Public debut without public for polar bear cubs at Dutch zoo
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A pair of twin polar bear cubs have made their public debut at a Dutch zoo -- but without the public because of coronavirus r...
Harry and Meghan urge ‘empathy and kindness’ against virus
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...
Cancer, heart surgeries delayed as coronavirus alters care
Some cancer surgeries are being delayed, many stent procedures for clogged arteries have been pushed back and infertility specialists were asked to po...
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan ...
Iran’s Nowruz New Year, typically joyous, haunted by virus
TEHRAN, Iran — At this time of year, the meandering arcades and alleys of Tehran's Grand Bazaar and other markets would usually be filled with shopper...
Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK — Coronavirus has become a “get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking thei...
AP VoteCast: Biden cuts deep into the Sanders coalition
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden cut deep into Sen. Bernie Sanders' coalition of young, liberal and Latino voters on Tuesday, securing solid victories in Florid...
The Latest: Official says Canada, US working on travel curbs
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 198,000 people and killed more than 7,900. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or mo...
Asian stocks higher after Trump promise of virus aid
BEIJING — Major Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street rebounded on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. econo...
With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary ...
FedEx sees cargo opportunities as virus grounds airlines
Many passenger airlines that carry freight in their bellies are being grounded by the coronavirus outbreak, and that could create an opportunity for c...
Virus forces French Open delay; US Open switch ‘possibility’
The French Open was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September and juggling the tennis calend...
Ex-California Rep. Duncan Hunter gets 11 months in prison
SAN DIEGO — Former California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced Tuesday to 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing campaign fu...
Hospitals fear shortage of ventilators for virus patients
U.S. hospitals bracing for a possible onslaught of coronavirus patients with pneumonia and other breathing difficulties could face a critical shortage...
Iraq ex-governor named PM-designate as Baghdad awaits curfew
BAGHDAD — Iraq's president Tuesday named a former governor of the city of Najaf as prime minister-designate, following weeks of political infighting, ...
China to expel American reporters after US curbs its media
BEIJING — China announced that it will revoke the media credentials of all American journalists at three major U.S. news organizations, in effect expe...
Spreading birthday card love in the time of coronavirus
NEW YORK — Mona Helgeland was sad for her children. Their birthdays were coming up but they were self-quarantined because of the coronavirus and going...
Dear Corona Diary: German patient gives updates on Twitter
BERLIN — On the fifth day after she fell ill with COVID-19 respiratory disease, Karoline Preisler could breathe again without wincing through severe p...
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will li...
State and local officials take a harder line on the virus
Nearly 7 million people in the San Francisco area were all but confined to their homes Tuesday, while Florida put a damper on spring break and St. Pat...
Trump moves to blunt coronavirus’ heavy impact on US economy
WASHINGTON — Ahead of an expected surge in coronavirus cases, President Donald Trump on Tuesday moved to blunt the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. ...
New Freeform drama ‘Motherland’ is bewitched by witches
NEW YORK — Anyone tuning into the new TV series “Motherland: Fort Salem” will find a few changes in the America depicted. For one thing, women are in ...
US job openings jumped in January, before virus outbreak
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers sharply increased the number of jobs they advertised in January, a sign the job market and economy were in mostly solid sh...
Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus
The Kentucky Derby was postponed until September on Tuesday, the latest rite of spring in sports to be struck by the new coronavirus along with the Ma...
Lockdowns, tanking stocks: Virus fight shifts to Europe, US
MADRID — The global battle to contain the coronavirus reached a new level of urgency Monday, as governments locked down borders, a new wave of closure...
AP Explains: What did the Federal Reserve do Sunday and why?
WASHINGTON — A day after the Federal Reserve unleashed a massive amount of stimulus to blunt the economic damage from the coronavirus, on Monday the s...
As Congress eyes economic package, Democrats seek $750B
WASHINGTON — With an urgency unseen since the Great Recession, Congress is rushing to develop a sweeping economic lifeline for American households and...
DC closes gyms, theaters, orders takeout only in restaurants
WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., is shutting down all movie theaters and gyms, and ordering restaurants and bars to serve only takeout, as the nation's ...
Volunteers fight virus by testing new experimental vaccine
SEATTLE — The first people to roll up their sleeves to receive an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus say they were inspired to help because they...
Stocks plunge as Wall Street, White House see recession risk
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market plunged 12% Monday for its worst day in more than three decades as voices from Wall Street to the White House said th...