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White House officials predicted a stark US death toll of more than 100,000 people from coronavirus, saying measures working to curb the spread of the virus are the only hope for keeping that total from rising further. Read more
America, listen: We're in the coronavirus era now. By today, a good portion of the population will have been cooped up in their homes for several weeks, talking to their houseplants and reminiscing about what it was like to go to restaurants. And if the cabin fever doesn't get to them, surel… Read more
When India imposed a nationwide lockdown a week ago, it was designed to stop the imminent spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more
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- Tennis broadcaster Patrick McEnroe tests positive for coronavirus
- NFL plans full season, starting on time
- Tom Brady to wear No. 12 with Buccaneers; Chris Godwin switches to 14
- NFL owners vote to add two playoff teams in 2020
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- Legendary jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney dies of complications from coronavirus
- Police are arresting and fining people for violating social distancing orders
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- Facebook feature lets neighbors volunteer to help each other during pandemic
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- Amazon fires warehouse worker who led Staten Island warehouse walkout
- Albany research center seeks opportunity to participate in COVID-19 trials
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- Audible is now offering free audiobooks for kids stuck at home
- People are curbing their stay-at-home anxiety the analog way: With puzzles
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- Creating an effective family routine when homebound for coronavirus
- Georgia governor sends National Guard to elderly care homes amid coronavirus
- Jim Crane appointed to investigate coronavirus fraud
- Clearing up questions about filing income taxes
- Coronavirus Task Force ramps up testing in Georgia
- Georgia has had 3,817 COVID-19 cases, and 108 deaths
- Cotton prices may suffer during pandemic
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta remembers 'giant' of neurosurgery who separated conjoined twins
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- Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help
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Dougherty County is getting dangerously close to surpassing Fulton county for the #1 slot.
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Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
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Doubt Hillary would have been calling this a hoax.
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