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Virus hits nearly every state as officials scramble to respond
Federal and state officials took unprecedented measures on Thursday to control the coronavirus outbreak that has grown to more than 1,300 cases across 44 states.
![Oregon governor signs sweeping order on climate change](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/03/Kate-Brown.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oregon governor signs sweeping order on climate change
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced what stands to be the nation’s “boldest” move to curb greenhouse gas emissions, further highlighting a sharp political divide in the Beaver State.
Trump defiant as White House is rebuked for coronavirus response
President Donald Trump defended the “perfectly coordinated” U.S. response to the coronavirus epidemic Sunday amid heavy criticism over health cuts and strategic blunders that have failed to stem its rapid spread.
![Bloomberg ends run for White House; backs Biden campaign](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/03/boomberg.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bloomberg ends run for White House; backs Biden campaign
In just the fourth month of his candidacy, billionaire Democrat Mike Bloomberg dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary on the heels of disappointing Super Tuesday results.
Biden pulls off big South Carolina win; Super Tuesday next
In a resounding win Saturday in South Carolina’s Democratic primary, Joe Biden now looks to carry momentum into next week’s Super Tuesday. Biden won with 48% of the total votes, while Vermont Sen, Bernie Sanders ran a distant second at 19%.
Trump accuses media of overstating coronavirus threat
Ahead of a Wednesday night press conference on the coronavirus, President Donald Trump claimed emerging fears about the spread of the disease have been driven by overblown news reports.
![‘Climate chaos,’ temperature extremes driving bumblebees to rapid extinction](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/02/Bumblebee-Newbold.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Climate chaos,’ temperature extremes driving bumblebees to rapid extinction
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Ottawa revealed the chilling statistic that over the course of a single human generation, the likelihood of a bumblebee population surviving in any given location has currently declined by an average of over 30%.
Praising allies and denigrating enemies, Trump declares ‘It was all bullshit’
No longer holding his tongue on impeachment for the State of the Union address, President Donald Trump signaled political payback for those who opposed him in angry remarks at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
![In lock-step with White House, Senate Republicans acquit Trump on impeachment](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/02/McConell.jpg?w=980&q=75)
In lock-step with White House, Senate Republicans acquit Trump on impeachment
Reached within about 30 minutes, the 48-52 vote on the abuse-of-power article of impeachment marks the GOP-dominated Senate’s fatal blow to charges sent by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.
Trump’s impeachment-free State of the Union plops campaign rally inside US Capitol
Trump’s speech had the tenor of a campaign rally meant to fire up Republican supporters and undermine the Democrats who made him the third impeached executive in U.S. history.