Virus drives Peru’s zoos to breaking point as feed runs out
LIMA, Peru — The dozens of howler monkeys, macaws and sloths in a zoo called the Amazon Shelter in the jungles of Peru have enough animal feed to last...
Judges in MH17 trial allowed to consider anonymous testimony
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Judges in the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with murder for their alleged roles in the shooting down of Mal...
AP, Report for America to put 17 journalists in statehouses
NEW YORK — The Associated Press and Report for America are hiring 17 journalists to boost the AP's statehouse coverage.
Burrow to join exclusive NFL company if LSU QB is top pick
Joe Burrow has a chance to join some very exclusive company if the LSU quarterback winds up going No. 1 overall to Cincinnati.
Tokyo Olympic CEO promises ‘transparency’ over cost of delay
TOKYO — The chief executive of the Tokyo Olympics promised “transparency” with the Japanese public on Thursday regarding the cost of postponing the ga...
Belgian port to test virus bracelets amid tech tracing fears
ANTWERP, Belgium — As the spread of the coronavirus eases and people gradually return to work pondering the impact it might have on their jobs, Europe...
European economies on course for unprecedented recessions
LONDON — Europe's economies are heading for unprecedented recessions as a result of the lockdown measures put in place by governments to get a grip on...
Coronavirus cruise ship finally leaves Australian port
CANBERRA, Australia — A cruise ship that is the subject of a criminal investigation after it became Australia’s largest single source of coronavirus i...
Thailand’s tourist drought leaves space for shy sea mammal
BANGKOK — It's rare to see a threatened species of sea mammal in shallow waters in southern Thailand but thanks to travel restrictions that have strip...
Turkey marks its 100th year of parliament amid coronavirus
ISTANBUL — A Turkish Airlines plane has flown over the country drawing the Turkish flag in its flight path to mark centennial celebrations for the fou...
Iran, like wider Mideast, relies on deliveries amid pandemic
TEHRAN, Iran — For some $15 a day, deliverymen don masks and gloves in Iran's capital to zip across its pandemic-subdued streets to drop off groceries...
Legal battles loom as businesses hit by virus sue insurers
CHICAGO — A once-bustling bar and grill tucked below a Michigan Avenue overpass famously inspired a “Saturday Night Live” skit starring John Belushi a...
Germany: Syrian ex-secret police go on trial for war crimes
BERLIN — Two former members of Syria's secret police go on trial Thursday in Germany accused of crimes against humanity for their role in a government...
NFL helping launch of wheelchair football league at draft
The competitive drive never has left Brad Lang, who hopes to be playing football in the fall.
Brussels love bus gives loud shoutout during pandemic times
BRUSSELS — In pandemic times, Brussels has the love bus.
Fear for themselves and families on drive-thru testing lines
PARAMUS, N.J. — They climb into their cars in the middle of the night, racing to get on a line from which they may be turned away.
DeVos excludes DACA recipients, foreign students from grants
The Trump administration is barring most international students and all students who entered the U.S. illegally from receiving emergency college grant...
AP Explains: What Virgin Australia’s bankruptcy move means
CANBERRA. Australia — Virgin Australia has become the world’s largest airline to seek bankruptcy protection in the weeks since the coronavirus shutdow...
Leaving Wuhan: Getting into virus-hit city was the easy part
BEIJING — Getting into Wuhan was the easy part.
Despite warnings, Trump downplays threat of virus returning
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday played down the possibility that the coronavirus could be worse this winter despite medical experts' ...
Raptors’ Fred VanVleet skeptical about NBA season resuming
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is bracing for the suspended NBA season not to resume and if it does, he isn’t convinced health concerns...
Stuntmen are increasingly Hollywood’s go-to action directors
Some of today's top action directors were first doubles for Brad Pitt, Neo and Wolverine.
US university tracking virus’ spread warns of layoffs, cuts
Johns Hopkins University, whose researchers have been at the forefront of the global response to the new coronavirus, is expecting to cut salaries and...
Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are ready for a made-for-TV rematch at a time when fans are craving live action.
Reopening Florida’s theme parks could be long, slow process
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Reopening Florida's theme parks, among the world's most visited attractions and one of the state's biggest economic engines, could...
Whitney Houston biopic in the works
LOS ANGELES — A feature film about Whitney Houston's life is in the works from the screenwriter of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The biopic is being shepherded...
AP Top 25 Podcast: Who takes Tua? Catching up with Kiffin
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the most intriguing player in the NFL draft.
Review: Hemsworth finds a worthy action pic in ‘Extraction’
Tyler Rake sounds like a Mad-Libs action hero name. When you add to the mix that this character actually, literally kills someone with a rake, it star...
Tyson Foods idles largest pork plant as virus slams industry
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation's pork supply but was blamed for fueling ...