The U.S. Senate approves nearly a half-trillion-dollar measure to recharge the Paycheck Protection Program; and a look ahead to those returning to school post-COVID-19. Plus, Earth Day updates from across the nation.

GOP governors in Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina move to ease their coronavirus lockdowns; and veterans put their skills to use on front lines of the pandemic.

Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. topped 40,000 on Sunday. Special-education teachers work to overcome obstacles during the pandemic.

The White House Coronavirus Task Force offers guidelines to states for eventual relaxing of social distancing; New Hampshire offers a stipend to boost pay for long-term care workers.

President Trump talks guidelines for reopening U.S. economy, but many states want more data on COVID-19.

President Trump blames the World Health Organization for spread of COVID-19; and farmers want USDA to act to prevent food from going to waste during the pandemic.

Trump lashes out at media coverage of his response to the coronavirus. Childcare is front and center in the pandemic; and Iowa braces for another round of flooding.

The U.S. surpasses Italy with more than 20,000 coronavirus deaths; and updates on COVID-19 impacts on restaurants and higher education.

The week ends with the story that has dominated the news for a month now, including the impact of COVID-19 on domestic violence, child abuse and more.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign for president. And COVID-19 is ravaging the black community in some areas, including Milwaukee.