Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired three unidentified projectiles
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it has detected the three launches made from a town in the North's South Hamgyong province.
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it has detected the three launches made from a town in the North's South Hamgyong province.
US Government: Americans - especially people with health issues - should not travel on cruise ships
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
Coronavirus has mutated at least once, second strain detected: study
Scientists found that one strain of the virus was more aggressive.
Scientists found that one strain of the virus was more aggressive.
Prince Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life
It's definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?
It's definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?
Coronavirus fear spurs stockpiling rush in US, across the globe
Legions of nervous hoarders are loading up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper and cleaning products.
Legions of nervous hoarders are loading up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper and cleaning products.
Temple students traveling to high impact coronavirus countries must self-quarantine before returning to campus
Temple University sends letter to school community explaining anyone who has traveled to heavily impacted coronavirus countries must be self-quarantined at home for a full two weeks before returning to campus.
Temple University sends letter to school community explaining anyone who has traveled to heavily impacted coronavirus countries must be self-quarantined at home for a full two weeks before returning to campus.
Can coronavirus spread from mail or packages? No, health experts say
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.
'Push this virus back': WHO urges globe to 'pull out the stops' against COVID-19
The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
COVID-19 more contagious than SARS or MERS, can live on surfaces for up to 9 days, studies say
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus-inspired 'Wuhan Shake' replaces handshakes in social media footage
Footage on social media is demonstrating how people in coronavirus-affected areas may soon be greeting each other without touching hands.
Footage on social media is demonstrating how people in coronavirus-affected areas may soon be greeting each other without touching hands.
Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
US strikes Taliban forces, in first hit since peace deal
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Delta, American suspending flights to Milan as coronavirus cases rise in Italy
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.
Fear of coronavirus cancels local student's trip to Italy with no assurance of a refund
The fear of coronavirus is forcing many people to cancel their travel plans. Some students say it’s not fair their school trips abroad are being canceled and there’s no way they’ll be able to make them up
The fear of coronavirus is forcing many people to cancel their travel plans. Some students say it’s not fair their school trips abroad are being canceled and there’s no way they’ll be able to make them up
Warm winter means no ice wine from Germany for the first time in years
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
Coughing, Pope Francis tells pilgrims he is skipping retreat because of a cold
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Coronavirus concerns haven't closed Disneyland Paris, despite ban on public gatherings of more than 5,000
The happiest place on Earth isn’t ready to give up Paris yet.
The happiest place on Earth isn’t ready to give up Paris yet.
TikTok is a major outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird
From the perspective of teens, TikTok is a major new outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird.
From the perspective of teens, TikTok is a major new outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird.