‘Arf!’: Chatty Congress is learning to respect mute button
WASHINGTON — Hey, everyone on the call? We can hear a dog barking. Could senators please make sure you are on mute?
Golf’s soft opening has Arizona event, made-for-TV matches
The next few weeks might resemble a return to the silly season.
Militants storm maternity clinic in Afghan capital, kill 16
KABUL, Afghanistan — Militants stormed a maternity hospital in the western part of Kabul on Tuesday, setting off an hours-long shootout with the polic...
Highlights of Democrats’ $3 trillion-plus virus relief bill
WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House have unveiled a $3 trillion-plus coronavirus relief bill — the fifth coronavirus response legislation so ...
Stretch it out: Serena, Venus Williams offer fans yoga tips
Serena Williams is looking forward to getting back to competing when the coronavirus pandemic permits it, in part because she’s “feeling better than e...
Taxpayers foot bill to supply legislators, army of aides
HARRISBURG, Pa. — It takes hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars a year for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to maintain one of the country's larg...
‘Bombshell’ concert stream will reunite cast of ‘Smash’
NEW YORK — The cast of “Bombshell,” the fictional Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe, is coming together again to aid those confronting the coronav...
Federal hate crime charge in Missouri Islamic center fire
O'FALLON, Mo. — A man accused of setting a fire that destroyed an Islamic center in southeast Missouri has been charged with a federal hate crime, the...
Kobe Bryant’s sports academy retires “Mamba” nickname
LOS ANGELES — The Southern California sports academy previously co-owned by the late Kobe Bryant has retired his “Mamba” nickname and rebranded itself...
Why prospect of deflation could pose a threat to US economy
WASHINGTON — The economic paralysis caused by the coronavirus led in April to the steepest month-to-month fall in U.S. consumer prices since the 2008 ...
Local prosecutors under investigation in Georgia slaying
ATLANTA — The Georgia prosecutors who first handled the fatal shooting of a black man, before charges were filed more than two months later, were plac...
Romney takes swipe at Trump administration virus response
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic (all times local):
Pants, bras are out, PJs in; travel industry layoffs begin
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to nation...
Trump: Fed retiree fund should ban Chinese investments
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has directed the U.S. federal employee retirement fund to scrap its plan to place more than $4 billion into Chin...
Cannes is empty, the day the film festival should have begun
CANNES, France — The stars of Cannes Film Festival have stayed home, its prestigious grounds repurposed as a homeless shelter, and the beaches closed.
Russian hospital fires prompt investigation into ventilators
MOSCOW — Russian health officials on Tuesday announced an investigation into the safety of ventilators at two hospitals, where fires in intensive care...
Consider growing some seeds for next year’s garden
Since the coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in interest in gardening, especially vegetable gardening, some seed companies are having trouble kee...
Couples turn to `minimonies’ to salvage wedding plans
NEW YORK — Couples trying to salvage weddings put on hold by the coronavirus are feeding a fresh trend in the bridal industry: the “minimony."
Music Review: Marshall Chapman shines with all-covers set
Marshall Chapman, “Songs I Can’t Live Without" (Tallgirl Records)
COVID-19 confirmed in crowded UN-run camp in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan — For the first time, COVID-19 has been confirmed in a crowded civilian protection camp in South Sudan's capital, the United Nations...
Shrieks of excitement as panda cub makes video appearance
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Little shrieks of excitement highlighted the fist video appearance by the tiny cub of a giant panda at a Dutch zoo on Tuesday...
Data: Virus-weary Americans slowly return to the road
OAK PARK, Illinois — Americans are slowly getting back on the road after hunkering down due to the coronavirus, though the volume of traffic is still ...
Homophobia threatens to hamper South Korea’s virus campaign
SEOUL, South Korea — As South Korea grapples with a new spike in coronavirus infections thought to be linked to nightspots in Seoul, including several...
‘Foretaste’ of Brexit: Virus cuts off much of UK farm labor
LONDON — Britain's fruit and vegetable farmers have long dreaded their country's exit from the European Union, worrying that it would keep out the ten...
Plexiglass houses: Parliaments adapt to the coronavirus age
ATHENS, Greece — “Pfft, pfft...” The sound came through loud and clear on Greece’s parliament TV during a change of speakers: the sound of disinfectan...
Premier League seeks to allay players’ training health fears
MANCHESTER, England — The Premier League will seek to allay players' concerns about health risks as the government prepares to release protocols allow...
Virus sparks debate on whether more prospects will stay home
Concerns about the coronavirus are preventing football prospects from visiting campuses this spring and keeping coaches from traveling to evaluate the...
Asia Today: Singapore partly reopens despite rise in cases
BANGKOK — Singaporeans were able to get a haircut at the barber or pop in to their favorite bakery Tuesday as the government loosened restrictions, th...
Hong Kong to prioritize passing of contentious anthem bill
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's government will give “priority” to a contentious bill that seeks to criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem, the city...
Australia faces “sobering” future economy due to coronavirus
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's treasurer said Tuesday the country faces a “sobering” economic outlook due to the effects of the coronavirus and wil...