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Two members of Congress on Wednesday announced they had tested positive for coronavirus, prompting other lawmakers, including Republic Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, to self-quarantine at the direction of the House physician.

More lawmakers self-quarantine after members of Congress are diagnosed with coronavirus

Clare Foran, CNN March 18, 2020

(CNN) -- Two members of Congress on Wednesday announced they had tested positive for coronavirus, prompting other lawmakers to self-quarantine at the direction of the House physician.Republican Rep. Mario...

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March 18, 2020

Ohio jobless claims spike as coronavirus layoffs spark surge

David A. Lieb Associated Press March 18, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.In neighboring...

Kent area gyms close their doors

Hannah Burkey Recreation and fitness reporter March 18, 2020

Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, has ordered all Ohio gyms to close until further notice.DeWine closed gyms and other sporting facilities Monday to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The closure of gyms is...

Bernie Sanders

Zach Gibson March 18, 2020

RICHMOND, VA - FEBRUARY 27: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a rally at the Arthur Ashe Junior Athletic Center on February 27, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Sanders...

RICHMOND, VA - FEBRUARY 27: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a rally at the Arthur Ashe Junior Athletic Center on February 27, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Sanders continues to seek support for the Democratic nomination ahead of Super Tuesday on March 3. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Bernie Sanders says he is ‘assessing’ his presidential campaign

(CNN) -- Bernie Sanders said he will assess his presidential campaign after his poor showing in Tuesday's Democratic primaries."As I said yesterday, we are assessing the state of our campaign, there's...

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Jonathan Bachman March 18, 2020

TOUGALOO, MISSISSIPPI - MARCH 08: Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden reacts while giving a speech during a campaign event at Tougaloo College on March 08, 2020 in Tougaloo,...

TOUGALOO, MISSISSIPPI - MARCH 08: Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden reacts while giving a speech during a campaign event at Tougaloo College on March 08, 2020 in Tougaloo, Mississippi. Mississippi's Democratic primary will be held this Tuesday. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

4 takeaways from Joe Biden’s sweep of Arizona, Florida and Illinois

(CNN) -- Former Vice President Joe Biden has a near-insurmountable lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders after sweeping Tuesday's primaries in Arizona, Florida and Illinois.Now, the question is...

Downtown Kent on Tuesday, March 17. Gov. Mike DeWine announced at a press conference Sunday restaurants and bars in Ohio would close in light of the coronavirus.

Downtown restaurant owners react to closings

Empty sidewalks and dark storefronts lined the streets of downtown Kent this week as local businesses dealt with the effects of statewide restrictions on restaurants and bars.  Gov. Mike DeWine announced...

Ohio postpones primary elections

Joshua A. Bickel March 17, 2020

A man, who hoped to vote in the scheduled primary election, stands outside a closed polling station Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Schiller Recreation Center in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio called off its presidential...

A man, who hoped to vote in the scheduled primary election, stands outside a closed polling station Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Schiller Recreation Center in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio called off its presidential primary just hours before polls were set to open there and in three other states, an 11th-hour decision the governor said was necessary to prevent further fueling the coronavirus pandemic that has paralyzed the nation. (Joshua A. Bickel/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Ohio primary postponed over coronavirus; rescheduled for June 2

Dan Merica, CNN March 17, 2020

Some confused voters showed up at Ohio polling places for the Democratic presidential primary even though they are closed because of the coronavirus threat.Certified public accountant Brian Anaya walked...