AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s misfires on virus death rates, tests
WASHINGTON — Facing a grim reality of surging coronavirus cases, President Donald Trump is making premature assertions about relatively low death rate...
Disputed Canada-US oil pipeline work to start in April
BILLINGS, Mont. — A Canadian company said Tuesday it plans to start construction of the disputed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline through the U.S. Midwe...
Indie rock band led by Michael C. Hall spreads its wings
NEW YORK — This might one day be a trivia question: Which rock band with a celebrity frontman and a very long name was one of the last acts to play li...
Ex wildlife chief: Trump rule could kill billions of birds
BUTTE, Mont. — At a former open pit copper mine filled with billions of gallons of toxic water, sirens and loud pops from propane cannons echo off the...
Most NFL teams extend ticket payment deadlines due to virus
At a time when America is trying to cope with the financial fallout created by the deadly coronavirus, the renewal of NFL season tickets is not exactl...
Las Vegas marking parking places for homeless encampment
LAS VEGAS — Homeless people in Las Vegas have been directed to sleep in rectangles painted on the pavement in a makeshift parking lot camp as a way to...
UN begins home food drops for Gaza’s needy to stem virus
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A U.N. aid agency Tuesday began delivering food to the homes of impoverished Palestinians instead of making them pick up such ...
Florida sheriff seeking tips in ‘Tiger King’ mystery
TAMPA, Fla. — It might be the biggest diversion from the pandemic: binge-watching the luridly fascinating Netflix documentary “Tiger King: Murder, May...
Crosby, McDavid favorites again in NHLPA annual poll
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL’s top forward, while peers consider Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby the game's most com...
US warship captain seeks crew isolation as virus spreads
WASHINGTON — The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of ...
Companies find a new purpose; workplace rules have changed
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Tuesday related to the...
Trump rollback of mileage standards guts climate change push
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is poised to roll back ambitious Obama-era vehicle mileage standards and raise the ceiling on damaging fossil fuel...
‘The Last Dance’ look at Jordan’s last title starts April 19
The long-awaited look at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is finally set for release.
Feed the soul: In chaotic times, gardening becomes therapy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dig. Plant. Breathe.
Royal no more: Harry and Meghan start uncertain new chapter
LONDON — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan officially make the transition Tuesday from senior members of Britain’s royal family to — well, it’s unclear...
China’s Huawei says ’19 sales up 19% despite U.S. sanctions
BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Huawei said Tuesday its sales of smartphones and other products grew by double digits last year despite U.S. sanctions bu...
Analysis: USA Basketball may face roster challenges for 2021
Knowing when the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will be solves one problem for USA Basketball.
Asian stocks rise after Wall Street health-care-led rally
TOKYO — Asian shares surged Tuesday after a rally in U.S. stocks, mostly spurred by health care companies' announcements of developments that could ai...
Tenor Placido Domingo feels ‘fine’ after coronavirus
MEXICO CITY — Tenor Placido Domingo said Monday he is resting at home after catching the new coronavirus.
The Latest: Mexico broadens shutdown, prohibits gatherings
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and pe...
World Bank sees outbreak taking a big toll on Asia’s economy
WASHINGTON — The World Bank is estimating that the cornavirus outbreak will cause economic growth to slow significantly this year in China and other E...
‘Strega Nona’ author Tomie dePaola is dead at age 85
CONCORD, New Hampshire — Tomie dePaola, the prolific children's author and illustrator who delighted generations with tales of Strega Nona, the kindly...
van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum closed by virus
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to pre...
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday renewed several waivers on U.S. sanctions against Iran, allowing Russian, European and Chinese compani...
Brazil’s Carnival beat fades, making way for virus shelter
RIO DE JANEIRO — A month ago, a massive Carnival party bursting with samba music and smiling faces raged inside Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome. Today, it...
McConaughey says stay home now, great things may lie ahead
NEW YORK — Matthew McConaughey has gone from advertising for going out and driving to selling people on staying home, and says that successfully navig...
NCAA to give spring sport athletes extra year of eligibility
The NCAA will permit spring sport athletes who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak to have an additional year of eligibility.
Liberty University: We’re complying with virus-related ban
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's governor on Monday ordered all higher education institutions to halt any in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemi...
FBI reaches out to Sen. Burr over stock sales tied to virus
WASHINGTON — The FBI has reached out to Sen. Richard Burr about his sale of stocks before the coronavirus caused markets to plummet, a person familiar...
Some Instacart, Amazon workers strike as jobs get riskier
NEW YORK — Some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers walked off the job Monday demanding greater safeguards against the coronavirus, even as both co...