Some Olympic boxing hopefuls needed only one more day
With tears in her eyes, Nadine Apetz asked herself “why not one more day?”
AP FACT CHECK: Veterans Affairs chief plugs unproven drug
WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie is taking advocacy of an unproven drug for the coronavirus even further than President Donald Tr...
Fitch lowers outlook of Greece’s credit rating to stable
ATHENS, Greece — Fitch ratings agency has lowered its outlook on Greece’s credit rating, from positive to stable, amid the financial impact the corona...
China’s diplomats show teeth in defending virus response
BEIJING — From Asia to Africa, London to Berlin, Chinese envoys have set off diplomatic firestorms with a combative defense whenever their country is ...
Teens give Titans coach unique backdrop during NFL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Many NFL general managers and coaches had their children appear with them on camera from home as teams made selections on the openi...
Pick-Six: Intriguing players available on Day 2 of NFL draft
Six wide receivers were taken in the first round of the NFL draft and another half dozen could go on Day 2, when rounds two and three are completed.
Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear
JOHANNESBURG — As Africa braces for a surge in coronavirus cases, its countries are dangerously behind in the global race for scarce medical equipment...
Packers move up in draft to take Utah State QB Jordan Love
The Green Bay Packers hope they have found a potential successor to Aaron Rodgers.
China promises subsidies to boost falling electric car sales
BEIJING — China is promising more subsidies to shore up plunging electric car sales amid the coronavirus pandemic but set limits that exclude Tesla’s ...
Super Bowl champion Chiefs pick LSU RB Edwards-Helaire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night when the Super Bowl champions picked LSU running ...
Asia Today: Duterte threatens martial law, more ship cases
BANGKOK — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte angrily threatened to declare martial law after accusing communist rebels of killing two soldiers who w...
‘Best player in this draft:’ Redskins pick Young 2nd overall
WASHINGTON — Chase Young finished his junior season at Ohio State figuring he had done what it takes to become a top pick in the NFL draft.
Official: Canada shooting erupted after domestic dispute
TORONTO — Canada’s worst mass shooting started as a domestic dispute between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, a police official...
Dolphins decide to gamble on QB Tagovailoa’s durability
MIAMI — Because of Tua Tagovailoa’s ability, the Miami Dolphins were willing to gamble on his durability.
Hello Joe! Bengals take Heisman winner Burrow 1st overall
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow's next challenge is daunting: return to his home state and resurrect the woebegone Bengals.
The Latest: North Carolina considering allowing NASCAR race
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Union Pacific predicts 25% drop in volume because of virus
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific's first-quarter profit improved 6%, but the railroad expects shipping volume to plummet 25% in the second quarter because ...
Doctors struggle to stay true to science but not cross Trump
WASHINGTON — It’s becoming a kind of daily ritual: President Donald Trump and a phalanx of doctors file into the White House briefing room each evenin...
Mexico family hurt by no funeral for father dead of COVID-19
MEXICO CITY — The family of Manuel Briseño knows how they would have mourned the 78-year-old, who died Tuesday of the new coronavirus: a big funeral w...
Online conspiracy theorists twist singer’s COVID-19 death
CHICAGO — Conspiracy theorists are twisting facts online about country singer Joe Diffie's death from COVID-19 complications in an effort to promote t...
Iowa governor: Tip from Ashton Kutcher led to testing deal
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s governor said the state’s $26 million contract to increase coronavirus testing was reached after she acted on a tip from acto...
Review: In ‘Bad Education,’ a gripping suburban crime saga
“A town is only as good as its school system.”
NASCAR teams OK to work in N.C. shops, a key step in return
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The governor of North Carolina said Thursday that NASCAR teams can work in their race shops if they maintain social distancing guide...
With new time and busier schedule, HBO’s ‘Axios’ thinks big
NEW YORK — No one can accuse Axios co-founder and CEO Jim VandeHei of small dreams for his bi-weekly news series on HBO, which is ramping up productio...
New House panel created to track aid dollars, virus response
WASHINGTON — The House voted Thursday to create a new subcommittee that will track more than $2 trillion in coronavirus aid, adding another layer of o...
Merkel calls for international cooperation against virus
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Thursday for international cooperation on the development of a vaccine for the new coronavirus, saying...
Sources: Guaido allies take slice of first Venezuela budget
MIAMI — Opposition lawmakers in Venezuela quietly agreed to pay themselves $5,000 a month when they approved special $100 bonuses for doctors and nurs...
Virus outbreak delays US government review of e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON — Electronic cigarette companies will have four additional months to submit their products for government review because of delays tied to ...
Gov’t puts pressure on public companies to return loans
NEW YORK — Big public companies that received loans under a government program intended to help small businesses devastated by the coronavirus outbrea...
EU agrees budget, recovery plan needed to beat virus impact
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed Thursday to revamp the EU's long-term budget and set up a massive recovery fund to tackle the impact of the c...