 'social distancing.' The WHO prefers we call it 'physical distancing' because social connections are more important than ever

That thing we've all been doing by staying home, avoiding large gatherings and maintaining at least six feet of distance from others?

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Cancer patients like me face a dystopian nightmare amid the virus

Having cancer is harrowing -- having it in midst of a pandemic is even worse.

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'If I had your face': A peek into South Korea's secretive underground world

Dubbed one of the most anticipated novels of 2020, appearing on multiple 'must-read' lists, Frances Cha's debut book "If I had your face" offers a gripping immersion into the lesser known sides of South Korean culture.

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Edward Snowden requests a three-year extension of Russian residency

Former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has filed a request to extend his residency permit in Russia for three more years, his lawyer has said, according to state-run news agency TASS.

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Even Banksy is working from home during the lockdown

Coronavirus lockdown measures mean people around the world are making adjustments to their daily lives, and sometimes their homes.

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Airline passengers undergo Covid-19 blood tests before boarding

Perhaps a sign of what the future holds for air travelers, Dubai-based airline Emirates has begun carrying out Covid-19 blood tests on passengers at the airport prior to flights.

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Astronomers saw a star dancing around a black hole. And it proves Einstein's theory was right

For the first time, astronomers have observed a star orbiting the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. And the star is dancing to the predicted tune of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.

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Governor fires back at Trump: Testing is a quagmire

President Donald Trump says he wants the states to handle coronavirus testing, but New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) says that the states can't handle it because they don't have the capabilities nor the supplies.

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Trump's big show of opening the economy will hide the real story

President Donald Trump's make America open again campaign will deliver exactly what he wants Thursday -- a victory lap over the coronavirus pandemic that leaves the life and death decisions to others.

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As governments fumbled their coronavirus response, these four got it right. Here's how.

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This small Louisiana parish has the highest death rate per capita for coronavirus in the country

St. John the Baptist Parish is a swampy, rural swath of Louisiana that straddles the Mississippi River. It's an unassuming place with one Walmart, a population of about 43,000, and local eateries like BRS Seafood, which had a line out the door on Easter weekend for crawfish. People stood six feet apart.

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US National Institute of Health coronavirus expert discusses vaccine timeline

Kizzmekia Corbett, the National Institute of Health's lead scientist for coronavirus vaccine research tells CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta that a vaccine for coronavirus could possibly be available to the general public by next spring.

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Senator Bernie Sanders joins Cardi B for a live chat

The former presidential candidate joined rapper Cardi B's Instagram live video to talk about a number of topics, including the coronavirus and his endorsement of Joe Biden.

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China is fighting the coronavirus with a digital QR code. Here's how it works

Imagine your daily routine being entirely dependent on a smart phone app. Leaving your home, taking the subway, going to work, entering cafes, restaurants and shopping malls -- each move, dictated by the color shown on your screen. Green: you're free to proceed. Amber or Red: you're barred from entry.

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South Korea sees the largest turnout in almost 30 years in election held during coronavirus outbreak

South Korea's ruling party is expected to have won by a landslide in a parliamentary election that attracted the highest voter turn out in 28 years, despite being held during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Poland debates abortion bill amid coronavirus lockdown

The Polish parliament debated a controversial bill on Wednesday aimed at heavily limiting access to abortion.

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Number of cases worldwide tops 2 million

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Video shows armed Iranian boats 'harassing' US warships

The US Navy released video that shows Iranian naval vessels repeatedly conducting "dangerous and harassing approaches" towards US Navy warships in the North Arabian Sea, according to US Central Command.

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Waiting for stimulus checks is 'life and death' for some

Some newly unemployed Americans are rationing out their important medicine while they wait to receive their stimulus checks.

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Jon Bon Jovi drops in on kindergarten Zoom class

Musician Jon Bon Jovi dropped in on teacher Michael Bonick's kindergarten class in Florida to teach the students about songwriting.

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Bears live it up after national park closes

Park rangers said their bears are finding a new sense of freedom after Yosemite National Park closed to visitors because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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She was in a coma when she gave birth. Watch her meet her baby for the first time.

