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Italy Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 10,000

UNTHINKABLE

Italy has the highest death toll from COVID-19 of anywhere on the planet.

Barbie Latza Nadeau | Published Mar 29, 2020

DOJ Wants to Shutter Shady Site Selling Virus ‘Medical Kits’

‘SCAMMERS’

The website claims to sell legitimate World Health Organization vaccine kits, even though there is no vaccine for the coronavirus.

Emma Tucker | Published Mar 22, 2020

Meghan McCain Announces Pregnancy

BABY ON THE WAY

“Although this isn’t how I expected to announce my pregnancy, both we and our families are excited to share the news with you all,” ‘The View’ co-host said.

Emma Tucker | Published Mar 22, 2020

Louisiana and Ohio Governors Issue ‘Stay-at-Home’ Orders

STAY HOME!

The states join California, New York, Illinois, Connecticut, Oregon, and New Jersey in implementing stay-at-home orders to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

Emma Tucker | Published Mar 22, 2020

De Blasio: 23 ‘Low Risk’ Inmates Released From NYC Jails

FREED

The mayor said that another 200 inmates from Rikers are being considered for release after 38 people tested positive for the coronavirus in New York City jails.

Emma Tucker | Published Mar 22, 2020

Broadway Star Who Lost Kids in Tragic Crash Pregnant Again

CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE

“Rejoice with us in this new life,” the actress wrote in an announcement on Twitter.

Tracy Connor | Published Mar 22, 2020

Opera Singer Placido Domingo Has Coronavirus

‘MORAL DUTY’

“I beg everyone to be extremely careful,” he said in a statement.

Tracy Connor | Published Mar 22, 2020

Four Spring Breakers Test Positive for Coronavirus

SAW THAT COMING

Health officials are trying to figure out who the infected students from the University of Tampa had contact with.

Tracy Connor | Published Mar 22, 2020

Cuomo: Trump Should Force Companies to Make Medical Supplies

‘IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION’

He says states are “savaging” each other in the race to buy overpriced masks, gowns, and ventilators.

Tracy Connor | Published Mar 22, 2020

De Blasio Says Trump Won't ‘Lift a Finger’ to Help NYC

‘PEOPLE WILL DIE’

“I don't get it,” de Blasio exclaimed while noting he's called on Trump to mobilize the military during the Coronavirus crisis.

Justin Baragona | Published Mar 22, 2020

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