Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Paul Gosar are self-quarantining after interacting with person who tested positive for coronavirus at CPAC

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Paul Gosar on Sunday said they would self-quarantine after interacting with a person at a conservative conference who has tested positive for the coronavirus — making the pair the first known members of Congress... Read more »

Opinion: If Lakers, Clippers meet in NBA playoffs, outcome impossible to predict

LOS ANGELES — It does not take much imagination to conceive what a Lakers-Clippers NBA playoff series could become. “Epic,” Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma predicted. You would have the Lakers’ LeBron James... Read more »

Coronavirus has potential to shake up China trade more than tariffs

The coronavirus epidemic is having more of an effect on U.S.-China trade than President Donald Trump’s long-fought trade war, some economists say. “The spread of the virus is primarily a massive supply... Read more »

February’s job report paints a rosy picture of the economy — that is way out of date

February’s robust jobs report showed an economy that seemed to be picking up steam — but more recent data pointing to an imminent slowdown continues to accumulate. “The worst of the market... Read more »

Dow futures tumble 1,000 points as all-out oil price war adds to coronavirus stress

Stock futures tumbled in overnight trading Sunday as investors continued to brace for the economic fallout from the spreading coronavirus, while a shocking all-out oil price war added to the anxiety. Futures... Read more »

Smoking or vaping increases risks for those with coronavirus: NYC mayor

(Reuters) – Smoking or vaping makes people more vulnerable to suffering severe illness once infected by coronavirus, a spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday. De Blasio... Read more »

U.S. Senator Cruz self quarantines after contact with coronavirus carrier

WASHINGTON/WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) – Two U.S. Republican lawmakers, Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Paul Gosar, said on Sunday they will quarantine themselves after contact at a late February gathering of... Read more »