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New York (CNN Business)Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World resort in Florida will remain closed until further notice as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the United States, the company said.Disney (DIS) earlier this month announced the closure of Disneyland and Walt Disney World — the only two of Disney's eleven parks around…

(CNN)The FBI reported a 41% surge in background checks by individuals attempting to purchase firearms in the United States last month, according to newly released data from the agency, a significant increase over the same period last year.The new figures indicate 3.7 million gun purchase background checks were conducted in the month of March alone,…

New York (CNN Business)Grocery store chains across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for essentials during the coronavirus pandemic.People over the age of 60 and immuno-deficient individuals are at higher risk of dying from the highly contagious COVID-19 than young…

(CNN)There were over 74,000 cases of coronavirus in the United States as of Thursday midday. About half were in New York -- almost 10 times more than any other state.Why has the outbreak hit New York so much harder than other places?Health experts said the answers are largely specific to the New York metropolitan area…

New York (CNN Business)Some of the largest grocery chains in the United States, including Kroger, H-E-B and Walmart, are changing store hours during the coronavirus outbreak. They say the reduced hours will give them more time to clean stores, restock and keep workers healthy.Kroger (KR), the largest US supermarket chain, said it was adjusting store…

Washington (CNN)The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that based on models, the United States could eventually see 100,000 or more deaths from the novel coronavirus, which has already claimed more than 2,000 American lives as cases surge across the US."Whenever the models come in, they give a worst-case scenario and a best-case scenario.…

(CNN)Doctors, nurses and other medical staff caring for the growing number of novel coronavirus cases around the United States are scrambling to find the basic protective gear they need to keep themselves and their patients safe.Top healthcare officials have said that the US does not have enough stockpiled medical equipment like masks, gowns and gloves…

(CNN)A school district in New York has canceled classes and activities until next week because a faculty member contracted the novel coronavirus.Seattle Public Schools, near the epicenter of an outbreak in Washington, says a staff member tested positive for the virus this week, triggering closures for a minimum of 14 days. And another district nearby…

Know your fighting ships! With roughly 295 deployable fighting ships, the Navy's fleet is the biggest and most powerful in the world. For your viewing pleasure, we've lined them all up in order from the smallest to the largest, including the the latest aircraft carrier class. But hey, even the small ships in this gallery play some big roles…

She'll answer questions submitted by Extra Crunch subscribers The world has been turned upside-down the past few weeks, with flight cancellations, global travel bans and a massive slowdown of worldwide commerce. For immigrants to the United States here on work visas, these are particularly ambiguous and challenging times. We’ve had prominent Silicon Valley immigration attorney…