Governor Tom Wolf ordered all nonessential businesses in the state to temporarily close in March. Source
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An ice rink in Maryland is now a temporary morgue
The rink has been housing bodies since April 17, according to Maryland state delegate Mary Lehman. Source
Where’s my stimulus check? Answers to common questions
Millions of Americans are still waiting for their economic impact payments. Here are some reasons for the holdup. Source
U.S. suspends protections for migrant kids at border, expelling hundreds
In the last 11 days of March alone, officials expelled at least 299 unaccompanied children under a CDC public health order. Source
Study suggests a coronavirus mutation may make it more contagious
A new study suggests that a now-dominant strain of the coronavirus, which spread from China to Europe and then to the U.S., may be even more contagious than the original. Dr. Rob Elfenbien joined CBSN to discuss the findings and give us insight into a new mysterious condition affecting some COVID-19 patients. Source
Cuomo reveals new data on COVID-19 hospitalizations
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that most new COVID-19 cases tracked by hospitals in the state over the past few days were among people who were predominantly at home and not working. They were also mostly among people 51 and older. Watch his remarks. Source
How Joe Biden runs his presidential campaign from his basement
Over the past six weeks, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has been running his campaign from his Delaware basement. New York Times magazine writer at large Jason Zengerle took an in-depth look at the drastic changes Biden’s campaign has implemented to try to stay relevant during the pandemic. Source
Mother and sister of missing Idaho kids’ mom break silence
According to investigators, 7-year-old JJ vanished without a trace on September 23 — but Janis Cox claims she briefly spoke with him on October 1. Source
New campus sex assault rules bolster rights of the accused
Under the new rules, the definition of sexual harassment is narrowed. Source
Astronomers discover the closest black hole to Earth
The black hole is so close to us that, on a clear night in the Southern Hemisphere, skywatchers can spot stars dancing around it with the naked eye. Source