News: March 2020

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

my NEWS: Pelosi, Khanna express concerns over startups potentially excluded from SBA loans


Pelosi, Khanna express concerns over startups potentially excluded from SBA loans



House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Pa., made a plea to the Small Business Association Tuesday to include startup companies in the coronavirus bailout plan.

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my NEWS: Trump administration sending troops to border as part of coronavirus fight


Trump administration sending troops to border as part of coronavirus fight



The Trump administration is sending more than 500 troops to the southern border as part of the ongoing effort there to combat the coronavirus threat by preventing more infections coming into the U.S. interior.

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my NEWS: Brit Hume says comparing Trump's daily coronavirus briefings to campaign rallies is absurd


Brit Hume says comparing Trump's daily coronavirus briefings to campaign rallies is absurd



For Americans hungry for information about the COVID-19 crisis, the White House coronavirus task force briefings are an fountain of information, says Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume.

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my NEWS: Trump says he's open to joining Russian-Saudi oil talks amid price war


Trump says he's open to joining Russian-Saudi oil talks amid price war



With global oil prices plummeting during the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump said Tuesday that he is open to joining the leaders of Russia and Saudi Arabia in talks as the two countries try to resolve a price war.

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my NEWS: DOJ's FISA report contradicts claims by Dems, media figures that surveillance rules were strictly observed


DOJ's FISA report contradicts claims by Dems, media figures that surveillance rules were strictly observed



New findings by the Justice Department inspector general that the FBI has repeatedly violated surveillance rules stood in stark contrast to the years of assurances from top Democrats and media experts that bureau scrupulously handled Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants -- and prompted Republican lawmakers to caution that the FBI seemingly believes it has "carte blanche to routinely erode the liberties of Americans without proper justification."

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my NEWS: Appeals court reinstates Texas abortion restrictions imposed due to coronavirus pandemic


Appeals court reinstates Texas abortion restrictions imposed due to coronavirus pandemic



A federal appeals court Tuesday stayed a Texas federal judge's ruling that blocked Gov. Gregg Abbott's order closing abortion clinics due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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my NEWS: Tech company keeps tabs on how people socially isolate across the country


Tech company keeps tabs on how people socially isolate across the country



A tech company is monitoring smartphone data and grading American counties on a “Social Distancing Scoreboard” as authorities across the United States urge residents to socially isolate and slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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my NEWS: Wayne Brady on self-isolating with his daughter, ex-wife and her boyfriend: 'We are a family'


Wayne Brady on self-isolating with his daughter, ex-wife and her boyfriend: 'We are a family'



Wayne Brady is in a unique situation during the coronavirus quarantine.

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my NEWS: Idris Elba updates fans on his and wife Sabrina's condition after passing quarantine period: 'Stuck in limbo'


Idris Elba updates fans on his and wife Sabrina's condition after passing quarantine period: 'Stuck in limbo'



Idris Elba says that he and his wife Sabrina are "both good" amid their fight with coronavirus.

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my NEWS: Pink belts out moving gospel song during son's bath time: 'Faith is always a comfort'


Pink belts out moving gospel song during son's bath time: 'Faith is always a comfort'



Pink is moving her fans to tears with an impromptu gospel performance. 

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my NEWS: Larry David urges 'idiots' still out socializing to 'watch TV' in funny coronavirus PSA


Larry David urges 'idiots' still out socializing to 'watch TV' in funny coronavirus PSA



"Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Larry David offered a pretty, pretty, pretty good public service announcement on Tuesday, urging the "idiots" who aren't following social distancing guidelines to "watch TV."

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my NEWS: 'Sonic the Hedgehog' speeds to early digital release


'Sonic the Hedgehog' speeds to early digital release



New in Home Entertainment: The trend of early home releases continues as the nation's movie theaters remain dark due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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my NEWS: Refugee family plans surprise grocery delivery for former sponsor isolating during coronavirus outbreak


Refugee family plans surprise grocery delivery for former sponsor isolating during coronavirus outbreak



A heartwarming act has gone viral on Twitter, and inspired others to share their own stories of kindness.

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my NEWS: Mommy blogger gets backlash for loading family in RV, taking them across country during coronavirus pandemic


Mommy blogger gets backlash for loading family in RV, taking them across country during coronavirus pandemic



“We are all living in such uncertain times and I’m just as scared as anyone else. I don’t know if this explanation helps, but I am trying to do my best to take care of my kids and my family," she said.

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my NEWS: Nurse, first responder marry in yard with family 'virtually present' after coronavirus crisis derails wedding


Nurse, first responder marry in yard with family 'virtually present' after coronavirus crisis derails wedding



This love story managed to get its happy ending – even with a shelter-in-place order.

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my NEWS: Judd Apatow: McConnell should be prosecuted for coronavirus 'lies'


Judd Apatow: McConnell should be prosecuted for coronavirus 'lies'



Filmmaker Judd Apatow called Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his colleagues "murderers" on Tuesday, saying they should be held criminally responsible for the coronavirus pandemic. 

