Man said to have underlying health conditions; no immediate details on his identity, assisted living home also not named

Jewish and non-Jewish celebs will seek to 'channel creative energies and gather community' through music and comedy in live broadcast

ABC News says National Security Council and White House were briefed extensively on danger by January but failed to act to counter it

Cases come after deputy attorney general tells federal prosecutors virus is a 'biological agent' and those who seek to disseminate it can be prosecuted under terrorism statutes

Tony Spell says if any parishioners die they will at least have done so as 'free people'; asked if such deaths are not preventable, he responds: 'Who's to say what's preventable?'

Governments grapple with how to balance public safety against devastating economic impact of pandemic

Veteran Jewish actor was a vital player in classic films like 'The Conversation' and 'Nashville'

Economic realities and healthcare inequality have led to pandemic appearing to kill African Americans at a higher rate

State now has more patients than any country outside the US; despite nearly 800 new deaths, Governor Cuomo says epidemic appears to be stabilizing: 'We are flattening the curve'

President also sends Passover greetings to Jewish leaders around world, approves clearing of criminal records for 361 Israelis ahead of festival