Tennis tournament postponement deals economic blow
The postponement of the BNP Paribas Open in Southern California because of the coronavirus has done more than temporarily idle the men’s and women’s p...
AP Analysis: Investors ‘guessing’ on virus, assuming worst
WASHINGTON — No one knows where the coronavirus will show up next, whether authorities can contain it or how much damage it will leave behind. But pro...
US judge: Iran liable in disappearance of retired FBI agent
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday held Iran responsible for the kidnapping of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, entering a default judgement agai...
EU, Turkey to review migrant deal as border tensions simmer
BRUSSELS — The European Union and Turkey agreed to review a 4-year-old deal on managing migrants and refugees in an effort to settle a dispute that se...
Italy expands lockdown, Israel tightens entry to halt virus
SOAVE, Italy — The battle to halt the coronavirus brought sweeping new restrictions Monday, with Italy expanding a travel ban to the entire country, I...
Minn. prosecutor: Justice Dept. should review Burrell case
MINNEAPOLIS — A top Minnesota prosecutor said Monday that Sen. Amy Klobuchar should ask the Justice Department to review the conviction of a black tee...
Madonna cancels Paris shows after France limits crowds
NEW YORK — Madonna has cancelled the last two stops of her latest tour in France after the country said it was banning events of more than 1,000 peopl...
What’s Happening: Mounting disruptions, plunging markets
Mounting disruptions caused by the new coronavirus are prompting new travel restrictions and deepening economic worries. A majority of the world's cas...
Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips
The U.S. government's coronavirus recommendations tell older adults to avoid crowds, cruises and long plane rides -- advice that one public health off...
Ethiopia report blames jet crash mostly on Boeing software
Ethiopian investigators are mostly blaming Boeing for last year’s crash of a 737 Max jet shortly after takeoff, saying in an interim report Monday tha...
Judge tosses convictions in case championed by WNBA’s Moore
Maya Moore has always been known for hitting the big shot on the grandest stage. She just got the biggest assist of her career.
Schools wrestle with fairness of closures during outbreak
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — When the new coronavirus surfaced at Saint Raphael Academy after a school group returned from a trip to Italy, officials decided to...
Trainers, vets, others charged in racehorse-drugging scheme
More than two dozen people, including the trainer of champion Maximum Security, were charged in what authorities described Monday as a widespread inte...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump and the myriad costs of cheaper oil
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is suggesting Americans should be happy about a plunge in oil prices because it'll mean cheaper gas. Those savings...
IN THE PITS: NASCAR off to fast start through first month
A busy first month for NASCAR came to a close with a three-race West Coast swing marked by both a surprise appearance from injured driver Ryan Newman ...
Virus outbreak disrupts joyous Purim fest but some improvise
NEW YORK — Purim is traditionally one of the most joyous Jewish holidays, but some celebrations in Israel and hard-hit parts of the United States are ...
Wall Street circuit breakers trip ... markets, crude plunge
NEW YORK — U.S. companies buffeted by supply chain chaos and a growing awareness of the scope of a viral outbreak are facing new threats to begin the ...
Best player? In college basketball, that’s still unclear
The unpredictability of the college basketball season has led to uncertainty as to which team is truly the nation's best, and that has made for a murk...
Major gun safety groups endorse Joe Biden’s presidential bid
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two of the nation’s largest gun control advocacy groups have endorsed Joe Biden, the latest sign that Bernie Sanders’ spotty rec...
Several lawmakers had contact with man at CPAC who got virus
WASHINGTON — The Capitol's attending physician said Monday that “several” members of Congress had contact with a person who attended a recent politica...
Stakes rise for Sanders heading into Michigan primary
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Bernie Sanders proved he was a serious presidential candidate in 2016 with an upset victory in Michigan powered by his opposition t...
AP Explains: The oil market meltdown and its global impact
FRANKFURT, Germany — A clash of two oil titans - Saudi Arabia and Russia - is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implicatio...
Sporting events in Italy to be halted because of virus
LONDON — All sports in Italy were expected to be halted on Monday because of the virus outbreak, including games in the country’s top soccer division ...
Experts: Rapid testing helps explain few German virus deaths
BERLIN — Germany has confirmed more than 1,100 cases of the new coronavirus but — so far — just two deaths, far fewer than other European countries wi...
Poland sets date for Frederic Chopin piano competition
WARSAW, Poland — Culture authorities in Poland said Monday that the 18th edition of the international Frederic Chopin piano competition will take plac...
South Carolina stays No. 1 in women’s Top 25; Oregon next
NEW YORK — South Carolina ran through the Southeastern Conference Tournament to keep its hold on the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press women's col...
US begins troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, official says
WASHINGTON — American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a U.S. offi...
Report: Pilots restarted software, causing fatal nosedive
When nothing else worked to stop their descent, desperate pilots of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max reactivated the jet's flight control software...
AP sources: Bills agree to sign cornerback Josh Norman
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Veteran cornerback Josh Norman has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, two people with knowledge of the decisio...
Prison riots hit Italy amid virus; 6 die in overdose
ROME — Tensions in Italy's overcrowded prisons erupted Monday over new coronavirus containment measures, with riots in at least two dozen lock-ups and...