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Scientists estimate that over half the world's sea turtles and nearly every seabird have ingested plastic. More than 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans every year.

Epidemics have emerged in countries across the world, notably in Iran, Italy, and South Korea, where the number of cases and the death toll are rapidly increasing.

Are you financially prepared if you can't go to work? As fears about the coronavirus mount, so do concerns about possible quarantines, office closures and school shutdowns.

The way factories operate is changing thanks to new advances in tech.

A maintenance worker at Disneyland Paris has tested positive for the coronavirus, Reuters reported on Monday, citing a spokesperson.

The virus has spread past the point of containment, Scott Gottlieb said, and hard-hit regions should be moving toward mitigation efforts.

U.S. stock futures were pointing to plunge for the Dow at Monday's open as oil prices and bond yields were collapsing.

Sen. Ted Cruz said he does not meet the CDC criteria for a self-quarantine, but he's opting to anyway.

CNBC's Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon gives tips on how she's managed to stay healthy reporting through the coronavirus epidemic in the middle of the outbreak in China.

White House officials acknowledge President Donald Trump is simply not on the same wavelength as his team but say there isn't much they can do to change his public tone.

Older Americans, especially those with chronic medical concerns, should probably avoid big social gatherings and airline flights, given the rapid spread of coronavirus, a top U.S. health official said on Sunday.

Fitch's Cedric Chehab asked, "Do they cut interest rates to stimulate growth or do they raise interest rates to support their currencies?"

"There's a lot of concern that members could bring it home," a senior Democratic leadership aide tells NBC News as offices discuss recessing Congress.

Washington is one of the hardest-hit states in the U.S., with more than 100 confirmed cases and at least 16 deaths.

As oil prices plummet deeper into bear market territory, the repercussions could be felt throughout the U.S. economy.

Analysts argue that a continued decline in oil prices and mortgage rates amid the coronavirus outbreak will give the consumer a boost that could help delay a possible recession.

The crisis is throwing together the pharmaceutical industry and President Trump as somewhat unlikely bedfellows: The pharma industry is seeking to prove its value, while Trump is hoping it will help stop the damage.

Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait indexes were all trading significantly lower following Sunday's market open.

The Acela nonstop service will be temporarily suspended starting Tuesday, March 10 until Tuesday, May 26.

The Toyota Camry shot to the top of U.S. passenger sales rankings in the late 1990s, based on a formula of reliability and inoffensive design. Now that SUVs are dominating passenger sales, Toyota is trying to breathe new life into the sedan.