Debate rages over creation of study program; Jewish groups objected to 1st draft, saying it didn't reflect American Jewish experience, advanced some forms of anti-Semitism

Back-up arrangements due to the coronavirus pandemic are changed again as congregations are forced to evacuate -- some of them in the middle of services

Fire chief says personnel focused on saving lives rather than halting flames as inferno burns 25-mile path of destruction; thousands forced to flee their homes

Officials concerned expected weather change could bring more lightning strikes; 5 dead in blazes, 700 hundred houses destroyed

As understanding grows of how virus spreads, state now focuses on limiting indoor activities; fitness groups protest shutting gyms, saying they have proper protection in place

Trump says he hopes virus is 'going to sort of just disappear,' as several states impose restrictions on public venues in run-up to July 4 weekend

Elected officials suspicious of big government are outraged with orders to close churches, gun stores and other businesses deemed non-essential

'You know, if you've seen my show, nothing good ever happens going out of the house,' says comedian in his unique style

Local governments in Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington and New York City among those to order shut down to promote social distancing, but not all states acting similarly

US lawmakers agree to provide more than $8 billion to fight the rapidly spreading disease as death toll hits 11; thousands traveling aboard the Grand Princess held offshore