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National response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

Monitoring how officials are handling the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout different areas of the country.

(CNN) — President Donald Trump gave an update on the United States response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Monday afternoon. This comes as local Governments have been issuing their own instructions to their residents and businesses. Nadia Romero has more. Categories: National News, Politics

Tom Hanks announces he and his wife Rita Wilson have coronavirus

(CNN) – Tom Hanks says he and his wife, Rita Wilson, have tested positive for coronavirus. The Oscar award winning actor and his wife are working in Australia. Hanks was set to start shooting a movie there Monday about the life of Elvis Presley. In a Twitter post he describes their symptoms as similar to a cold with some body…

Investigators looking for missing Tennessee baby lead to NC pond

(CNN) — The search for a missing toddler from Tennessee lead investigators to a pond in North Carolina, and we know the search turned up nothing. crews searched the water in Wilkes County in connection to the disappearance of Evelyn Boswell. The 15-month-old is the focus of an Amber Alert. The baby hasn’t been seen since December 26th, but her…

Stocks take big hit as fears grow over potential coronavirus pandemic

(CNN) – Stocks took another hit on Wall Street as the World Health Organization says it’s preparing for a potential coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s not a question of if we have an outbreak in the US, but when. Tuesday the Dow fell nearly 880 points. That’s on top of the more than one…

Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to new felony charges of false reports

(CNN) – Actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty to new felony charges Monday. Earlier this month the former “Empire” actor was indicted by a grand jury for making false reports. A little over a year ago Smollett told police he was attacked by two men because he’s black and openly gay. Chicago Police say he staged the entire incident to…

Vanessa Bryant sues helicopter operator for crash that killed husband Kobe, daughter Gianna

(CNN) – Vanessa Bryant is suing Island Express Helicopters for the deaths of her husband Kobe and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Island Express owned the helicopter that crashed last month killing the Bryants and seven others on board. The lawsuit claims Island Express is liable for the actions taken by the pilot who was also killed. The complaint alleges he…

CDC: Number of people infected with coronoavirus jumps in U.S.

(CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its coronavirus tally, saying there are now 53 confirmed cases in the United States.  That’s up 18 cases just from Friday. The new cases are all from the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. Globally, there are at least 79-thousand confirmed cases and more than 26-hundred deaths. The World Health Organization…

John Legend to perform in Charleston, Orangeburg for Elizabeth Warren campaign

CHARLESTON, SC (CNN) — John Legend is focusing on politics rather than music. The singer is set to campaign for Senator Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina next week. Senator Warren, joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, will arrive on Monday, February 24th, where they will kick off Warren’s campaign tour at Fight for $15 Rally at Harmon Field at 12pm. The…