'The American people are worth it': Pelosi defends $3T virus aid package

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.

Mom makes 'hug time' device so her kids can give Nana a hug

A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.

California State University system to continue online classes for fall semester

Most students won't be returning to campuses within the California State University System in the fall, the chancellor announced Tuesday, stating that classes will remain primarily online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hard Rock may reopen Florida casinos as coronavirus lockdowns ease

Hard Rock International may reopen some Florida casinos with new coronavirus safety measures as soon as the end of May as the U.S. gradually lifts lockdowns imposed to curb the disease's spread.

BBB: Puppy scams increase during COVID-19

The BBB states that the victims later realize that the animal they were looking to purchase never actually existed and that the photos used on the scammer's website are usually taken from other legitimate online breeders. 

Williamson County starts non-symptomatic COVID-19 testing

According to the county, Family Emergency Room is conducting the COVID-19 tests by appointment and free of charge at its facilities in both Cedar Park and Round Rock. 

Minnesota reports 24 additional deaths, 9 'probable' deaths from COVID-19 Wednesday

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 24 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 638. A person under the age of 40 was among the 24 Minnesotans who died. 

Texas policy experts issue playbook for post coronavirus recovery

The report notes that COVID-19 has caused disruptions that have provided opportunities to reshape Texas' approach to critical services such as health care, education, and economic development for both rural and urban communities. 

LA County will likely keep some stay-at-home restrictions in place through July

Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order will likely be extended until the end of July, unless county health officials see "dramatic change in this virus or in the tools" available to fight COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the county's top public health official, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

Olvera Street merchants want help from city of LA

Olvera Street is known as the "Birthplace of Los Angeles," but merchants are fearful they won't be able to save the businesses there because of the pandemic.

Some say they're making more money being on unemployment than working

As restaurants and other businesses reopen in Arizona, they will be calling furloughed and laid off workers back as the state begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Helping the Class of 2020 cope with missing out on celebrating graduation
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Author Harlan Cohen talks about how parents and students can deal with the disappointment of not being able to celebrate milestones, like graduation or prom, the way we normally do.