A woman who suffered from severe Covid-19 complications and gave birth while in a medically induced coma met her baby boy for the first time as she left the hospital, surrounded by cheering hospital workers. CNN's Jake Tapper has more.

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Under India's caste system Dalits are considered untouchable. The coronavirus is intensifying that slur

Polamma carefully descends the 250 steps from the hilltop slum where she lives in southern India to walk one kilometer to the nearest grocery store.

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Student calls for Obama to deliver virtual address to America's Class of 2020

A high school senior is hoping for a unique commencement address for the Class of 2020 in the age of coronavirus -- one delivered virtually by former President Barack Obama.

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Stop trying to make normal happen

It's April 15. In any other reality, today would have been Tax Day. Instead, millions of Americans are waiting on stimulus checks from the IRS that may or may not be held up because the Treasury Department wants President Donald Trump's name on it. More on that in a sec.

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Scientists spotted what might be the biggest hole ever recorded in the Arctic's ozone layer

The Arctic's ozone layer developed a tear, which grew into a hole, and then a bigger hole. Now, it may be biggest hole the North Pole's ozone layer has ever incurred.

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Trump is halting WHO funding. What does this actually mean?

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GOP congressman says letting more Americans die of coronavirus is lesser of two evils compared to economy tanking

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Trump discusses Tom Brady with coronavirus survivor

During a meeting with Americans who had recovered from coronavirus, President Donald Trump discussed quarterback Tom Brady's recent move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with former NFL player Mark Campbell.

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South Koreans head to polls despite coronavirus outbreak

Voters in masks and gloves, disinfected polling booths, and spaces between people as they queue up to vote. It's election day in South Korea during the coronavirus pandemic.

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President Trump describes the 'scariest day' of his life

President Trump says his "scariest day" happened last month when he was told the US had a shortage of ventilators.

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Why medical workers are wearing their photos

CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on medical personnel adding photographs of themselves over their protective gear in an effort to connect with patients.

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Can Cuomo leave isolation? He shares an update on his symptoms

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the guidelines for when people may end their isolation after they have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Tapper: Trump doesn't want you to remember what he said

CNN's Jake Tapper looks back at President Donald Trump's comments from February on what his administration was doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the US.

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Trump retreats from absolute authority claim as he deflects blame for coronavirus crisis to WHO

President Donald Trump backed off his assertion of absolute authority over reopening the country, in an embarrassing tacit admission that he cannot force reluctant states to fire up the economy with the coronavirus still rampant.

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Trump and Xi must team up to fight Covid-19

International cooperation on the response to Covid-19 has been virtually nonexistent. Countries are mostly going their own ways: closing borders, hoarding medical equipment and scapegoating foreigners. More than a dozen nations are engaged in a biotech arms race to find a vaccine.

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Imagine how many lives could have been saved if Trump took the virus seriously from the start

It didn't have to be this way. President Donald Trump, who appears to blame the World Health Organization for all that has gone wrong with the pandemic, on Monday claimed he has "total power" to re-open the US. On Tuesday, he seemed to acknowledge that he doesn't. But the president of the United States does possess more power than anyone on Earth. If Trump had used it wisely, this pandemic could have turned out differently.

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A Chinese troll campaign exposes a potentially dangerous disconnect with the wider world

At first, it seemed like a straightforward Chinese internet controversy.

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China's wet markets are not what some people think they are

If you have ever been to shopping area where butchers and grocers sell fresh produce straight from the farm, then you have been to something that would, in some parts of the world, be called a wet market.

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Trump's name will be added to stimulus checks

President Donald Trump's name will appear on checks sent to millions of Americans to combat the economic effects of the coronavirus in a last-minute Treasury Department order, a senior administration official confirmed to CNN on Tuesday.

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US cases rise above 600,000

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A year after the blaze, Notre Dame's rebuild is on hold due to coronavirus

It has been a year to the day since a fire devastated the Notre Dame cathedral, causing its spire to collapse and leaving the 850-year-old church's future in doubt.

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Prominent scientists have bad news for the White House about coronavirus antibody tests

In a phone call last week, some of the nation's top scientists briefed White House officials about antibody testing, according to two doctors who were on the call.

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Strip clubs and lobbyists sue for stimulus dollars

Strip clubs and lobbyists are suing the federal government to try to get access to coronavirus stimulus dollars.

