"There are certain things that require us, if we are going to build a better tomorrow, to turn to each other rather than on each other," Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick said in New Hampshire. (Associated Press)
Americans who have been in Hubei province of China within the last 14 days will be quarantined two weeks in the U.S. as officials grapple with the outbreak. (Associated Press photographs)
Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar II previewed the new health rules on Friday. All flights from China will be funneled through seven airports. Officials stressed that the measures will be temporary.
A South Dakota state committee voted 4-2 on Tuesday along party lines for a bill that would bar local governments from banning plastic bags and straws. The bill would be a counterstrike to the anti-plastic bandwagon that is more common in progressive states. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Passengers wear protective face masks on the subway in Hong Kong on Thursday. The World Health Organization decided not to declare a global health emergency.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson dicussed a ban on some "partial" contracts, which can require more funding and retroactive approval. (Associated Press)
"Phil Morris has used his firearm to recklessly and violently kill my son, 19-year-old Jeremy Holmes," said Susan Holmes on her SocialJusticeProjectFortCollins page on YouTube.