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A U.S. crude oil benchmark has hit record lows. Above, pump jacks draw crude oil near Long Beach, Calif., on March 9.

For the first time ever, a key oil benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, fell below zero on Monday. That means some traders, instead of paying money to buy oil, are paying to get rid of it.

Kenny Mason unveils his debut project <em>Angelic Hoodrat</em> with a cool-under-pressure, low-lid resolve.

Heat Check: Double My W's

An impressive debut from Kenny Mason, a Nirvana cover by Amber Mark and some Herculean wordplay from Chris Patrick. This week's Heat Check is all about one-two punches and surprises.

Data on race and COVID-19 won't be released by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services until early May, said Seema Verma, CMS administrator.

White House: Data On COVID-19 And Race Still Weeks Away

After promising on April 7 that data on how COVID-19 is affecting people of different races would be available in a few days, the Trump administration now says it won't happen until early May.

Ohio's prison system accounts for more than 20% of its 12,919 confirmed coronavirus cases. Mass testing at the Marion Correctional Institution, seen here, found more than 1,800 cases.

73% Of Inmates At An Ohio Prison Test Positive For Coronavirus

No other state has reported as many cases of COVID-19 behind bars as Ohio, in large part because no other state has tested as many inmates.

Sweet Farm animal sanctuary in Half Moon Bay, Calif., is offering Goat 2 Meeting: a virtual visit to meet the farm's animals. Pictured is Juno the goat.

Goat 2 Meeting: For Your Next Video Call, Invite A Farm Animal

The Sweet Farm animal sanctuary near San Francisco is offering up a new service to liven up video calls: guest appearances by llamas, cows and other animals through its new service, Goat 2 Meeting.

Co-founder Martin Pichinson stands behind a window at Sherwood Partners, which helps shut down startups in financial trouble.

The 'Undertaker Of Silicon Valley' Stays Busy As Startups Lay Off Thousands

The coronavirus pandemic has gutted many tech startups. Tens of thousands of workers are now unemployed, and companies are shutting down.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shown here on a banner at an anti-corruption rally on Sunday, has reached a deal for a unity government with his rival Benny Gantz.

Israel's Netanyahu Wins Bid To Remain As Prime Minister In Deal With Election Rival

The right-wing leader would stay in office until October 2021, when the role would pass to centrist Benny Gantz. The agreement is set to break the deadlock Israel has faced over three elections.

VA Head Acknowledges Challenges For Health Care Workers Battling Coronavirus

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie says his health system is not overwhelmed, but it has been forced to ration protective gear.

A satellite view of the Bon Air facility near Richmond, Va.

Virginia Juvenile Correctional Facility Overwhelmed By Coronavirus

A juvenile correctional facility in Virginia has had a rash of coronavirus case. One-eighth of the facility's population has tested positive for the deadly virus.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro prepares to speak to supporters protesting against quarantine and social distancing measures to combat the new coronavirus outbreak in Brasilia on Sunday.

Brazil's Bolsonaro Joins Supporters In Protest Against Coronavirus Measures

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been widely accused of endangering the public by greatly underestimating the threat posed by the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 2,500 Brazilian lives.

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