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Four more Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus, bringing total to 25

Netanyahu says students and soldiers to disinfect public areas; Air France joins other airlines halting flights

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Coronavirus in N.Y.: Cuomo Declares State of Emergency – The New York Times

Coronavirus in N.Y.: Cuomo Declares State of Emergency  The New York Times New York declares state of emergency as Cuomo announces 21 new coronavirus cases  Fox News Coronavirus in N.Y.C.: Why Closing Public Schools Is a ‘Last Resort’  The New York Times Cuomo

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Afghan political rivals issue parallel invites for inauguration ceremonies

Abdullah Abdullah, the bitter rival of Afghanistan’s president-elect Ashraf Ghani, has issued invitations to a parallel swearing-in ceremony due next week, his spokesman said on Saturday.

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First Lady Melania Trump Pushes Back Against Criticism of White House Tennis Court Construction Tweet

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — Melania Trump pushed back Saturday after photos she tweeted of herself overseeing a White House construction project generated an online backlash. “I encourage everyone who chooses to be negative & question my work at the

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Italian coronavirus cases leap, government to take new steps

The number of coronavirus cases in Italy, Europe’s worst-hit country, leapt by more than 1,200 in a 24-hour period, the Civil Protection Agency said on Saturday, the biggest daily rise since the epidemic began two weeks ago.

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Family of 3 Among Those Killed by Deadly Tennessee Tornadoes

A family of three was among those killed by a tornado that hit their town of Cookeville, Tenn., on Tuesday night, amid a storm that killed at least 24 people throughout the state. Joshua Kimberlin, 30, his wife Erin Kimberlin,

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On the trail: Biden calls for Democratic unity, warns against ‘bloodbath,’ Sanders attacks

U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders campaigned in the Midwest on Saturday, as the two prepare for a showdown in Michigan, Missouri and four other nominating contests next week.

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President Donald Trump Tweetstorm – The Saturday Edition – Deadline

President Donald Trump Tweetstorm – The Saturday Edition  Deadline

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Women’s World Hockey Championships Canceled Due to COVID-19: AP Source

The women’s world hockey championships in Canada were canceled Saturday because of the new coronavirus. International Ice Hockey Federation President René Fasel told The Associated Press the decision was made by conference call. The two-week tournament was set to open

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SpaceX Successfully Lands 50th Rocket In 5 Years

The commercial rocket company sent its “Dragon” capsule from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station on Friday for its 20th resupply mission. It’s due to arrive at the space station Monday. (Image credit: SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett)

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