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Construction being fast-tracked includes extension of Jerusalem-Tel Aviv high speed train, light-rails in both cities and expansion of fast-lanes along Ayalon highway

New York governor begs for help as coronavirus death toll climbs  Al Jazeera English New York Gov. Cuomo issues nationwide call for doctors and nurses as state battles worst coronavirus outbreak in US  CNBC First child dies from the coronavirus in New

Laura Ingraham calls out Trump for dodging question about struggling businesses on “Fox & Friends”  Salon Fauci reveals why Trump changed his mind about re-opening US  CNN Fact check: Trump falsely denies saying two things he said last week  CNN What’s the Best,

‘Please come help us in New York now,’ Andrew Cuomo pleads, as day’s 250 more victims bring number of dead to over 1,200

The World Health Organization says that a high percentage of positive tests means that local health authorities are focusing on obvious cases and not getting a clear picture of epidemic’s scope. (Image credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including how President Trump’s approval ratings have changed amid the coronavirus pandemic, the tendency of American voters to rally around

Andrés Manuel López Obrador drew criticism for failing to model good social distancing by shaking hands with the drug boss’ mother, even after telling Mexicans to stay home to avoid COVID-19. (Image credit: Marco Ugarte/AP)

Trump spars with Jim Acosta at coronavirus briefing: ‘This is why people don’t want to listen to CNN anymore’  Fox News Fauci reveals why Trump changed his mind about re-opening US  CNN POLITICO Playbook PM: At least the weather’s nice  Politico What’s the

BOSTON — A tribe is losing reservation status for its more than 300 acres in Massachusetts, raising fears among Native American groups that other tribes could face the same fate under the Trump administration. The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe was notified

A 1,000-bed Navy hospital ship docked in Manhattan, while new questions were raised about China’s case tally. Stocks on Wall Street rose and Macy’s said it would furlough the majority of its workers.