A ‘Phantom of the Opera’ contest seeks singer with style
NEW YORK — Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a virtual competition that could lead to one fan singing on Broadway or the West End when musicals resume ...
Georgia businesses reopen cautiously amid coronavirus worry
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Some businesses in Georgia reopened cautiously Friday as the Republican governor eased a monthlong shutdown amid experts’ warnings of ...
First lady sends gifts to hospitals dealing with coronavirus
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outb...
Canada mass shooting started with assault on girlfriend
TORONTO — Canada’s worst mass shooting erupted from an argument between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, police confirmed Frida...
Pandemic forces Arctic expedition to take 3-week break
BERLIN — Organizers of a year-long international Arctic science expedition say they have found a way to keep going despite difficulties caused by the ...
VIRUS DIARY: Kept inside for weeks, triplets emerge in Spain
MADRID — It will be only an hour. It will probably feel like a lot longer.
Eric Church wants people to feel safe when concerts return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country star Eric Church doesn’t know when concerts might resume in the United States after the spread of the coronavirus, but he w...
Muslims begin marking a subdued Ramadan under virus closures
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Muslims worldwide began Ramadan on Friday with dawn-to-dusk fasting, but many will have to forgo the communal prayers and family ...
U. of Michigan facing more legal action over alleged abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A legal team that says it represents more than 100 people who allege they were abused by a deceased University of Michigan sports d...
Don’t inject disinfectants, Lysol warns as Trump raises idea
WASHINGTON — The parent company of Lysol and another disinfectant warned Friday that its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the ...
Some Olympic boxing hopefuls needed only one more day
With tears in her eyes, Nadine Apetz asked herself “why not one more day?”
AP FACT CHECK: Veterans Affairs chief plugs unproven drug
WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie is taking advocacy of an unproven drug for the coronavirus even further than President Donald Tr...
Fitch lowers outlook of Greece’s credit rating to stable
ATHENS, Greece — Fitch ratings agency has lowered its outlook on Greece’s credit rating, from positive to stable, amid the financial impact the corona...
China’s diplomats show teeth in defending virus response
BEIJING — From Asia to Africa, London to Berlin, Chinese envoys have set off diplomatic firestorms with a combative defense whenever their country is ...
Teens give Titans coach unique backdrop during NFL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Many NFL general managers and coaches had their children appear with them on camera from home as teams made selections on the openi...
Pick-Six: Intriguing players available on Day 2 of NFL draft
Six wide receivers were taken in the first round of the NFL draft and another half dozen could go on Day 2, when rounds two and three are completed.
Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear
JOHANNESBURG — As Africa braces for a surge in coronavirus cases, its countries are dangerously behind in the global race for scarce medical equipment...
Packers move up in draft to take Utah State QB Jordan Love
The Green Bay Packers hope they have found a potential successor to Aaron Rodgers.
China promises subsidies to boost falling electric car sales
BEIJING — China is promising more subsidies to shore up plunging electric car sales amid the coronavirus pandemic but set limits that exclude Tesla’s ...
Super Bowl champion Chiefs pick LSU RB Edwards-Helaire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night when the Super Bowl champions picked LSU running ...
Asia Today: Duterte threatens martial law, more ship cases
BANGKOK — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte angrily threatened to declare martial law after accusing communist rebels of killing two soldiers who w...
‘Best player in this draft:’ Redskins pick Young 2nd overall
WASHINGTON — Chase Young finished his junior season at Ohio State figuring he had done what it takes to become a top pick in the NFL draft.
Official: Canada shooting erupted after domestic dispute
TORONTO — Canada’s worst mass shooting started as a domestic dispute between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, a police official...
Dolphins decide to gamble on QB Tagovailoa’s durability
MIAMI — Because of Tua Tagovailoa’s ability, the Miami Dolphins were willing to gamble on his durability.
Hello Joe! Bengals take Heisman winner Burrow 1st overall
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow's next challenge is daunting: return to his home state and resurrect the woebegone Bengals.
The Latest: North Carolina considering allowing NASCAR race
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Union Pacific predicts 25% drop in volume because of virus
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific's first-quarter profit improved 6%, but the railroad expects shipping volume to plummet 25% in the second quarter because ...
Doctors struggle to stay true to science but not cross Trump
WASHINGTON — It’s becoming a kind of daily ritual: President Donald Trump and a phalanx of doctors file into the White House briefing room each evenin...
Mexico family hurt by no funeral for father dead of COVID-19
MEXICO CITY — The family of Manuel Briseño knows how they would have mourned the 78-year-old, who died Tuesday of the new coronavirus: a big funeral w...
Online conspiracy theorists twist singer’s COVID-19 death
CHICAGO — Conspiracy theorists are twisting facts online about country singer Joe Diffie's death from COVID-19 complications in an effort to promote t...