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Arrest Warrant Issued for Infamously Defiant Pastor

Tony Spell accused of aggravated assault—with a bus

(Newser) - There is now a warrant out for the arrest of the Louisiana pastor who's been making headlines for continuing to hold church services in defiance of state orders banning large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tony Spell had already been hit with misdemeanor charges related to the services at...

Pitt Appears on Krasinski&#39;s Show, for a Few Seconds
Brad Pitt Gives
Shortest Weather
Report Ever
video
Apr 21, 2020 2:02 AM CDT

Brad Pitt Gives Shortest Weather Report Ever

Actor appears on John Krasinski's 'Some Good News' for a very brief cameo

(Newser) - John Krasinski's fourth episode of "Some Good News," the show he's been hosting from home since the US went on coronavirus lockdown, featured a blink-and-you'll-miss-it weather report from none other than Brad Pitt. Watch it here or in our gallery. As E! reports, Pitt is...

Trump Criticizes GOP Governor Over Tests
Trump Slams GOP Governor
Over Coronavirus Testing
the rundown
Apr 21, 2020 1:20 AM CDT

Trump Slams GOP Governor Over Coronavirus Testing

Monday's White House press briefing got weird

(Newser) - At Monday's press briefing, President Trump said the nation's governors have been provided with lists of locations providing additional coronavirus testing in their states—and then he proceeded to call out Larry Hogan, whom the Daily Beast calls "one of the leading Republican governors" confronting the crisis...

Chris Cuomo, Wife Cleared by the CDC
Chris Cuomo
Emerges From
His Basement
video
Apr 21, 2020 12:17 AM CDT

Chris Cuomo Emerges From His Basement

CNN anchor and his wife have been cleared by the CDC

(Newser) - Chris Cuomo's basement isolation is over. The CNN anchor revealed Monday night on his show that both he and his wife have been cleared by the CDC to come out of coronavirus quarantine, and showed video of the moment he emerged from the basement and reunited with his family....

On Friday, Georgia Starts to Reopen
On Friday,
Georgia
Starts to
Reopen
Apr 20, 2020 7:25 PM CDT

On Friday, Georgia Starts to Reopen

Other states make similar plans, though even some business owners have doubts

(Newser) - Georgia's economy will start reopening this week, Gov. Brian Kemp has announced, despite the fears of health officials and some business owners that it's not safe yet. Gyms, bowling alleys, salons, and tattoo parlors can open their doors Friday, as long as they observe hygiene and social distancing...

NASCAR Plans to Roar Back Without Fans

States compete to host the first race after return

(Newser) - The race is on among states willing to host the first NASCAR race without fans. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted Monday that NASCAR was working with Texas Motor Speedway on a plan to race there. "To prevent spread of #COVID19, it will be without fans," Abbott said. "...

3 Brothers Are Organizing Protests of Quarantines

Pro-gun activists set up Facebook groups about demonstrations

(Newser) - Facebook groups have spread the word about the series of demonstrations around the country against the stay-at-home orders. Although the social media roots may make the movement appear organic, the Washington Post reports that three brothers are a principal source: Ben, Christopher and Aaron Dorr. They run pro-gun groups in...

Fear Keeps Non-COVID-19 Patients Away From Hospitals
Virus Takes Toll
on Other Patients
Apr 20, 2020 5:03 PM CDT

Virus Takes Toll on Other Patients

Fear of the coronavirus keeps many away from emergency rooms

(Newser) - Among the medical mysteries during the pandemic is one that doesn't involve COVID-19. Hospitals and doctors are wondering where all the patients who are seriously ill from other causes have gone, the Washington Post reports. A 700-bed hospital in Charleston has room for other patients but few takers. "...

3 COVID-19 Patients Found Dead in Hotel

NYC hotel was used to quarantine recovering patients from city hospital

(Newser) - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has promised an investigation of the deaths of three coronavirus patients found dead over the weekend at a hotel where they were being quarantined during recovery. A 70-year-old man and a 42-year-old man were found dead in their rooms at the Hilton Garden...