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my NEWS: 'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood on coronavirus symptoms: 'It got scary'


'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood on coronavirus symptoms: 'It got scary'



Colton Underwood is feeling better while fighting coronavirus.

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my NEWS: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry acting like 'defiant teenagers,' author claims


Meghan Markle, Prince Harry acting like 'defiant teenagers,' author claims



Prince Harry's biographer has something to say about his "choice of priorities."

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my NEWS: Emily Ratajkowski poses nearly nude while hanging out with her dog: 'He's so sick of the snuggles'


Emily Ratajkowski poses nearly nude while hanging out with her dog: 'He's so sick of the snuggles'



Emily Ratajkowski is spending her time self-isolating by hanging out with her beloved pup. 

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my NEWS: Alec Baldwin suggests Trump is the 'virus in the US': 'Vaccine arrives in November'


Alec Baldwin suggests Trump is the 'virus in the US': 'Vaccine arrives in November'



Alec Baldwin on Tuesday suggested that President Trump is the "virus" in the United States, alluding to the coronavirus that has sickened and killed thousands worldwide. 

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my NEWS: 'Biggest Loser' host Bob Harper shares the one workout he's eager to try during quarantine


'Biggest Loser' host Bob Harper shares the one workout he's eager to try during quarantine



“The Biggest Loser” will unveil a winner during its emotional season finale airing Tuesday night, but Bob Harper’s work isn’t done yet.

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my NEWS: Chrissy Teigen celebrates the 10th anniversary of her breast implants


Chrissy Teigen celebrates the 10th anniversary of her breast implants



Chrissy Teigen is always the first one to make fun of herself -- even when it comes to plastic surgery.

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my NEWS: Jack Black dances shirtless in cowboy hats and boots: 'Quarantine Dance'


Jack Black dances shirtless in cowboy hats and boots: 'Quarantine Dance'



Jack Black is spending his time dancing during self-isolation.  

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Monday, 30 March 2020

my NEWS: Ken Shimura, popular comedian in Japan, dead at 70 after contracting coronavirus


Ken Shimura, popular comedian in Japan, dead at 70 after contracting coronavirus



Ken Shimura, a popular comedian in Japan, has died after contracting the coronavirus, becoming the country's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.

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my NEWS: 'Tiger King' podcast host wants Margot Robbie to play Joe Exotic


'Tiger King' podcast host wants Margot Robbie to play Joe Exotic



Margot Robbie's next gig could be a unique one if the "Tiger King" podcast host gets his way.

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my NEWS: Brad Paisley and more stars come together to show appreciation for health-care professionals with 'Gratitunes'


Brad Paisley and more stars come together to show appreciation for health-care professionals with 'Gratitunes'



Brad Paisley banded together with some of his music buddies to show appreciation on National Doctors’ Day, March 30, as countless health-care professionals work tirelessly to care for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

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my NEWS: Matthew McConaughey urges fans to stay inside: 'We are at war with a virus'


Matthew McConaughey urges fans to stay inside: 'We are at war with a virus'



Matthew McConaughey has a strong message for his followers.

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my NEWS: Jessie James Decker addresses post-baby body insecurities: 'I know a lot of moms feel the same way'


Jessie James Decker addresses post-baby body insecurities: 'I know a lot of moms feel the same way'



Jessie James Decker is opening up about her insecurities.

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my NEWS: 'Bachelor' spinoff 'Summer Games' shelved due to coronavirus outbreak


'Bachelor' spinoff 'Summer Games' shelved due to coronavirus outbreak



"The Bachelor Summer Games," the latest installment of the famed ABC "Bachelor" franchise, has been shelved.

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my NEWS: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry 'personally' covering security costs, report says


Meghan Markle, Prince Harry 'personally' covering security costs, report says



Following Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's announcement that they'd "step back" as senior members of the royal family, questions have swirled as to who would front the cost of their security.

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my NEWS: Aaron Carter’s girlfriend Melanie Martin arrested for alleged domestic violence


Aaron Carter’s girlfriend Melanie Martin arrested for alleged domestic violence



Aaron Carter’s girlfriend, Melanie Martin, was arrested on Sunday night in Los Angeles after police investigated an alleged altercation between the pair at Carter’s home, Fox News has confirmed.

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my NEWS: Christie Brinkley says daughter Alexa Ray Joel's wedding planning has been put ‘on hold’


Christie Brinkley says daughter Alexa Ray Joel's wedding planning has been put ‘on hold’



Christy Brinkley is dealing with the fallout of coronavirus, more specifically the fact she can’t see her daughters Sailor Brinkley Cook and Alexa Ray Joel.

