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Coronavirus: US death toll passes 2,000 in a single day

America now has half a million confirmed coronavirus cases but the outbreak may soon begin to level off.

US-Mexico border: Thousands of migrants expelled under coronavirus powers

The Trump administration is using an emergency public health order to turn back irregular migrants.

Woman who revealed Clinton-Lewinsky scandal dies

Linda Tripp, who disclosed Bill Clinton's White House affair with Monica Lewinsky dies, aged 70.

US election 2020: Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign

The decision clears the way for Joe Biden to become the Democratic nominee who faces Donald Trump.

How the coronavirus led to the highest-ever spike in US gun sales

More than 2m guns were purchased in March and the FBI conducted 3.7m background checks.

Maeve Kennedy McKean's body is recovered after canoe search

Maeve Kennedy McKean and her son were last seen in a canoe off Chesapeake Bay in Maryland last week.

Coronavirus wreaks havoc in African American neighbourhoods

Black Chicagoans account for 70% of coronavirus deaths, despite making up 30% of the population.

Coronavirus: Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for Covid-19

The Bronx Zoo in New York says this case of human-to-animal transmission appears to be unique.

Coronavirus: Trump voices hope for ‘levelling-off’ in US hotspots

The president voices hope that cases are "levelling off" in US hotspots, but warns of more deaths.

Coronavirus: Trump predicts ‘a lot of death’ as cases pass 300,000

The US president predicts "a lot of death" but suggests easing social-distancing rules for Easter.

Michael Atkinson: Trump fires intelligence chief involved in impeachment

Intelligence chief Michael Atkinson first alerted Congress to a whistleblower complaint.

Coronavirus: Trump to defy 'voluntary' advice for Americans to wear masks

The US president says he does not want to be seen in one, despite Centers for Disease Control guidance.

Coronavirus: US death toll exceeds 5,000

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in the US has gone above 5,000, while confirmed cases worldwide are close to reaching one million.

 

Coronavirus: Harvey Weinstein tests positive

The former producer was convicted of rape and sexual assault last month and is now in a New York prison.

Coronavirus: California issues 'stay at home' order amid virus

The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state.

Coronavirus: Could the US do what Italy has done?

Could the US lock down part, or even all, of the country to halt the spread of the deadly virus?

Coronavirus: US Republicans self-quarantine amid outbreak

Five politicians, including Sen Ted Cruz, isolate themselves, as President Trump says he is healthy.

Coronavirus: White House concedes US lacks enough test kits

New York urges the government to send more test kits as the city's caseload doubles overnight.

Deadly tornadoes kill 25 and injure many in Tennessee

The storm was so fast-moving that many people didn't have time to take shelter, officials say.

Chris Matthews: TV host quits with apology for 'compliments'

MSNBC's Chris Matthews bows out with an apology over "compliments on a woman's appearance".