Michigan settles suit after landmark right to read ruling
LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan early Thursday announced a settlement in a lawsuit over poor reading skills that was filed on behalf of Detroit...
Craft brewers upended by COVID-19 closure of tap rooms, bars
MARSHFIELD, Vt. — Sales of wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages have risen during the coronavirus pandemic like foam in a freshly poured glass ...
EU suspends delivery of 10 million masks over quality issues
BRUSSELS — The European Commission said Thursday it has suspended the delivery of 10 million Chinese masks to member states and Britain after two coun...
No more ‘kissing the ball’ in South American soccer
There will be no more kissing the ball for good luck in South American soccer.
Australian pedophile priest sentenced to more jail time
MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian pedophile priest was sentenced to more jail time Thursday after admitting to crimes against another four boys in ...
UN health agency chief unbowed amid attacks, Trump criticism
GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s director-general has faced many challenges during the coronavirus pandemic: racial slurs, death threats, soci...
AP PHOTOS: Virus alters way Turks mourn and bury their dead
ISTANBUL — In a special section of Istanbul’s Baklaci cemetery set aside for COVID-19 victims, a gaggle of workers well outnumbered the three mourners...
Kosovo families seek answers 21 years after Serb conflict
CABER, Kosovo — Halil Hasani is convinced his four sons are alive and imprisoned somewhere in Serbia more than two decades after police and paramilita...
Uplifting idea: Cranes reunite families in corona crisis
WATERMAEL-BOITSFORT, Belgium — Something he saw as he drove to work one morning gave Tristan Van den Bosch an uplifting idea.
Asia Today: Japan easing emergency, Wuhan starts new testing
BANGKOK — Experts on Japan's coronavirus task force on Thursday approved a government plan to lift a state of emergency in most areas ahead of schedul...
US military offers condolences over Iran accident killing 19
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military offered condolences Thursday to Iran over a friendly fire incident in the Islamic Republic that killed...
Lives Lost: Brothers who survived Holocaust die weeks apart
NEW YORK — The brothers didn't have a chance to say goodbye.
The Latest: Philippines prep for typhoon amid coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and pe...
Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The CEO of the world's busiest airport for international travel wants to get the globe flying again, but even he acknowl...
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...