Virus brings worry, waiting at NYC’s most famous eateries
They're some of New York City's most iconic eateries, feeding New Yorkers and on visitors' must-see lists for decades, some for more than a century.
Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?
TOKYO — The Olympic flame has arrived in Japan from Greece. Next comes the torch relay around the country, which is scheduled to start on Thursday ctu...
Amid tension, police shooting report says suspect raised gun
A man wounded by police in a case that sparked protests around North Carolina's capital city was raising a gun when he was shot, according to a prelim...
Enjoyable at a distance, holiday lights brighten dark times
CONCORD, N.H. — At a time of great uncertainty, even the seasons seem scrambled. Christmas lights in springtime?
Norwegians: Olympics must wait until virus ‘under control’
OSLO — The Norwegian Olympic Committee wants the Tokyo Games only to take place once the coronavirus outbreak “is under firm control” worldwide.
The Latest: Beijing screening overseas flights for virus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 275,000 people and killed more than 11,300. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or m...
Mini tours playing through during virus outbreak
PHOENIX — Anna Nordqvist drained a birdie putt on second playoff hole, pumped her fist and gave a slight wave to half-dozen people clapping near the g...
China, on virus PR offensive, sends masks and experts abroad
BEIJING — As the fight against a new virus shifts to Europe and beyond, China is supplying millions of masks and other desperately needed items to str...
New Orleans’ ‘Let the good times roll’ now ‘Wash your hands’
NEW ORLEANS — A week ago, revelers jammed bars in the French Quarter and New Orleans' Irish Channel neighborhood ahead of St. Patrick's Day while hote...
Kickboxing match in Bangkok leads to spike in infections
BANGKOK — Kickboxing aficionados came from all over Thailand to attend a major Muay Thai match at Bangkok's indoor Lumpini Stadium on March 6. Dozens ...
N Korea test fires missiles; Seoul slams it as inappropriate
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Saturday fired two presumed short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea’s military said, as it contin...
Daring sleuth Miss Fisher is back in new Acorn TV movie
LOS ANGELES — The intrepid and daring Phryne Fisher, last seen in an internationally popular TV mystery series, is getting the welcome back she deserv...
United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid
Leaders of United Airlines and its labor unions are raising the threat of massive layoffs if Washington doesn’t provide “sufficient” help to the airli...
New York bans gatherings, nonessential workers to stay home
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced sweeping orders Friday that will severely restrict gatherings of any size for the state's more tha...
Fed ramps up lending, bond buying to calm financial markets
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve moved with unprecedented force and speed Friday to pump huge amounts of cash into the financial system to ease disrup...
NOT REAL NEWS: Another week of false coronavirus content
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared wid...
Illinois governor imposes stay-at-home order to curb virus
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic e...
Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights
JOHANNESBURG — Anxiety rose in Africa as two major airlines announced sweeping cancellations of international flights on Friday over the coronavirus, ...
Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ campaign arm endorses Biden
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden has received the presidential endorsement of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ campaign arm, signaling his growing strength am...
The drive-in, relic of yesterday, finds itself suited to now
NEW YORK — The drive-in theater, long a dwindling nostalgia act in a multiplex world, is experiencing a momentary return to prominence.
USA Swimming urges USOPC to ask for delay of Tokyo Games
DENVER — The head of USA Swimming urged the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to push for a 12-month postponement of the Tokyo Games, signaling th...
Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund
LOS ANGELES — Netflix said Friday it is establishing a $100 million relief fund for workers in the worldwide creative community affected by the corona...
Stranded travelers board evacuation flights from Morocco
RABAT, Morocco — Foreigners stranded in locked-down Morocco boarded evacuation flights Friday as governments tried to repatriate their citizens after ...
Virus fears curb old mate custom in parts of South America
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Sharing the mate beverage is an old tradition in parts of South America. The new coronavirus is changing that.
John Legend: ‘The Voice’ episodes taped until end of April
NEW YORK — One program the coronavirus hasn’t forced a screeching halt to is NBC’s “The Voice.”
Sports business staff grapple with coronavirus world
CHICAGO — The idea came together while Dan Migala was working on proper hand-washing techniques with his 5 1/2-year-old son, William.
Top Flyer: Dayton’s Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team
Dayton star Obi Toppin is the lone unanimous first-team choice to The Associated Press college basketball All-America team announced Friday.
Historian Niall Ferguson warns of contagion, online and off
NEW YORK — Historian Niall Ferguson has a knack for timing his TV projects.
US and Mexico to curb border travel to control coronavirus
SAN DIEGO — Mexico and the U.S. will announce plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of ...