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From school closures to event cancellations, the disruptions are real — and vital. It's all to slow the spread of coronavirus so hospitals don't get so overwhelmed that they can't treat the sickest.

Modelers of epidemics at Imperial College of London now say months of strict social distancing may be needed to prevent overwhelming the U.S. health care system with COVID-19 cases.

The House speaker said a Senate agreement could be "done in the next few hours." The remarks are a boost for an approximately $2 trillion deal to revitalize an economy hobbled by the outbreak.

Sen. Sanders says he was briefed by the intelligence community about Russia's efforts to aid his campaign, which has gotten more positive support from Russian media than other Democratic candidates.

"I can say we will see more cases, and things will get worse than they are right now," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

The struggles of one woman, who's a professional and a mother in Idlib, reflect the hardships faced by millions of Syrians as their city came under a new round of attacks.

The oil industry has faced reduced demand from coronavirus, made worse by a global price war. The Trump administration says it will help by buying up cheap oil for the nation's strategic reserve.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about her state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer, a Democrat, has been critical of the Trump administration's response.

Once a year, rural high schools across the Midwest celebrate Drive Your Tractor To School Day — which is exactly what it sounds like.

As the national deathtoll rises to six, the vice president says most Americans using "common sense" are safe. Meanwhile, lawmakers remain at odds over a funding package to fight the epidemic.