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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his counterparts in Oregon and Washington will coordinate their lifting of COVID-19 shutdowns, a move mirrored by New York and neighboring states in the East. Here, a sign along Interstate 5 in Commerce, Calif., tells people to stay home.

States Unite On Reopening Economies: 'Science — Not Politics — Will Guide' Decisions

"Any plan to reopen society MUST be driven by data and experts," said Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, which is forming a regional coalition of states. California will work with Oregon and Washington.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at a drive-through coronavirus testing site in front of Hard Rock Stadium, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't want the people on the Holland America's Zandaam where four people died and others are sick to be treated in Florida, saying the state doesn't have the capacity to treat outsiders as the coronavirus outbreak spreads.

DeSantis Orders Additional Servers, Employees In Rush To Fortify Beleaguered Unemployment System

As the number of Floridians filing for assistance skyrockets to half a million, the state is scrambling to fortify its beleaguered unemployment system....

Singlehood And Self-Isolation

Humor essayist Shani Silver tells NPR's Michel Martin that being single is much harder when you're also quarantined alone.

Dozens of worshippers outside the Haidari Mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

Pakistan Limits Worshippers At Mosques. Many Worshippers Are Defiant

Pakistani authorities have called for a maximum of 5 worshippers in a mosque. Many in the religious community disagree — and the issue will only become more heated as Ramadan approaches.

"It's not going to be something that a switch is going to be flipped," Gov. Ron DeSantis said. ome order that ends Thursday.

DeSantis: Reopening Florida Will Be 'Methodical' Process Starting With A 'Baby Step'

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that reopening the state after coronavirus-caused shutdowns will be “very methodical” and “data-driven,” and some people...

In a speech on March 24, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter reassures residents of their safety and outlines the city's response to recent unrest caused by roving mobs of youths.

When Flash Mobs Attack, It's Plain Anti-Social

They're known as "flash mobs" — gatherings of people who use social media and text messages to stage a spontaneous group "dance-in" at a train station or get a big crowd together to imitate statues in a park. The idea seems innocent enough, but in Philadelphia, flash mobs have turned violent and police are cracking down.

Tens of millions are out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic. Many wonder what they'll do when extra federal employment benefits are set to run out at the end of July.

New Unemployment Claims Dip Below 2 Million In Sign Pace Of Job Losses May Be Easing

The Labor Department says about 1.9 million people filed for unemployment last week, but there are some signs that people may be returning to their jobs.

Mental health therapist Shaundra Drysdale updates daily use numbers inside a crisis support services center in Greeley, Colo.

After Aurora Shooting, A 'New Way Of Responding' To Mental Crises

In response to the 2012 theater killings, Colorado added clinics, hotlines and mobile units to support early crisis prevention. At the heart of the initiative are 13 walk-in crisis centers.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies responded to crowds near the University Mall in Tampa on Saturday night.

Tampa Curfew To Continue At Least One More Night

The City of Tampa will remian under a nighttime curfew for at least one more night. Mayor Jane Castor said that in an abundance of caution, residents...

Nearly a third of new auto loans now last 74 months or longer, which alarms some analysts.

More Americans Opt For Risky Long-Term Car Loans

The length of the average car loan isn't just creeping up, it's leaping up. Nearly 40 percent of people secure car loans that take more than five years to pay off. The trend has some analysts alarmed.

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