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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...
9:19 28 April 2020

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...
8:32 28 April 2020

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...
8:01 28 April 2020

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?
7:06 28 April 2020

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 ...
6:38 28 April 2020

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.
5:36 28 April 2020

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. ...
4:15 28 April 2020

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 ...
3:30 28 April 2020

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...
3:21 28 April 2020

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.
3:12 28 April 2020

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.
3:11 28 April 2020

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...
2:44 28 April 2020

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...
1:28 28 April 2020

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...
23:30 27 April 2020

Back to the pool: USA Swimming unveils tentative schedule

USA Swimming is planning a return to the pool.
22:23 27 April 2020

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...
21:53 27 April 2020

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...
21:50 27 April 2020

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.
21:41 27 April 2020

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...
20:24 27 April 2020

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...
19:54 27 April 2020

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.
19:49 27 April 2020

‘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...
19:13 27 April 2020

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...
18:52 27 April 2020

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...
18:37 27 April 2020

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 ...
18:10 27 April 2020

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...
18:02 27 April 2020

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...
18:01 27 April 2020

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.
17:00 27 April 2020

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...
16:56 27 April 2020

The Latest: UEFA advances $250M to European soccer bodies

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
16:43 27 April 2020