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Gun sales soar amid coronavirus outbreak
Law enforcement officials and gun sellers say over the last several weeks they’ve seen a spike in gun sales and applications for permits to buy handguns driven in part by first-time owners.
The financial challenges coronavirus poses for the U.S. health care system
COVID-19 cases are highlighting challenges and raising questions about our health care system. Millions of Americans are worried about their health insurance status as they apply for unemployment, while others continue to be uninsured. We look at what the new coronavirus means for the future of the U.S. health care system.
Pregnant women worry about pandemic's impact on labor, delivery and babies
As pregnant women and their doctors consider how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting pregnancy and care, maternity wards across the country are reconsidering policies on deliveries and visitors.
Amazon, Instacart grocery delivery workers strike for coronavirus protection and pay
Amazon workers in New York and Instacart workers nationwide plan to walk off their jobs Monday. They want more access to paid sick leave as well as protective gear and other safety measures.