New chance for House Democrats to force McGahn’s testimony
WASHINGTON — The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., is giving the House another shot at forcing former White House counsel Don McGahn to appea...
Japan Medical Assn: Tokyo Olympics difficult without vaccine
TOKYO — The medical community in Japan is moving toward a consensus that holding next year's Tokyo Olympics may hinge on finding a coronavirus vaccine...
Germany hopes for rain to avoid 3rd straight summer drought
BERLIN — Germany’s farmers, foresters, and firefighters are eagerly awaiting widespread rain forecast for later this week, as a warm, dry spring has r...
The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off
NEW YORK — Everyone wants to know: When, oh when, will it go back to normal?
Russian doctors, nurses face more risks as virus cases grow
MOSCOW — A patient who had routine surgery at a hospital in St. Petersburg suddenly developed a fever after an operation. Doctors insisted on testing ...
AP PHOTOS: Surfers catch waves again in New Zealand, Bondi
At Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach, hundreds of swimmers and surfers braved cool autumn weather to return to the water.
Federal inmates battle mixed messages on home confinement
WASHINGTON — She never thought her husband's punishment for selling drugs would be a death sentence. But as the new coronavirus rips through the U.S. ...
UN: $90 billion could protect 700 million poor in pandemic
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. humanitarian chief said Monday that $90 billion could provide income support, food and a health response to the coronavirus ...
Brazil edges toward being next big coronavirus hot spot
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil is emerging as potentially the next big hot spot for the coronavirus amid President Jair Bolsonaro’s insistence that it is jus...
Prince Harry records message for Thomas the Tank Engine
LONDON — Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children’s favorite Thomas the Tank Engine.
Asia shares mixed, eyeing economies reopening, central banks
TOKYO — Asian shares are mixed Tuesday as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in to provide cash to economies.
Riots, escapes and pepper spray: Virus hits juvenile centers
Nicole Hingle wasn’t surprised when the call came. Frustrations had been building inside juvenile detention centers nationwide as the number of corona...
Congress set to reopen, but new virus aid faces divisions
WASHINGTON — Congress is plunging ahead on a new coronavirus relief package, but deepening partisan divide and uncertainty in the schedule could stall...
Texas, Ohio among many states to take steps toward reopening
Restaurants opened up to dine-in patrons in at least three states Monday and the governor of Texas allowed movie theaters, malls and eateries to start...
Back to the pool: USA Swimming unveils tentative schedule
USA Swimming is planning a return to the pool.
Barr to prosecutors: Look for unconstitutional virus rules
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr on Monday ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to identify coronavirus-related restrictions from sta...
Gumbel’s ‘Real Sports’ returns to air before real sports
NEW YORK — The HBO television show “Real Sports” is returning from a suspension forced by the coronavirus before the real sports themselves begin agai...
Draft could bring Vikings more help now than North foes
The Minnesota Vikings were forced by a salary-cap crunch this spring into a soft remodel, with many more exits than enhancements to the lineup.
Digital-ad downturn may complicate life for Google, Facebook
Demand for digital advertising is shriveling after a decade of explosive growth amid the pandemic-fueled downturn. That could complicate things for Go...
Census says restart to field operations will be in phases
ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Census Bureau's return to field operations for the 2020 national head count will take place in phases based on a region's loc...
Hotels, Airbnb beef up cleaning standards to calm travelers
Hotels and home-sharing companies are beefing up their cleaning efforts in order to soothe jittery travelers.
‘Still in the surge’: Virus keeps a hold on Massachusetts
The coronavirus kept a tight grip Monday on hard-hit Massachusetts, which is barreling toward 1,000 new deaths in just five days as the pandemic peaks...
As NY COVID-19 deaths drop, Cuomo outlines regional restarts
NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined how stay-at-home restrictions could be eased for parts of New York where the coronavirus outbreak is less severe...
New this week: Netflix teen romances, Chesney, JoJo albums
It's good to see familiar faces and hear familiar voices, and several are returning this week in ways retro and new. JoJo, Kenny Chesney and Offset ar...
Tesla says cars can automatically stop for traffic lights
DETROIT — After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and ...
Fake injury, glitches: Madrid Open tennis tries COVID gaming
So here’s a dose of realism — or surrealism — for the first video game tournament of the coronavirus pandemic involving professional tennis players: A...
Erdogan: Turkey working on plan to ease virus restrictions
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday his government is working on a detailed plan to ease coronavirus restrictions, but...
Michelle Obama documentary ‘Becoming’ to premiere on Netflix
NEW YORK — A documentary portrait of Michelle Obama titled “Becoming” will premiere on Netflix next week, the streaming company announced Monday.
Agents in college bribery probe deny bullying core witness
Federal agents didn't entrap the wealthy parents accused of cheating the college admissions process, the man who helped investigators build their case...
The Latest: UEFA advances $250M to European soccer bodies
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: