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Protesters demonstrate at the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Monday, demanding that Gov. Tom Wolf reopen Pennsylvania's economy even as new social-distancing mandates took effect at stores and other commercial buildings.

Anti-Quarantine Protest Draws Crowd, But PA Governor Keeps Stay-Home Plan

Gov. Tom Wolf announced the business shutdowns would be extended until until May 8. They were due to lift on April 30. He did ease the limits a bit, including on the construction industry.

CUOMO: New York Could Cut School Aid By 20%

“They have a constitutional obligation to fulfill the needs of students, and they have not done that."

Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Credit: Cuomo's Flickr account

Different Regions Of New York Will Reopen Before Others, Cuomo Says

"If a situation is radically different in one part of the state than another part of the state, take that into consideration."

As coronavirus surges in some communities, some health care systems are overloaded. Federal estimates suggest that coronavirus cases and deaths could get a lot worse in many places without continued social distancing measures.

What Happens If U.S. Reopens Too Fast? Documents Show Federal Coronavirus Projections

As some states move to lift social distancing restrictions, government documents reveal how much more lethal the pandemic could still be without careful mitigation efforts.

Son Laments 'Preventable' Tragedy Of His Mother's Death From Coronavirus

Son Laments 'Preventable' Tragedy Of New York Mother's Death From Coronavirus

Daryl Doeschner talks about his mother Annette Doeschner's life and how he thinks her death was preventable.

Look for El Niño Surprises During the Great Backyard Bird Count

Orange highlights the above-normal warmth of equatorial surface waters in the Pacific that are driving the current El Niño. Image courtesy of…

If you earn too much to get a subsidy to help defray the cost of health insurance, you might find a less expensive policy off an exchange.

A More or Less Perfect Union: Classroom Materials

A More or Less Perfect Union: A Personal Exploration by Judge Douglas GinsburgExplore the document that governs those who govern us, delving into past,…

A bottle of hydroxychloroquine is seen outside a nursing home in Texas City, Texas, this month.

Federal Scientist Says He Was Removed For Resisting Unproven Coronavirus Treatments

Richard Bright says he was removed from his post because of his "insistence" that the government spend funds on "safe and scientifically vetted solutions" to address the coronavirus.

Washington says it will launch contact tracing teams to map coronavirus exposure. Here, public health nurse Jennifer Morgan, right, checks-in via phone with a patient self-quarantined at home in February. University of Washington epidemiology student Erika Feutz observes in Seattle.

Washington State Builds Coronavirus Contact Tracing 'Fire Brigade'

Public health experts say finding and isolating coronavirus patients will be key to re-opening public life. That's going to take a lot of work.

New York City Fire Department paramedic Elizabeth Bonilla (left) says she's been having a hard time sleeping in the dark since the coronavirus outbreak began.

'I Hear The Agony': Coronavirus Crisis Takes Toll On New York's First Responders

For weeks, paramedics and EMTs in New York City have been struggling to respond to a high number of 911 calls during the coronavirus pandemic. More first responders are getting sick themselves.

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