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A view of the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Philadelphia Eagles 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LIV: The History And Future Of The 'Big Game'

We look ahead to Sunday’s Super Bowl and break down the big game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Jerry Morales owns Gerardo's Casita, in Midland, Texas. The former mayor of Midland and past president of the Texas Restaurant Association has done anything and everything to keep his businesses alive over the past two months.

Texas Café Owner Markets Corona Killa, Corona-ritas To Survive Shutdown

Restaurants in Texas are reopening slowly, but nothing is quite the same after the coronavirus shutdowns. Owners have to be creative to survive and ensure the safety of customers and staff.

If workers and businesses stick with telecommuting for the long term it could affect energy use beyond the current pandemic.

Our Pandemic Habits Cut Carbon Emissions, But It's Not Clear They'll Last

Energy demand plummeted because of the pandemic shutdown. A big question is whether new habits like telecommuting and flying less will endure, and mean lower oil consumption in the future.

Examining Coronavirus Hot Spots: U.S. And Brazil

The U.S. is approaching a grim milestone: 100,000 coronavirus deaths. Brazil's COVID-19 cases have surged, and the White House is clamping down on Brazil with a new travel ban.

President Trump says the WHO has been too quick to praise China for its handling of the COVID-19 outbreak and too silent on the country's treatment of medical professionals who tried to sound the alarm.

Trump Says Funding Cuts Will Be Permanent If WHO Doesn't Commit To 'Major' Changes

"The World Health Organization has repeatedly made claims about the coronavirus that were either grossly inaccurate or misleading," President Trump says.

A person in Tokyo takes a photo of a clock counting down the days until the planned start of the Tokyo Games. They will now take place next year.

Tokyo Olympics Postponed For A Year

The 2020 Games were supposed to begin in late July. "The unprecedented and unpredictable spread of the outbreak has seen the situation in the rest of the world deteriorating," organizers say.

A fatigued health care worker takes a moment outside the Brooklyn Hospital Center in April. Many hospital workers these days have to cope with horrific tragedies playing out multiple times on a single, 12-hour shift.

Trauma On The Pandemic's Front Line Leaves Health Workers Reeling

Hospital workers face stresses right now that can compare to fighting a war, and recent research suggests medical staff could be among the hardest hit by the mental health effects of the pandemic.

Georgia Tattoo Artist Is Weighing Risks Of Going Back To Work

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that some businesses, including tattoo parlors, will be allowed to reopen this week. Now, tattoo artists like Shaun Beaudry are considering going back to work.

Direct-deposit economic relief money is expected to be weeks ahead of physical checks. Supporters of digital currency say that transaction could — and should — be even faster.

Supporters Of Digital Currency Say Pandemic Bolsters Case For A New Approach

Some Americans may have to wait weeks for their coronavirus relief checks, which digital currency advocates argue could be avoided in the future with the right investment.

Volunteers disinfect a mosque ahead of prayers during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Friday.

Muslims Around The World Face A Different Kind Of Ramadan

Observance of the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayer and festivities is being curtailed in many parts of the world due to COVID-19. But in some countries, the pandemic hasn't dissuaded the faithful.

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