Asian stocks sink after IMF says global economy will shrink
Asian stocks edged lower Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund said the global economy will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression...
The Latest: China reports 46 new virus cases, 10 domestic
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and pe...
States map out reopening of economies, say crisis not over
WASHINGTON — Governors around the U.S. began sketching out plans Tuesday to reopen their economies in a slow and methodical process to prevent the cor...
Guatemala: US deportations driving up COVID-19 cases
GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala's health minister said Tuesday that deportees from the United States were driving up the country's COVID-19 caseload, addin...
California governor provides complex outline for reopening
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday outlined a complex set of circumstances for the state to lift coronavirus restrictions an...
As Trump speaks, Pelosi warns Americans to ‘ignore the lies’
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump spoke during his daily coronavirus briefing Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a stark warning for Amer...
New Trump advisory groups to consult on reopening US economy
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's enlisting advisers from nearly all sectors of American commerce, the medical field and elec...
Trump reverses course on power to ‘reopen’ states amid virus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s open to some states “reopening” before federal social distancing guidelines expire at the end of...
Marine barbershops abuzz with demand for high-and-tight cuts
WASHINGTON — Barbershops at some Marine Corps bases are abuzz with demand for high-and-tight haircuts.
Judge OKs PG&E plan to pay $19M in fees from victims fund
BERKELEY Calif. — The Northern California victims of catastrophic wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric's decaying electrical grid will have ...
Parties mine Wisconsin for clues to voting in the virus era
MADISON, Wis. — Democrats overcame legal confusion, safety concerns and presidential influence to pull off a win in Wisconsin this week, and both part...
Trump adviser interview helps ’60 Minutes’ to top of ratings
LOS ANGELES — A contentious interview with White House adviser Peter Navarro over the administration's response to the coronavirus helped “60 Minutes”...
Death toll soars after NYC counts ‘probable’ fatalities
NEW YORK — The official death toll from the coronavirus soared in New York City on Tuesday after officials began including people who probably had COV...
Huge mall now testing site; grocery workers seek protections
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to the gl...
Court throws out Trump rollback of school nutrition rules
NEW YORK — After making a brief comeback on school lunch menus, white bread and other refined grains may be vanishing again when schools reopen after ...
Obama endorses Biden as the best leader for ‘darkest times’
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the part...
Democratic bills call for racial breakdown of COVID-19 cases
NEW YORK — Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation to compel federal health officials to post data daily that breaks down COVID-19 case...
Column: Scheffler a rookie on the rise who’s in no hurry
Scottie Scheffler has never been in such a hurry that he fails to recognize what's right in front of him.
Justice Department takes church’s side in 1st Amendment suit
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department took the rare step on Tuesday of weighing in on the side of a Mississippi Christian church where local officials h...
Liberty University sued for not refunding student fees
RICHMOND, Va. — Liberty University has profited from the COVID-19 pandemic by refusing to refund thousands of dollars in room and board and other fees...
Republicans decry Michigan governor’s latest stay-home order
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's decision to toughen rather than relax what already was one of the nation's strictest stay-home order...
UN chief: world faces misinformation epidemic about virus
UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that the world is facing “a dangerous epidemic of misinformation” about COVID-...
Governor calls up most ever National Guard members for virus
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is activating 700 additional National Guard members to help respond to the coronavirus outbreak, state o...
Pro wrestling ‘essential’ under Florida governor’s order
ORLANDO, Fla. — Body slams and pile drives can go on in the Sunshine State.
No hugs or handshakes: Pandemic complicates storm relief
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For people who lost homes to the deadly tornadoes that rampaged across the South, there are no comforting hugs from volunteers or h...
NASCAR’s Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As sponsor after sponsor dropped Kyle Larson after he used a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race, his NASCAR team owner ...
Search for a COVID-19 vaccine heats up in China, US
WASHINGTON — Three potential COVID-19 vaccines are making fast progress in early-stage testing in volunteers in China and the U.S., but it’s still a l...
Health care workers are 10%-20% of US coronavirus cases
NEW YORK — Between 10% and 20% of U.S. coronavirus cases are health care workers, though they tended to be hospitalized at lower rates than other pati...
Stadium work mostly ongoing, though altered by pandemic
SEATTLE — Workers are still showing up in Inglewood, California, Las Vegas, Seattle and Columbus, Ohio, and making progress on stadium and arena proje...