As of Friday (March 27) the coronavirus had infected more than 100,000 people in the United States, now the US is leading the world leader in cases of COVID-19.

US leads the world in COVID-19 confirmed cases

The United States just set a record, but a grim one. The country now has the highest number of recorded coronavirus cases in the world. Overtaking the toll of China and Italy, the US now has over 85,000 cases.

White House to categorise American counties based on coronavirus risk

With the number of coronavirus cases rising rapidly, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the United States could become the next epicentre of the pandemic. According to US Surgeon General Dr Jerome Adams, the country is ''already be seeing the beginnings of this in some areas, marking a new stage of the nation's outbreak.''

US bumps china with most number of cases: More than 85,000 COVID cases

The Senate on March 25 approved a $2 trillion stimulus package to provide a start to an economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic. The United States has emerged as a hotbed for COVID-19 with several cases increasing every day. Watch report:

Coronavirus: US Senate passes $2 trillion stimulus bill:  Direct payments into individuals

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United States emerges as coronavirus hotspot

With the number of coronavirus cases rising rapidly, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the United States could become the next epicentre of the pandemic. Out of the new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, 40 per cent came from the United States alone.

Nearly 6,000 infected & over 800 dead in United States

A week after millions of Americans began taking shelter at home from the coronavirus, states warned on Tuesday against easing restrictions too soon even though the clampdown is devastating the U.

States reject Trump talk of restarting US economy early

In a major relief to many Indian-Americans with visiting family members and visitors, the US is likely to extend all legal Non-Immigrant Visas, including tourist or business visas (B1/B2 visas), that allows a short term entry into the United States, reported news agency ANI.

US likely to extend non-immigrant visas amid coronavirus fear 

As global leaders scramble to choose between retaining economic activity to prevent the halt of growth and locking down their countries in order to prevent an outbreak, United States President Donald Trump has chosen to strike a balance.

'Cure can't be worse than problem', announces Trump as he vows to reopen US economy amid COVID-19 crisis

With the number of coronavirus cases rising rapidly, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the United States could become the next epicentre of the pandemic.

Could United States become the next epicentre of COVID-19?

Julian Assange's lawyers will apply for his release on bail because of the risk of contracting coronavirus while in prison, Wikileaks said on Monday. The Wikileaks founder is being held at a prison in London on an extradition warrant for publishing classified information about the Iraq and Afghan wars.

Wikileaks founder Assange's lawyers to apply for bail, citing coronavirus risk

Police in the US state of Florida recently arrested a man for murder 35 years after the crime was committed. Interestingly, DNA evidence from a discarded cigarette solved the cold case, the BBC reported.

Cold case of murder solved after 35 years using DNA evidence from a cigarette butt

New York's Times Square wore a deserted look Wednesday (March 18) night - a stark reminder of how the coronavirus outbreak has transformed life in a metropolis where it has claimed nearly two dozens lives in a matter of days.

After dark, an eerie energy descends on the 'city that never sleeps'

The cherry blossoms alongside the Potomac in Washington DC are usually a tourist draw but this year, because of the coronavirus numbers of people venturing out to see the natural phenomenon are slim.

Washington DC's cherry blossoms not the tourist pull amid coronavirus pandemic

With people around the world worried about the coronavirus pandemic and spending hours in line at the supermarket, Hallmark Channel in the U.S. has decided what people need is a bit of Christmas cheer.

Hallmark Channel makes Christmas come early to lift audiences' spirits

Scientists from Europe & the U.S. have released a report predicting the fallout of a nuclear war between India and Pakistan. Palki Sharma tells you why the findings should jolt the world into action and force Pakistan to dismantle its terror networks & nuclear weapons.

Gravitas: A limited India-Pakistan nuke war could trigger a famine

The United States witnessed a surge in the coronavirus cases with more than 900 cases reported in the last 24 hours. The White House now called for more strict measures. US President Donald Trump in his latest briefing said that the pandemic is not under control. Watch report:

Donald Trump: 'Pandemic not under control' 4712+ cases, 87 deaths, COVID-19

A Washington state sanctuary for chimpanzees once used for scientific research has scaled back its staffing and donned personal protective gear to avoid infecting the primates during the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

Chimpanzee sanctuary staff take steps to protect the animals against coronavirus

While Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is closed to the public due to coronavirus quarantine, animal care staff and veterinarians are onsite 24/7.

Penguins' field trip at Chicago Aquarium

Thousands of partying American university students who made their annual pilgrimage to Florida for spring break are having their celebrations interrupted as extraordinary measures to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus are taking effect.

Miami spring-breakers vow to keep partying despite coronavirus lockdown

Humanity is in a race against time to find a cure for the coronavirus, the virus has killed over 7,300 people and has infected more than 185,000 globally.

Humanity in a race against time for a cure

The United States and the United Kingdom have shifted their coronavirus strategies after a recent report by the epidemiologists of the United Kingdom. UK's chief scientific adviser confirmed that the Imperial College study was among those the UK government was looking at.

US, UK shift coronavirus strategies after report by epidemiologists

US government moved to clamp down the movement of citizens while announcing curfews in New Jersey state and San Francisco due to the rapid spread of coronavirus in the country.

Trump says pandemic not under control

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