MLB suspends spring training, delays start of regular season
Major League Baseball is suspending spring training effective Thursday and plans to push back the start of the regular season as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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U.S. House backs extension of FISA surveillance law
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation on Wednesday to extend a divisive set of government surveillance tools, a major boost for efforts to reauthorize the program before it expires on Sunday.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing a policy that makes asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for court hearings in the United States.
Biden wins Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Idaho; close race in Washington
Former Vice President Joe Biden won primaries Tuesday in Michigan, Missouri, Idaho and Mississippi to take command of the Democratic presidential primaries.
San Francisco, Washington, Ohio ban large crowds of people
The city of San Francisco and the states of Washington and Ohio will place a ban on significant gatherings of people in an effort to stem the tide of coronavirus, with the NCAA canceling fan attendance at its upcoming tournament games.
U.S. CDC reports 696 coronavirus cases, death tally of 25
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday reported 696 cases of coronavirus, an increase of 224 from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by six to 25.
Federal judge rules that coach not allowed to pray on field
A federal judge upheld the right of a Washington state school district to fire a football coach for his practice of praying at the 50-yard line after games following four years of legal battles.
Circuit breakers, triggered for the first time in 20 years, pass a crucial test
The market-wide circuit breakers were tested for the first time since they were substantially revamped more than a decade ago, and it was only the second time they kicked in since 1997.
CDC: Americans over 60 should ‘stock up’ on supplies, avoid crowds
Older Americans, especially those with underlying health conditions, should stockpile supplies and avoid unnecessary travel, a top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday.
US trade deficit narrows to $45.3 billion in January
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in January as exports fell but imports fell more. The politically sensitive trade gap with China widened.
Trump will get a chance at installing a third judge on the influential DC Circuit Court
A judge sitting on the D.C. Circuit Court will retire in September, allowing President Trump the chance to install a third judge on the influential bench.
U.S. CDC reports 149 coronavirus cases, including those under investigation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday reported 149 cases of coronavirus in the country, which includes those reported by individual states that were yet to be confirmed by the agency.
Elizabeth Warren drops out of presidential race
Elizabeth Warren is ending her campaign to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. president, CNN is reporting.
California governor declares state of emergency after coronavirus death
The US death toll from coronavirus infections rose to 11 on Wednesday as new cases emerged around New York City and Los Angeles, while Seattle-area health officials sought to allay anxiety amid the nation’s largest outbreak.
WV Governor Signs Born-Alive Bill Protecting Babies Who Survive Abortion
On Monday, Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) signed a bill requiring doctors to provide medical care to a baby that survives an abortion.
Parental Consent for Abortion Bill Passes in Florida, Gov Expected to Sign Into Law
A bill requiring parental consent before a minor can have an abortion recently passed in the Florida State Legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature; Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he will sign the bill into law.
Super Tuesday disaster for Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg is facing the worst-case scenario for his presidential campaign.
Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes climbs to at least 24
Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighborhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 24 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.
U.S. Supreme Court conservatives lean toward Trump over rapid deportation
Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared sympathetic on Monday toward a bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to buttress its power to quickly deport illegal immigrants without court interference in a politically charged election-year case concerning one of Trump’s signature issues.
Washington, Florida Governors Declare State of Emergency for Coronavirus
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis both declared states of emergency over the weekend to help their states prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus.