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May 8, 2020

'Every other day, I think I have coronavirus': Pandemic throws up new challenges for NYC paramedics

During the height of the coronavirus crisis in New York City, the 911 emergency system was flooded with more calls than on Sept. 11th, 2001, and paramedics and EMS workers tried valiantly to save lives. 

May 8, 2020

From COVID-19 to deployment: Coast Guard spouse dedicated to fighting feelings of isolation among military spouses

May 8 marks Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and for the first time in award history, a Coast Guard spouse, Paulette Fryar, is being recognized as the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) Military Spouse of the Year.

May 8, 2020

Pastor honored as 'unsung hero' amid coronavirus shutdown

He may not leap tall buildings in a single bound, but he's a superhero nonetheless to his community in New York.

May 8, 2020

Trump participates in WWII memorial ceremony commemorating VE Day amid coronavirus

President Trump's participation in the ceremony came after a handful of veterans were allowed to take photos in front of the memorial.

May 8, 2020

Great-grandmother, 105, beats coronavirus, gears up for next birthday

The 105-year-old, who lived through the Spanish Flu pandemic, didn't know she had the coronavirus until she tested positive for it.

May 8, 2020

Steve Leder: Coronavirus and worry — fight back with faith and the 23rd Psalm

"You've never been a worrier," my friend said. He's wrong. I worry a lot.

May 8, 2020

Dr. Kevin Olsen: Coronavirus front lines – here’s how we try to cope with the heartbreak

COVID-19 wreaks havoc on its victims. It doesn’t care how old you are, your position in life or how healthy you seem to be.

May 8, 2020

Rebecca Grant: World War II in Europe ended exactly 75 years ago – It has lessons for war against coronavirus

Exactly 75 years ago – on May 8, 1945 – World War II ended in Europe.Today we are fighting a very different global war – this time against microscopic killer virus.

May 7, 2020

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs will host Deshaun Watson, Texans in 2020 NFL season opener, league announces

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Houston Texans to kick off the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10 in a rematch of their Divisional Round matchup last season.

May 7, 2020

Yankees president Randy Levine optimistic about MLB return

New York Yankees president Randy Levine said that MLB players’ love for the United States will motivate them to bring back baseball amid the coronavirus pandemic.