Trump’s push for opening school clashes with Fauci’s caution
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump called on governors across the nation to work to reopen schools that were closed because of the coronavirus, point...
Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while ...
Ahead of election, Trump attacks Russia probe and Democrats
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, includin...
New Zealand plans spending spree to counter virus job losses
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government plans to borrow and spend vast amounts of money as it tries to keep unemployment below 10% in the w...
Mass testing to begin in Wuhan amid fears of virus comeback
BEIJING — At least one community in the Chinese city of Wuhan was to begin testing residents for the new coronavirus Thursday after officials were giv...
Wisconsin high court tosses out governor’s stay-home order
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers' coronavirus stay-at-home order Wednesday, ruling that his administration over...
Strains in hard-hit Mumbai complicate India’s virus recovery
NEW DELHI — As Indians await details of a huge coronavirus relief package Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to jump-start the economy, the vi...
Locked down neighbors let loose at ‘Quaranchella’ concerts
LOS ANGELES — For 15 years, Adam Chester has subbed for Elton John, performing John’s parts in rehearsals with the rocker’s band. But with John sittin...
US report indicates broad risk of COVID-19 at wildfire camps
BOISE, Idaho — Outbreaks of the coronavirus could sweep through large camps where crews typically stay as they fight wildfires across the U.S., accord...
Trump presses for schools to reopen, takes dig at Fauci
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump called on governors across the nation Wednesday to work to reopen schools that were closed because of the coronavi...
Trump, GOP launch broad attack on Russia probe foundations
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, includin...
Consumers, lawmakers rip airlines for withholding refunds
When her Las Vegas hotel shut down and returned her money, and both Nevada and her home state of Ohio issued stay-home orders, Helen Moon canceled the...
Cats with no symptoms spread virus to other cats in lab test
Cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms, a lab experiment suggests.
Senate narrowly rejects new limits on internet surveillance
WASHINGTON — The Senate came one vote short Wednesday of approving a proposal to prevent federal law enforcement from obtaining internet browsing info...
John Macurdy, bass who sang 1,001 times at Met, dies at 91
NEW YORK — John Macurdy, a bass who sang 1,001 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over four decades and created characters in notable world premie...
Native American tribe says sovereignty allows checkpoints
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The head of a Native American tribe said Wednesday it won't comply with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's demand to remove coronavir...
Bigotry mars return of Italy hostage who converted to Islam
ROME — A right-wing lawmaker in Italy was reprimanded Wednesday after he called a young Italian woman who converted to Islam while being held hostage ...
Safety protocols include Fox calling NASCAR race from studio
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeff Gordon thought his wife, a former model, was kidding when she asked the NASCAR Hall of Famer to color her graying roots. He rea...
New refugees struggle to find footing in US during pandemic
SALT LAKE CITY — Afghan refugee Mahmood Amiri arrived in the United States more than a month ago, but his children are still waiting for their first d...
Missouri moving ahead with execution plans
O'FALLON, Mo. — Missouri is moving ahead with plans to execute a man next week for killing a trailer park operator nearly three decades ago, despite n...
North Dakota governor funds PAC targeting fellow Republican
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov. Burgum is helping bankroll a political action campaign that so far has set its sights on defeating one of the state...
Kremlin spox has virus-induced double-sided pneumonia
MOSCOW — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with double pneumonia caused by the coronavirus and that he hadn't ...
Witherspoon, Lovato open up on Jamil’s anti-shame podcast
LOS ANGELES — Reese Witherspoon says she still feels marginalized in corporate boardrooms dominated by men. Demi Lovato describes living in a “mental ...
Children let out to play as Turkey mulls tests for tourists
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's parks filled with the sound of children Wednesday as the government allowed people ages 14 and under to leave home for the f...
Faxes and email: Old technology slows COVID-19 response
On April 1, a researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emailed Nevada public health counterparts for lab reports on two travelers ...
Common’s #WeMatterToo push urges jail releases amid virus
NEW YORK — Rapper and activist Common went into quarantine concerned about incarcerated people he has met during visits to jails, prisons and juvenile...
US says Chinese hackers might be targeting virus researchers
WASHINGTON — Organizations conducting research into COVID-19 may be targeted by computer hackers linked to the Chinese government, according to the FB...
Fourth region of upstate New York cleared to slowly reopen
NEW YORK — A fourth region of upstate New York has met the criteria to gradually restart its economic activity as the state prepares to slowly relax i...
IndyCar to close season at rescheduled St. Petersburg race
IndyCar plans to crown its champion on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, with the original opener being rescheduled for Oct. 25 as the finale.
High-tech devices help NFL teams keep players safe, in shape
INDIANAPOLIS — Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He's also wary of pushing to...