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‘Sailors do not need to die’: Captain begs for help as coronavirus cripples USS Roosevelt

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

The spread of the coronavirus is “ongoing and accelerating” aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and its captain is warning that dramatic action must be taken immediately to prevent scores of dead sailors.

This Dec. 12, 2018, file photo shows traffic on the Hollywood Freeway in Los Angeles. The Trump administration announced new fuel efficiency standards on March 31, 2020, that roll back the aggressive plans made by the Obama administration. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) **FILE**

Trump administration officially rolls back Obama’s fuel efficiency rules

By James Varney - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter as he speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump calls for ‘big and bold’ $2 trillion infrastructure bill for fourth coronavirus aid plan

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Richard Sippl, UH-1Y Venom, flight crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) fires a 7.62mm GAU-17/A Minigun July 22, 2012, during a live fire combat training mission over the Pohakuloa Training Area, (PTA) Hawaii during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2012. HMLA-169 is part of the aviation combat element of special purpose Marine air-ground task force three. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from Jun. 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

Semper Modify: Marine Corps to undergo ‘radical’ overhaul in pivot to take on China

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

GOP, Trump blaming impeachment for distractions during virus outbreak

By Dave Boyer and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

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Former Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, greet one another before they participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate at CNN Studios in Washington, Sunday, March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Bernie Sanders: ‘There is a path’ to defeat Joe Biden

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Wilmington, De. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Biden camp denies Tara Reade’s sexual assault claim: ‘These accusations are false’

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In this March 9, 2020, file photo Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally at Renaissance High School in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Joe Biden’s ability to inspire high voter turnout in doubt

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing in the Rose Garden of the White House, Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trump can’t delay general election, legal experts say

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

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FILE - In this March 15, 2013, file photo, a Facebook employee walks past a sign at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. The San Jose Mercury News reports Saturday, March 17, 2018 that building permits compiled by Buildzoom show Facebook plans to erect the 465,000 square-foot (43,200 square-meter) building at its campus in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Facebook says it will invest $100 million to help local news amid coronavirus

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Balloon handlers hold SpongeBob Square Pants balloon close to the ground as strong winds affect the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Nickelodeon ‘celebrating transgender people around the world’ and ‘their truth’

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Florida sheriff asks for tips on missing husband of ‘Tiger King’s‘ Carole Baskin

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President Donald Trump takes greets supporters after a FOX News Channel Town Hall, co-moderated by FNC's chief political anchor Bret Baier of Special Report and The Story anchor Martha MacCallum, in Scranton, Pa., Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

N.Y. hospital execs punished for mocking Trump voters: ‘Chew some ibuprofen and be on with your day’

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President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter as he speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump calls for ‘big and bold’ $2 trillion infrastructure bill for fourth coronavirus aid plan

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

This Dec. 12, 2018, file photo shows traffic on the Hollywood Freeway in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Trump administration to release final rule on mileage rollback

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President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump blames Democrats for wasteful spending in relief package

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump says friend in coma from COVID-19

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Ivanka Trump, the daughter and assistant to President Donald Trump, listens during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Friday, March 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Ivanka Trump taking up guitar, studying Greek mythology while caring for kids during pandemic

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

GOP, Trump blaming impeachment for distractions during virus outbreak

By Dave Boyer and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump turns to House speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., as he delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, as Vice President Mike Pence watches, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool) **FILE**

Pelosi only talks to Trump ‘as needed’: ‘I don’t know what I would learn in a conversation’ with him

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

This Jan. 17, 2020, file photo, shows the closed Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China. China reported Monday, Jan. 20, a sharp rise in the number of people affected in a pneumonia outbreak caused by a new coronoavirus, including the first cases in the capital. (Kyodo News via AP)

Lindsey Graham calls on China to shut down ‘absolutely disgusting’ wet markets

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. leaves after signing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act after it passes in the House on Capitol Hill, Friday, March 27, 2020, in Washington. The $2.2 trillion package will head to head to Trump's desk for his signature. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nancy Pelosi reveals Democrats’ priorities for next phase of coronavirus stimulus

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Richard Sippl, UH-1Y Venom, flight crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 (HMLA-169) fires a 7.62mm GAU-17/A Minigun July 22, 2012, during a live fire combat training mission over the Pohakuloa Training Area, (PTA) Hawaii during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2012. HMLA-169 is part of the aviation combat element of special purpose Marine air-ground task force three. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from Jun. 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

Semper Modify: Marine Corps to undergo ‘radical’ overhaul in pivot to take on China

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a coronavirus task force briefing in the Rose Garden of the White House, Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trump extends coronavirus guidelines, abandons hope of Easter reopening

By Tom Howell Jr. and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Lian Driver was adopted in 2016 from Fuzhou in Fujian Province of China. His parents, Cady and Chris, had plans to travel to China to adopt a little girl in February, but their plans were put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy of Katelyn McKay Photography)

‘Devastated’: Adoptions for U.S. families disrupted by coronavirus

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Governor Greg Abbott, issued an executive order for a disaster proclamation ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine for air travelers from coronavirus hot spots Thursday, March 26, 2020. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas abortion ban during COVID-19 pandemic allowed to continue, an appeals court ordered

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Three convicted of child rape released from N.Y. prison during coronavirus outbreak: Report

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In this May 8, 2011, photo, hikers climb down the Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, in Utah. Zion National Park announced Monday, March 23, 2020, it is closing its campgrounds and part of a popular trail called Angel's Landing that is often crowded with people due to coronavirus. The top part of the hike that is being closed is bordered by steep drops and ascends some 1,500 feet (457 meters) above the southern Utah park's red-rock cliffs, offering sweeping views. (Jud Burkett/The Spectrum via AP) **FILE**

Ex-Rangers to Interior secretary: Close national parks

By Christopher Vondracek - The Washington Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom updates the state's response to the coronavirus, at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Rancho Cordova, Calif., Monday, March 30, 2020. Newsom announced the state is enlisting retired doctors and medical and nursing students to help treat an anticipated surge of coronavirus patients. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool)

NRA seeks injunction to keep California gun stores open during coronavirus pandemic

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

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FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2015, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Brandon Scherff (75) watches the team warm up before an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Landover, Md. Early on in training camp, new Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan was asked what would constitute a successful season for a franchise coming off a 4-12 record and six last-place finishes in the past seven years.(AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Brandon Scherff signs franchise tag with Redskins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom Puskar) ** FILE **

NFL playoff expansion will start with 2020 season

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A shopper walks past a closed Under Armor store Monday, March 15, 2020, in Phoenix. Under Armour on Sunday evening announced it will close all 188 of its company stores in North America from March 16 through March 28 as a precaution amid the global spread of coronavirus. According to the World Health Organization, most people recover in about two to six weeks, depending on the severity of the illness. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Under Armour begins producing face masks, shields in fight against virus

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A small group of people play basketball at Quincy Park in Arlington, Virginia before public parks were closed. (Robert Banez/All-Pro Reels)

Pickup basketball tried to forge on amid the pandemic, but now hoops are coming down

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