Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms
A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the coronavirus without any symptoms, fueling hope that it will turn out to be much les...
Lives Lost: New Jersey mom, son together in life and death
For almost 30 years, they were inseparable — the devoted mom and the son whose world revolved around her.
As mail voting pushed, some fear loss of in-person option
ATLANTA — Scrambling to address voting concerns during a pandemic, election officials across the country are eliminating polling places or scaling bac...
North Korean defectors, experts question zero virus claim
SEOUL, South Korea — As a doctor in North Korea during the SARS outbreak and flu pandemic, Choi Jung Hun didn't have much more than a thermometer to d...
Lockdown politics increasingly pit economic, health concerns
WASHINGTON — The global health crisis is taking a nasty political turn with tensions worsening between governments locked down to keep the coronavirus...
16 killed in shooting rampage, deadliest in Canadian history
TORONTO — A gunman disguised as a police officer went on a rampage across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, shooting people in their homes and set...
Elba and wife, recovering from coronavirus, to help others
Even though they only had mild symptoms, Idris Elba says he and his wife had their lives “turned around” after contracting the coronavirus, calling th...
Trump says he’s close to a deal with Congress on virus aid
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan pro...
In nod to normalcy, Pence celebrates Air Force Academy grads
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — In a symbolic nod to normalcy, Vice President Mike Pence delivered a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy's g...
Deep receiver class faces high hopes for immediate impact
The upcoming NFL draft features a tantalizing class of wide receivers expected to make an immediate impact as rookies.
Canadian police say at least 10 people are dead after a shooting rampage across Nova Scotia
TORONTO — Canadian police say at least 10 people are dead after a shooting rampage across Nova Scotia.
Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? ‘The Great One’ rooting for him
Wayne Gretzky sees a lot of himself in Alex Ovechkin, from the smile on his face each time he steps on the ice to his passion for scoring goals.
The Latest: 500 fans watch as soccer resumes in Turkmenistan
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Byron wins 2nd NASCAR virtual race in a drama-free event
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nobody did anything to get fired or lose a sponsor in this week's edition of NASCAR virtual racing.
Babyface-Teddy Riley battle fizzles on Instagram Live
NEW YORK — The much-hyped battle between Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Teddy Riley was derailed by audio issues, forcing the R&B producers to postp...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely blames governors for virus test
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is wrongly casting blame on governors and the Obama administration for shortages in coronavirus testing and declar...
From Hopkinton to Boston, marathon absence is seen and felt
HOPKINTON, Mass. — “It All Starts Here.”
Erdogan, Trump agree on ‘close cooperation’ in virus crisis
ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump have spoken on the phone, discussing the coronavirus pandemic, bilat...
What you need to know today about the virus pandemic
The global lockdown put in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus is hurting the illegal drug trade.
Judge doubts Kansas COVID-19 rule, blocks it for 2 churches
TOPEKA, Kan. — A federal judge signaled that he believes there's a good chance that Kansas is violating religious freedom and free speech rights with ...
‘A stroke of luck’ to be on global cruise during pandemic
BARCELONA, Spain — For Spanish traveler Carlos Payá, being on an around-the-globe luxury cruise while the rest of world scurried into their homes for ...
Video tribute honors Oklahoma bombing victims amid outbreak
OKLAHOMA CITY — Survivors and loved ones of the 168 people who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing were not able to gather Sunday to mark the 25t...
Chief: Man ambushed 3 Texas officers in his home, killing 1
SAN MARCOS, Texas — A man who killed one Texas police officer and wounded two others before killing himself was wearing body armor and waiting to ambu...
Deserted icons: Frontier Days important bonanza for Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Country singer Blake Shelton still remains scheduled to appear on center stage. Same with the biggest names in the rodeo game.
North Korea denies that Kim sent Trump ‘a nice note’
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday dismissed as “ungrounded” President Donald Trump’s comment that he recently received “a nice note” from the...
Coronavirus accelerates decline of slumping coal industry
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Travis Deti has been working the phones to try to get government support for the U.S. coal industry during the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Amid virus gloom, glimpses of human decency and good works
NEW YORK — The idea formed on a day when all the news headlines were dire. The coronavirus was surging worldwide; Nashville had lost lives in a devast...
‘Cartels are scrambling’: Virus snarls global drug trade
NEW YORK — Coronavirus is dealing a gut punch to the illegal drug trade, paralyzing economies, closing borders and severing supply chains in China tha...
While other colleges struggle, for-profits hope for revival
Some of the nation’s largest for-profit colleges are ramping up advertising, hiring recruiters and offering discounts for online classes as they predi...
Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype
KABUL, Afghanistan — On most mornings, Somaya Farooqi and four other teen-age girls pile into her dad’s car and head to a mechanic’s workshop. They us...