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CDC, FEMA have drafted a national plan to reopen US, report says

There is a draft of a back-to-work strategy for the nation, created by a team led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to The Washington Post.

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Iraqi President working to reinstate Reuters after suspension

Iraqi President Barham Salih is working with his legal team to "revoke" the suspension of Reuters' operating license and reinstate the news agency in Iraq, he told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday.

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What the Surgeon General gets wrong about African Americans and Covid-19

"When America catches a cold, black folks catch pneumonia."

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The secret weapon hidden in Obama's endorsement of Biden

Sometimes in politics the least surprising development can be the most important.

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The second pandemic that awaits Covid-19 first responders

As the daily death toll decreased for the first time in New York on April 5, many of us are bracing for the storm to end and hopeful for our lives to resume outside of our homes. The relief is not only that the threat may be peaking, or that we can stop disinfecting our groceries, but that our loved ones working on the front lines of this disaster will be out of harm's way. I'm the daughter of a 9/11 first responder; I know as fear winds down, another battle is just beginning.

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'Ghosts' try to spook people off streets during pandemic

"Ghosts" in Indonesia are trying to scare people into staying at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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See Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lit up as a doctor

The famous monument was illuminated to look like a doctor on Easter Sunday, in a tribute to front-line healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic around the world.

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Stelter: Trump propaganda video shows where he's coming from

CNN's Brian Stelter says President Donald Trump is attacking the media and focused on the past instead of fighting against Covid-19 in the present.

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Watch Andrea Bocelli sing for the world

Opera singer Andrea Bocelli gave a moving performance from an empty cathedral on Easter Sunday, in a bid to inspire hope amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Iranian woman fears punishment after condemnation for not wearing the appropriate headscarf

It was a dream come true for Shohreh Bayat to referee the final of the Women's World Chess Championship earlier this year but what should have been a career highlight quickly turned into a nightmare.

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Trump rages at criticism while governors craft their own plans to reopen the economy

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Plant shutdown fuels food supply concerns

The temporary shutdown of a major pork plant due to coronavirus has amplified concerns over the US food supply, but experts say it's not time to panic. CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports.

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New York and other states team up to plan for reopening while others say it's too soon to consider easing up on restrictions

With encouraging signs that the US is nearing the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, at least 10 states have created coalitions to work together toward reopening their economies. But as they do, several other state leaders are taking a more measured approach, saying they fear the worst is yet to come for their parts of the country.

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Pastors sue California governor over coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings

Three pastors are suing California officials over directives that have prevented worshipers from attending church service during the coronavirus pandemic.

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51 additional people released from Rikers Island due to underlying health concern

The Legal Aid Society won the release of 51 individuals detained at Rikers Island on non-criminal, technical parole violations due to their age or underlying medical conditions, according to an order and a press release provided by Legal Aid.

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Photos show bodies piled up and stored in vacant rooms at Detroit hospital

Photos shared among emergency room staff at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit show bodies being stored in vacant hospital rooms and piled on top of each other inside refrigerated holding units brought into the hospital's parking lot.

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Moscow rolls out digital tracking to enforce lockdown. Critics dub it a 'cyber Gulag'

Moscow has introduced a digital tracking system to enforce a coronavirus lockdown -- but critics say the technology represents an unprecedented threat to privacy.

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India's Modi extends nationwide coronavirus lockdown until May 3

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the country's nationwide lockdown until May 3 in a bid to contain the continued spread of the coronvirus, but said that some states which have avoided outbreaks may be allowed to resume "important activities."

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Reporter grills Trump: What did you do for entire month?

CBS reporter Paula Reid questions President Trump about what his administration did the entire month of February as the coronavirus pandemic was spreading.

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What are antibody tests and what do they mean for the coronavirus pandemic?

As the world watches and wonders when coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures might end, some hope antibody tests might help provide a solution.

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China is giving cash to car buyers to revive sales crushed by the pandemic

In a normal year, China would have sold more than 6 million new cars by now. This year, the number is closer to 3.7 million, and now the government is handing out cash to help the world's biggest auto market get back on its feet after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sweden isn't enforcing a lockdown. See how it's going

Scientists in Sweden are pushing for increased restrictions to slow the coronavirus spread as restaurants, bars and public spaces largely remain open.

