He was one of at least 15 residents of a New Orleans retirement home who died after contracting the deadly virus
20h ago
While closed to the public because of coronavirus restrictions, two adorable puppies roamed free at the aquarium
7d ago
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is currently leading the country's response to COVID-19
Mar 28
Lowery, 98, died on Friday at home in Atlanta from natural causes unrelated to the coronavirus outbreak, a statement said
Dedra Wilkes, 42, was found dead at her home in Coweta County, Georgia and was in that state for at least 12 to 16 hours before police arrived
Mar 25
'She had not traveled outside the US recently and hence, could not have picked up the virus from anywhere abroad'
Mar 23
The primary season has seen a major impact from the coronavirus outbreak as seven states have deferred their pollings keeping in mind people’s safety through social distancing
Mar 22
The former Milwaukee sheriff railed against government restrictions in a barrage of Sunday night tweets saying people should be allowed to socialize
Mar 16
As industries like travel sector, ports, gig workers, bakeries and entry-level employees plan mass layoffs, construction, manufacturing and healthcare industries will retain employees
Mar 15
POTUS on Wednesday announced travel ban from potentially affected Schengen countries for upto thirty days, effective from midnight, March 13
Mar 12
Grand Princess Capt. John Smith told guests he anticipated arrival at the Port of Oakland Sunday, March 8, afternoon. The ship is carrying more than 3,500 people from 54 countries
Mar 7
Only 46 passengers were tested out of 3,500 passengers on board. Out of this 19 of the positive cases were crew members and two were passengers
Mar 6
The photo came just hours before the 2020 presidential hopeful lost the Nevada Democratic caucus by a wide margin to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
Feb 24
The moment occurred nearly 45 minutes into the debate when ABC News moderator Linsey Davis referred to Clinton
Feb 9
Chambers, a director of Cox Enterprises Inc., promoted Jimmy Carter's political career and served as U.S. ambassador to Belgium during his presidency.
Jan 31
The woman in her 60s returned from China on Jan. 13 without showing any signs of illness, but three or four days later she called her doctor to report feeling sick
Jan 25
Burrow broke the single-season passing touchdown record, 60, and LSU set the single-season points record in the poll era, 726.
Jan 14
The 21-year-old basketball star reportedly donated $10,000 through his Trae Young Foundation to an organization that buys and forgives medical debt in the country
Jan 11
Nick Gordon aka Nicholas Bouler was blamed for spiking Kristina Brown's drink and drowning her five years ago
Jan 3
The sold-out event, called 'Passion 2020' and organized by Passion Conferences, goes some way in suggesting that religion still plays a very big part in the lives of the younger generation
Jan 1
Bryce Gowdy, 17, was killed in the early hours of Monday, not long after he had expressed excitement about going to college.
Dec 31
Congressman John Lewis of Georgia has announced he has advanced pancreatic cancer, vowing he will will continue serving in Washington while he fights the disease and undergoes medical treatment
Dec 29
Even though the Republican received only 8 percent of black votes in 2016, yet the 'Black Voices for Trump' is being seen as something serious to boost his support among the blacks in the next election.
Dec 23
Colin Kaepernick has remained a free agent since the end of the 2016 NFL season.
Dec 20
The workout was much awaited and was set to be in front of many NFL teams at the Atlanta Falcons. However, in a last-minute switch, it was shifted hundreds of miles away to a high school in Riverdale, south of Atlanta. The former quarterback hosted his own workout session.
Dec 11
In 2007, Vick had spent 18 months in federal prison after being found guilty of running a 'cruel and inhumane' dogfighting ring operation in Virginia
Dec 8
Reporter John Keim announced on Wednesday that Jordan Veasy has been signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad.
Dec 5
Clinton also told Stern about her first encounter with husband Bill, saying, "He was so handsome, really handsome. He looked like a Greek god. He was very attractive."
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has not played a single game in the NFL ever since he left the 49ers at the end of the 2016 session
Dec 2
Mehlenbacher, 35, was furious after Harris' campaign sacked staffers hastily and the leadership could not satisfactorily address people's concerns.
Dec 1
According to a recent study from the Center for Responsive Politics, male voters have so far accounted for around 57 percent of donations to the presidential candidates.
Nov 27
The NFL had arranged the tryouts for the quarterback at Atlanta Falcons training facility in Georgia, however, the location was shifted to a high school stadium at the last minute.
Nov 25
The Democratic candidate was at a fund-raising event in Providence, Rhode Island, where he said America needed to 'restore' its soul in the 2020 elections.
Nov 24
Warren's son Alex was seen in a yearbook picture from 1986-1987 showing he attended the posh Kirby Hall School in Texas, where fees now stand at more than $17,000 a year
The entrepreneur said this when asked what will be the first message to the Kremlin as the POTUS. He also said that he will tell Russia that their days of meddling in US elections are over.
Nov 21
During the Democratic presidential debate held in Atlanta, the former vice president drew laughs from the audience as he appeared to be unaware of the metaphor he was using to explain how he would combat violence and sexual harassment perpetrated against women
Ten candidates locked horns at the fifth Democratic debate in Atlanta and everyone, especially those without high numbers, put in a strong effort to remain relevant.
Nov 20
The Vermont senator cautioned the Democrats saying they could not afford to get 'consumed' by Trump only for that would see them losing the election. He said it is urgent to address American people's needs apart from fighting the president.
The former vice president also said whoever defeats Trump to become the next US president has to secure a majority for Democrats in the Senate which is currently under control of the GOP.
The Massachusetts senator wants the wealthy Americans to contribute towards universal welfare while Booker said the Dems needed to grow wealth across the country.
The veteran Vermont senator said it's time to put a stop to endless wars overseas but differed with Trump's method.
The Hawaii Congresswoman said that the Democratic Party was no more a party of, by or for the people and was more influenced by foreign-policy establishment dominated by the likes of Hillary Clinton. The Republican camp grabbed the moment.
The Massachusetts senator said she will try to convince her Republican colleagues in Senate to convict Donald Trump if the House impeached him. She then slammed the practice of rewarding donors with ambassadorial posts.
Grisham told a Virginia radio station that Obama officials had left some nasty messages for them at White House. However, she did not have any evidence to back her claims. Former administrative officials call it a blatant lie.
Nov 19
Kaepernick's team decided to move the location after they accused the league of not acting rightfully when it came to organizing the tryouts.
Nov 17
The NFL has invited all 32 teams to attend Kaepernick's workout, in a bid to offer him a chance to return to the professional field.
Nov 15
The former president underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain from bleeding linked to recent falls
Nov 14
The 95-year-old was hospitalized for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls.
Nov 11
Judges Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh are yet to state their stance even as the verdict is expected to colour the presidential campaign of 2020.
Oct 10
Carter wore an Atlanta Braves baseball cap, but his left eye was swollen and bruised and he had a white bandage above his eye.
Oct 7
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