Expert Doubts Olympics Will Happen Next Year

Professor says he is 'very pessimistic'

(Newser) - A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is "very pessimistic" the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months. "To be honest with you, I don't think the Olympics is likely to be held next year,” Kentaro Iwata, a professor of infectious disease at Kobe...

New Signs that Pandemic Is Past Its Peak in NY

Single-day death toll is lowest in weeks, below 500

(Newser) - Encouraging signs from New York state: The daily coronavirus death toll has fallen below 500 for the first time since April 2 and new cases are down to 4,726, the lowest single-day total in a month. In his morning briefing Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that with the pandemic...

Farm Has an Odd Idea for Your Next Online Meeting

It will make a horse, donkey, or even a chicken available for a fee

(Newser) - A miniature donkey named Mambo is getting some online love in North Carolina, where a farm is getting in on the idea of having animals spice up tedious virtual meetings during the coronavirus pandemic, per the AP . Peace N Peas Farm will rent Mambo, the 8-year-old miniature donkey, and his...

Young Daughter of First Responders Dies of COVID

Skylar Herbert, 5, is Michigan's youngest victim

(Newser) - Michigan has its first child fatality of the COVID-19 outbreak. The parents of 5-year-old Skylar Herbert took her off a ventilator on Sunday after doctors said she had no hope of recovery and was likely brain-dead, reports the Detroit News . Skylar started having headaches about a month ago, and a...

Zuckerberg: We Have 'New Superpower' in COVID-19 Fight

Data collection: Facebook releases county-by-county maps of people reporting symptoms

(Newser) - This time, Facebook hopes to use data collection for the greater good. (Unlike, say, this time .) The company on Monday unveiled a map that tracks coronavirus symptoms county by county across the US, reports CNET . The idea is to help hospitals and local health officials get a better sense...

NY Governor: Now There's 'No Excuse' Not to Get Married

Cuomo gives OK for couples to get marriage license remotely, have ceremony via video

(Newser) - New York state has nearly 243,000 coronavirus cases , with almost 14,000 deaths as of Monday—but Gov. Andrew Cuomo doesn't want these troubling times to stop anyone from tying the knot. Cuomo on Saturday announced an executive order for this "disaster emergency" that allows marriage licenses...

Cruise Ships' Long Trips End: 'There Was Nowhere to Go'

3 vessels still with passengers scheduled to finally dock on Monday amid coronavirus crisis

(Newser) - Believe it or not, there are still three cruise ships filled with passengers on the high seas—but all three are set to finally dock at various ports around the world on Monday, their around-the-globe itineraries thrown into disarray by the coronavirus pandemic. The BBC calls the MSC Magnifica, which...

'Sacrifices' Begin for Disney Workers

More than 100K employees furloughed during coronavirus crisis

(Newser) - Nearly half of Disney's workers have seen their last paycheck for a while, as more than 100,000 employees begin their furlough this week amid the coronavirus pandemic. By holding back these wages, the company will be able to save up to $500 million a month, the Financial Times...

There May Be More Asymptomatic Cases Than Previously Thought

According to a slew of recent reports

(Newser) - A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the coronavirus without any symptoms, fueling hope that it will turn out to be much less lethal than originally feared, the AP reports. While that’s clearly good news, it also means it’s impossible to know who...

Another Wealthy Community Offers to Test All Residents

Bolinas, Calif., will test for active infections and antibodies

(Newser) - A small northern California community is one of the first in the world to offer coronavirus testing for everyone who lives there. Bolinas, Calif., will test any resident aged 4 or older, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. From Monday through Thursday the Marin County community, population 1,600, is offering...

Trump: Fox News &#39;on a Bad Path&#39;
Trump Not Happy
With Fox News
Apr 20, 2020 2:01 AM CDT

Trump Not Happy With Fox News

President says network is 'on a bad path' after Nancy Pelosi interview

(Newser) - President Trump is a well-known fan of Fox News, but on Sunday, his words for the network weren't laudatory ones. "Nervous Nancy is an inherently 'dumb' person," he tweeted , referring to Nancy Pelosi's interview with Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday. "She wasted all...

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