Henley, Tucker, Cyrus and others mourn the death of Rogers
Some reactions from the world of music and beyond to the passing of Kenny Rogers, who died Friday night at age 81.
Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases above 1,000
ABUJA, Nigeria — Lockdowns have begun in Africa as coronavirus cases rise above 1,000, while Nigeria on Saturday announced it is closing airports to a...
At sea during pandemic, fishermen return to stormy times
The coronavirus literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna.
Men’s world hockey championships in Switzerland canceled
Health concerns and travel bans closing international borders stemming from the new coronavirus pandemic left the International Ice Hockey Federation ...
Pop superstar Rihanna donates $5 million to relief efforts
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reac...
NBA’s Adam Silver seeking answers, which are in short supply
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finds himself almost constantly looking at financial numbers and projections. And like the rest of a world that is dealin...
Biggest tourney upsets? NC State’s ’83 title run hard to top
There are still moments, even after nearly four decades, when Ernie Myers has trouble believing it all really happened for his North Carolina State te...
AP Was There: Thompson, Wolfpack end UCLA’s long run in ’74
EDITOR'S NOTE — A panel of Associated Press sports writers voted in March 2020 on the top 10 men's basketball games in the history of the NCAA Tournam...
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...