Record Covid-19 Deaths in Russia Prompts Shutdown
By Callie Krosin
President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday that Russians will work from home for a week to help fight a record number of Covid-19 cases
International
U.S. and Haiti Officials Looking into the Abduction of 17 Missionaries
By Steph Trendell
A group of 17 American missionaries was kidnapped in Haiti this past weekend by a gang. Written
The White House and National Health Agencies Split Over Solutions to Coronavirus Outbreak
By Karagan Knowles
The two sides have grown increasingly distrustful of one another.
President Trump dimisses coronavirus concerns
By Joshua Foster
President Trump said, “I think that’s a problem that’s going to go away,” in reference to fears the coronavirus would harm the global economy.
Corona Virus Kills 97 People In One Day
By Ashly Ibarra
There have been 300 confirmed cases outside of China so far.
Top Iranian Military Commander Killed in U.S. Airstrike in Baghdad
By Karagan Knowles
Speaker Pelosi called the move “provocative and disproportionate.”
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Commits Suicide Upon US Raid
By Danielle Shojai
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a raid.
Saudi Crown Prince Accepts Responsibility in Journalist’s Death
By Danielle Shojai
Although he denied making direct orders, Prince Mohammed accepts blame for death of Khashoggi.
The Blaze in Notre Dame Cathedral
By Abigail Royle
A fire broke out in Notre Dame Cathedral. The roof collapsed but much of the church was spared from destruction.
No Deal Reached in Vietnam Trump-Kim Summit
By Xinyan Fu
President Trump and Kim Jong Un spoke about denuclearization and sanctions but ultimately reached no deal.