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my NEWS: Sam Smith changes 'To Die For' album title and release date amid coronavirus outbreak


Sam Smith changes 'To Die For' album title and release date amid coronavirus outbreak



Sam Smith is making some changes in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

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my NEWS: Secretary Mike Pompeo says Iran refused US help during coronavirus pandemic, urges transparency from China


Secretary Mike Pompeo says Iran refused US help during coronavirus pandemic, urges transparency from China



Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins Sean Hannity on 'Hannity' to discuss the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 crisis.

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my NEWS: Franklin Graham on how Samaritan's Purse is supporting frontline health workers in fight against coronavirus


Franklin Graham on how Samaritan's Purse is supporting frontline health workers in fight against coronavirus



Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse set up a temporary hospital in New York's Central Park to serve as an overflow location for Mount Sinai Hospital.

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my NEWS: Adm. Brett Giroir on how increased testing will change understanding of coronavirus


Adm. Brett Giroir on how increased testing will change understanding of coronavirus



Coronavirus task force member Adm. Brett Giroir, HHS assistant secretary of health, joins Tucker Carlson on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

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my NEWS: Dr. Marc Siegel on potential new treatments in coronavirus fight


Dr. Marc Siegel on potential new treatments in coronavirus fight



Experimental HIV drug could help COVID-19 patients; insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel.

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my NEWS: Army researchers at Fort Detrick who helped discover Ebola treatment seek coronavirus vaccine


Army researchers at Fort Detrick who helped discover Ebola treatment seek coronavirus vaccine



Army researchers at Fort Detrick, Md., are fast at work growing batches of COVID-19 to help test treatment options and eventually find a coronavirus vaccine.

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my NEWS: NYPD commissioner on impact of COVID-19 on law enforcement: It's all hands on deck


NYPD commissioner on impact of COVID-19 on law enforcement: It's all hands on deck



I am 100 percent confident that the men and women of the New York City Police Department will rise to the challenge and keep New Yorkers safe, says NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea.

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my NEWS: US Army chief of engineers on joining coronavirus fight in New York


US Army chief of engineers on joining coronavirus fight in New York



Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite joins Martha MacCallum on 'The Story.'

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my NEWS: Army scientists at Fort Detrick work around the clock to find medical solution to coronavirus


Army scientists at Fort Detrick work around the clock to find medical solution to coronavirus



The same Army researchers found vaccines for anthrax, the plague and ebola; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports.

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my NEWS: Coronavirus Q&A: Dr. Marty Makary answers viewers' questions on 'Special Report'


Coronavirus Q&A: Dr. Marty Makary answers viewers' questions on 'Special Report'



Can you be re-infected by coronavirus? How long are asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers contagious for? Insight from Fox News contributor Dr. Marty Makary, Johns Hopkins health policy expert.

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my NEWS: Drone video shows downtown Los Angeles deserted amid coronavirus


Drone video shows downtown Los Angeles deserted amid coronavirus



Many streets of downtown Los Angeles are emptier than usual as the coronavirus keeps residents at home, new drone video shows.

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my NEWS: World Health Organization continues to praise China's response to coronavirus outbreak


World Health Organization continues to praise China's response to coronavirus outbreak



WHO would rather deny Taiwan's existence than offend the Chinese government; reaction from Gordon Chang, author of 'The Coming Collapse of China.'

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my NEWS: UK police bust party attended by dozens of people, complete with karaoke machine


UK police bust party attended by dozens of people, complete with karaoke machine



Police in the United Kingdom said officers "were in absolute shock" when they found 25 adults and children flouting a lockdown order by having a party "with speakers and karaoke" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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my NEWS: 'Wet markets' reportedly reopening across China


'Wet markets' reportedly reopening across China



The origin of the coronavirus pandemic remains uncertain, but a top candidate is Wuhan's wet market, where consumers could buy the meat of wild animals, including bats.

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my NEWS: Franklin Graham organization teams up with NYC hospital to make field hospital in Central Park amid coronavirus outbreak


Franklin Graham organization teams up with NYC hospital to make field hospital in Central Park amid coronavirus outbreak



A field hospital is being erected in New York City’s famed Central Park to help meet the demand of extra hospital beds during the coronavirus outbreak that has ripped through the city.

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Sunday, 29 March 2020

my NEWS: FDA OKs emergency authorization of drugs touted by Trump to fight coronavirus


FDA OKs emergency authorization of drugs touted by Trump to fight coronavirus



Pharmaceutical companies throughout the world are working around the clock to develop effective coronavirus treatments or a vaccine with no clear breakthroughs.

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my NEWS: Newt Gingrich on how the coronavirus stimulus package grew so large


Newt Gingrich on how the coronavirus stimulus package grew so large



Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich joins Mark Levin to discuss the massive coronavirus relief bill intended to help stabilize the U.S. economy.

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my NEWS: Coronavirus response from US military


Coronavirus response from US military



American Legion Legislative Director Melissa Bryant joins Jon Scott to discuss the military's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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