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...
Trump casts doubt on mail voting. His campaign promotes it.
While President Donald Trump claims mail-in voting is ripe for fraud and “cheaters,” his reelection campaign and state allies are scrambling to launch...
Bulging deficits may threaten prized Pentagon arms projects
WASHINGTON — The government's $3 trillion effort to rescue the economy from the coronavirus crisis is stirring worry at the Pentagon. Bulging federal ...
Telethon raises $115M for New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19
NEW YORK — Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19 during a vir...
Longtime pass-rushing tutor Teerlinck dies at age 69
INDIANAPOLIS — John Teerlinck loved teaching the art of pass rushing. His top students considered him the best instructor in league history.
Democrats set to take next steps toward virtual convention
Democrats are making new moves toward a virtual presidential nominating convention this August, with party officials preparing to grant convention org...
UN says 7 or 8 `top’ candidates for a COVID-19 vaccine exist
UNITED NATIONS — The World Health Organization chief said Monday there are around seven or eight “top” candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel co...
Atlanta-area DA, 3rd outside prosecutor, to take Arbery case
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Georgia's attorney general appointed a black district attorney from the Atlanta area Monday to take over the case of a white father an...
Column: NASCAR set for ‘huge microscope’ as racing returns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR's season started with the Secret Service doing a security check on the firesuit-clad pole-sitter for the Daytona 500 and thou...
The Latest: Drone league to stage series to raise PPE money
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Agent seeks Zion Williamson’s answers on improper benefits
The marketing agent who has sued NBA rookie Zion Williamson wants the former Duke star to answer questions about whether he received improper benefits...
Tech stocks keep rallying, help keep Wall Street steady
Wall Street was split on Monday, as continued gains for technology and health care stocks helped cover up for more prevalent losses elsewhere.
Supreme Court appears divided in Catholic schools case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday seemed divided over how broadly religious institutions including schools, hospitals and social service center...
US plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid crews’ virus risk
BOISE, Idaho — In new plans that offer a national reimagining of how to fight wildfires amid the risk of the coronavirus spreading through crews, it's...
Trump tells Iraq’s new PM: US willing to give economic help
BAGHDAD — President Donald Trump said in a phone call to Iraq's new prime minister that the U.S. was willing to provide Iraq with economic assistance,...
Group says Iraqi women fighting to return home face hurdles
BAGHDAD — Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi women who fled war and conflict are facing systemic inequalities in their fight to return to their homes, a r...
Funeral delayed: tiaras, white outfits, turquoise face masks
WASHINGTON — When the time finally came, they laid Joanne Paylor to rest the finest way they could during a pandemic. A church service was out. The vi...