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Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes

Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes

Both parties lined up behind the most colossal economic relief bill in the nation’s history.

Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan

Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan

The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.

Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan
Trump moves to blunt coronavirus’ heavy impact on US economy

Trump moves to blunt coronavirus’ heavy impact on US economy

He is expected to propose an $850 billion stimulus and possibly sending checks to American workers.

Trump moves to blunt coronavirus’ heavy impact on US economy
Trump declares virus emergency; Pelosi announces aid deal

Trump declares virus emergency; Pelosi announces aid deal

The president’s move opens up $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak.

  • Mar 13, 2020
  • By ANDREW TAYLOR, ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
  • Coronavirus outbreak
Trump declares virus emergency; Pelosi announces aid deal

Behind the scenes, scientists prep for COVID-19 vaccine test

Dozens of research groups around the world race to create a vaccine as novel coronavirus cases grow.

Homeless at ‘double risk’ of getting, spreading coronavirus

Homeless at ‘double risk’ of getting, spreading coronavirus

King County is one of the few places that’s taken action.

Homeless at ‘double risk’ of getting, spreading coronavirus
FAA seeks $19.7 million penalty against Boeing over sensors

FAA seeks $19.7 million penalty against Boeing over sensors

Boeing said the matter involves documentation of parts and is not a safety issue.

FAA seeks $19.7 million penalty against Boeing over sensors
Pence nice to Inslee even though Trump told him not to be

Pence nice to Inslee even though Trump told him not to be

The vice president is walking a fine line on the coronavirus response.

Pence nice to Inslee even though Trump told him not to be
Lawmakers rip Boeing and FAA for roles in flawed Max

Lawmakers rip Boeing and FAA for roles in flawed Max

Certification of the plane was “grossly insufficient,” investigators said.

Lawmakers rip Boeing and FAA for roles in flawed Max
How the coronavirus outbreak will change daily life in the US

How the coronavirus outbreak will change daily life in the US

By Deborah Netburn / Los Angeles Times Empty restaurants. Abandoned playgrounds. Schools shuttered for weeks. If the United States experiences sustained spread of the coronavirus,… Continue reading

How the coronavirus outbreak will change daily life in the US
‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ endures blows from wrecking ball

‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ endures blows from wrecking ball

The developer now says the demolition might take days.

  • Feb 24, 2020
  • By Wire Service
‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ endures blows from wrecking ball
Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses

Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses

Greyhound, the nation’s largest bus company, said Friday it will stop allowing Border Patrol agents without a… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2020
  • By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press
Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses
Virus outbreak in China poses a new problem for Boeing

Virus outbreak in China poses a new problem for Boeing

A number of deliveries are ready for Chinese customers who “cannot come to Seattle to take delivery.”

Virus outbreak in China poses a new problem for Boeing
Iowa caucus winner: Nobody knows

Iowa caucus winner: Nobody knows

A problem with an app kept the state Democratic Party from reporting results.

  • Feb 4, 2020
  • By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press
Iowa caucus winner: Nobody knows
Senate nixes witnesses, Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday

Senate nixes witnesses, Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday

The Democrats had badly wanted testimony from former National Security Adviser John Bolton.

  • Feb 1, 2020
  • By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
Senate nixes witnesses, Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday
China locks down 36 million people after new virus kills 25

China locks down 36 million people after new virus kills 25

Worldwide, the number of cases is up to 850, including one in Snohomish County.

  • Jan 24, 2020
  • By YANAN WANG Associated Press
China locks down 36 million people after new virus kills 25
Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus

Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus

A man in his 30s was hospitalized in Everett after contracting the virus during a trip to China.

Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus
Seattle Rep. Jayapal backs Bernie Sanders for president

Seattle Rep. Jayapal backs Bernie Sanders for president

The rising star in the Democrats’ liberal wing chose him over Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

  • Jan 21, 2020
  • Sean Sullivan and Jeff Stein The Washington Post
Seattle Rep. Jayapal backs Bernie Sanders for president
An Olympic first: Cardboard beds for Tokyo Athletes Village

An Olympic first: Cardboard beds for Tokyo Athletes Village

Tokyo Olympic athletes beware — particularly larger ones. The bed frames in the Athletes Village at this year’s… Continue reading

An Olympic first: Cardboard beds for Tokyo Athletes Village
Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA

Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA

In one exchange, an employee told a colleague they wouldn’t let their family ride on a 737 Max.

Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA