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A butcher shop in the Brooklyn borough of New York shows a "Closed" sign, limiting customers to three at a time. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ordering all nonessential businesses to close, in an escalation of the state's attempts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York, Illinois Governors Issue Stay At Home Orders, Following California's Lead

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes what he calls "the ultimate step" in his state's effort to stop the spread of a deadly coronavirus. Similar orders are coming from Connecticut, Nevada and New Jersey.

A Peloton studio in New York City. Many fitness facilities have closed because of the coronavirus, and some, like Peloton, are offering free access to content.

Getting Bored? Here's A List Of Free Things That Weren't Free Before Coronavirus

From Broadway plays to playwrights giving writing lessons to online courses from Ivy League schools, here's a look at some things (but not everything!) that have suddenly become free.

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies at a Feb. 27 hearing on Capitol Hill.

Education Dept. Makes Changes To Standardized Tests, Student Loans Over Coronavirus

The department announced it will waive testing requirements, and federal student loan borrowers will automatically have their interest rates set to 0%, with an option to suspend payments.

Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg will not be creating a super PAC. Instead, he's transferring $18 million to the Democratic Party and will likely spend more during the campaign.

Bloomberg Decides Against Super PAC, Transfers $18 Million To Democratic Party

The former presidential candidate's campaign had suggested it would create a super PAC to take on President Trump, but it has decided to change course.

A Border Patrol agent walks along a border wall separating Tijuana, Mexico, from San Diego earlier this week. Travel between the U.S. and Mexico will halt as of Saturday to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump Administration Says U.S. Border With Mexico To Close To Nonessential Travel

The agreement is similar to one announced earlier this week to partially close the U.S. border with Canada. Both will go into effect on Saturday, Trump administration officials said.

State Department Halts Routine Visa Services Worldwide

The U.S. is temporarily stopping visa services at its embassies and consulates due to the coronavirus, as it urges U.S. citizens overseas to return home or be prepared to shelter in place.

USA Swimming is calling for the Summer Olympics to be delayed rather than starting in July in Tokyo as planned. The federation recently canceled all its sanctioned events through the end of April. Here, Hali Flickinger competes in the 100m butterfly final at a TYR Pro Swim Series event held in Des Moines, Iowa, early this month.

Summer Olympics In Tokyo Should Be Postponed To 2021, USA Swimming Says

USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey says he felt "compelled" to ask for a delay to one of the world's largest sporting events, citing disruptions to athletes' lives and competition schedules.

Forecasters say the government's aggressive efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus will trigger the sharpest slowdown in the U.S. economy on record.

U.S. Economic Slowdown In Coming Months Expected To Be Worst On Record

Forecasters say the government's aggressive efforts to curtail the spread of the virus will trigger the sharpest slowdown on record. Some see the economy shrinking a staggering 24%.

Union Says New Orleans Firefighters Lack Equipment In Coronavirus Fight

The union representing New Orleans firefighters is asking that crews not be sent out on all medical calls because of limited personal protection...

Man Dies, Woman Hospitalized After Taking Form Of Chloroquine To Prevent COVID-19

The couple ingested a form of chloroquine, a chemical that has been touted in recent days by President Trump as a possible "game changer" against COVID-19.

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