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It's time to talk more seriously about the food supply

The meat supply is at risk. Farm workers are in fear. It's hard to get groceries.

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Trump falsely claims he has 'total' authority

President Trump tweeted that he has the power to reopen states amid the coronavirus pandemic, even though this responsibility is delegated to state governments. When asked about this claim, President Trump falsely claimed that the president has "total power."

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Chris Cuomo: I can't shake off my fever

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about his most recent coronavirus symptoms and how he's been recovering from the illness.

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Cabin fever and spring fever collide for Italians

A month-long, nationwide lockdown of Italy has been extended into May. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports many in the European nation are fighting the urge to reemerge.

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South Korea is holding an election during the coronavirus crisis. Other countries are postponing theirs. Either way, democracy may suffer

It's just after lunchtime at a central Seoul market and a crowd in hot pink jackets is gathering.

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Nicaragua's president hasn't been seen in a month

Over the past month, world leaders have been to the forefront, rallying their nations to battle the spread of coronavirus. But there's been one notable exception -- President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua, who has not been seen in public for over 40 days.

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Why Greece is coping with Covid-19 better than Italy

Several European countries have been badly hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Greece took action early on and it seems to be working. CNN's Lynda Kinkade reports.

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What you need to know about coronavirus today

President Donald Trump is hoping to resuscitate the US economy as soon as May 1, but big-city mayors, state governors and even some of the administration's own experts are urging caution, wary that a premature loosening of restrictions could spark a second wave of the virus.

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In shutting out threat, seniors in retirement communities feel isolated

With tight restrictions in place at their continuing care retirement community, Tom and Janice Showler are getting on each other's nerves.

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What life is like for a doctor at Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Melanie Malloy takes CNN inside Brooklyn's Mount Sinai Hospital as it works to accommodate an influx of patients due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Clarissa Ward reports.

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Boris Johnson grateful after release from hospital

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked the National Health Service staff at St. Thomas' Hospital following his treatment for coronavirus, saying "I can't thank them enough. I owe them my life," according to the UK Press Association. CNN's Bianca Nobilo has more.

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Gordon Brown: We need a global effort on Covid

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown joins Fareed to lay out a plan for a global public health response and economic rescue plan to the coronavirus crisis

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A grocery store worker who died of coronavirus began dating her husband 22 years ago on Easter

David Williams had his first date with his future wife 22 years ago on Easter Sunday. But this Easter, he mourned her loss as he spent the day without her by his side.

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'SNL' takes the right line on Trump

"Saturday Night Live" returned on Saturday with its first new episode after stopping production due to the coronavirus pandemic. And much like the first "SNL" after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the show opened with a more somber theme. But the big difference was that in that first show after 9/11, there were no jokes at the expense of then-President George W. Bush. On Saturday's show, however, there were many directed at President Donald Trump -- and Trump earned every one.

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Japan leader Shinzo Abe's video at home with pet dog prompts social media backlash

Japanese social media users have accused Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of being tone-deaf after he posted a video of himself relaxing at home as people across the country struggle to work from home.

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'Get us out of hell': China faces a diplomatic crisis over its treatment of Africans

Beijing is facing a diplomatic crisis in Africa after reports of alleged coronavirus-related discrimination against African nationals in China sparked widespread anger across the continent.

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Aircraft carrier's deployment proves China's navy is controlling coronavirus, report says

A Chinese naval flotilla headed into the Pacific over the weekend, evidence that the People's Liberation Army Navy has done a much better job controlling coronavirus than the US Navy, according to a story posted on the PLA's English-language website.

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Virus may dash Trump's plan for a 'big bang' economic opening

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Saving the largest archive of Chinese American history from fire

In January, a fire tore through an historic building in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown, threatening to engulf decades of artifacts documenting Chinese life in the US.

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Graduates can temporarily practice law in New Jersey without bar

Law school graduates will be able to practice law temporarily in New Jersey without taking the bar exam after the state test was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the state Supreme Court ruled.

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What Trump can — and can't — do to reopen the US

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Why the US has the world's highest number of Covid-19 deaths

The US now has the world's highest number of deaths from Covid-19, with at least 21,692 losing their lives to the virus as of Sunday afternoon. Americans will continue to die in large numbers until our country mounts a coherent response to the epidemic. President Donald Trump has failed. The US still lacks even a basic plan for controlling the epidemic and restarting the economy.

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A US prison complex has 60 inmates and 23 staff with coronavirus

A North Carolina prison complex where an inmate died from Covid-19 Saturday has the highest number of coronavirus cases of any federal correctional complex in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

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Good luck topping this one. Biles takes handstand challenge to next level

If anyone's going to crush a handstand challenge, it's going to be Simone Biles.

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There won't be new emojis in 2021 due to coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a hit at emojis.

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Inmates will make face masks for their correctional officers

Florida inmates will produce cloth face masks to protect the correctional officers overseeing them as the number of inmates with Covid-19 continues to rise.

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Coronavirus cases top 1.8 million globally

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Japan's Shinzo Abe promotes anti-flu drug to treat virus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is promoting the anti-flu drug Avigan to treat patients diagnosed with Covid-19. CNN's Will Ripley reports from Tokyo.

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Family makes mini Starbucks and Target at home

A cooped-up California family built a miniature version of Starbucks and Target in their home.

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Easter Bunny named Jacinda flies as sole passenger on flight to collect stranded Germans in New Zealand

Despite the rest of us being stuck at home Sunday, the Easter Bunny is still working hard to bring joy to people around the world. And for one Easter Bunny named Jacinda, that means flying across the world to bring stranded travelers back home.

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OPEC+ reaches deal to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day

In an emergency virtual meeting Sunday, OPEC+ arrived at a deal to slash oil production by 9.7 million barrels a day starting May 1, a senior OPEC source told CNN. The cuts will remain in place through June, the source said.

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Trump tweets Easter wishes as Americans remain under coronavirus lockdown

President Donald Trump tweeted well-wishes to Americans celebrating Easter on Sunday, noting that this year's is "much different" with many people having to observe the holiday from their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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One of the largest pork processing facilities in the US is closing until further notice

One of the country's largest pork processing facilities is closing until further notice as employees fall ill with Covid-19. The closure puts the country's meat supply at risk, said the CEO of Smithfield, which operates the plant.

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China tightens grip over coronavirus research

China has imposed restrictions on the publication of academic research on the origins of the novel coronavirus, according to a central government directive and online notices published by two Chinese universities, that have since been removed from the web.

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Fauci admits earlier Covid-19 mitigation efforts would have saved more American lives

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that calls to implement life-saving social distancing measures faced "pushback" early in the US coronavirus outbreak and that the country is now looking for ways to more effectively respond to the virus should it rebound in the fall.

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In Belarus, Covid-19 is a modern-day Chernobyl

Reading the recent spate of articles about the incredulous response of the President of Belarus to the threat of Covid-19, advising his citizens simply to wash their hands more often and eat meals at the regular time, took me back to another crisis I lived through -- the nuclear catastrophe at Chernobyl -- and the similar advice doled out to Belarusian citizens at that time.

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UK PM Boris Johnson discharged from hospital

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital, a week after being admitted due to "persistent" Covid-19 symptoms, a Downing Street spokesman said Sunday.

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Motorsport legend Stirling Moss dies, aged 90

Stirling Moss, a British motor racing legend widely considered one of the greatest drivers never to win a Formula One title, has died aged 90, according to PA news agency and the Formula One website.

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Kenny Dalglish released from hospital

Former Liverpool and Scotland football star Kenny Dalglish has been released from hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Miss England hangs up her crown to return to work as doctor during coronavirus pandemic

A beauty queen who was crowned Miss England in 2019 has returned to the United Kingdom from overseas charity work to continue her career as a doctor amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Singer Duffy says she was drugged, taken to another country and raped

Duffy has revealed harrowing details of a four-week ordeal during which she says she was drugged at a restaurant on her birthday, taken to a foreign country and raped by an unnamed attacker.

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Why New York has been hit so hard by coronavirus

New York state reached a tragic milestone this week: It now has more Covid-19 patients than any country in the world, aside from the United States.

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