Defense lawyer in death of 7 motorcyclists: Biker at fault
CONCORD, N.H. — One of the motorcyclists in a crash that killed him and six fellow bikers on a north woods highway was drunk and actually was the one ...
Review: In ‘Slay the Dragon,’ a gerrymandering investigation
Feeling beaten down by the news? Why not watch a documentary on gerrymandering to cheer you up?
UN chief says COVID-19 is worst crisis since World War II
UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that the world faces the most challenging crisis since World War II, confronti...
A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due
The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April's bills are coming due.
‘America’s Test Kitchen’ has the recipe to hit season 20
LOS ANGELES — There are cooking shows hosted by celebrities, some of whom may know a fricassee from a frittata, and shows that feature arrogant chefs ...
South Korea’s top 2 LPGA Tour players on longest break ever
Jin Young Ko figures to be plenty rested whenever the LPGA Tour resumes.
COVID-19 deaths climb in NY; Chris Cuomo tests positive
NEW YORK — More than 300 New Yorkers died from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, a somber-sounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday as temporary hos...
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...
Review: Irby offers comic relief in third essay collection
``Wow, No Thank You,'' Vintage Books, By Samantha Irby
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 ...
Florida docking plan in the works for ill-fated cruise ships
MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it's working with Holland America on a detailed docking plan that would require two ships carrying pass...
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...
Fed steps in once again to try to smooth out lending markets
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is intervening once again to try to smooth out the world's lending markets, this time by lending dollars to other cen...
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...
Inflation in Europe sags amid outbreak, oil price decline
FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro currency sagged to 0.7% in March from 1.2% February as the virus outbreak and an ...
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...
Dismantling democracy? Virus used as excuse to quell dissent
BELGRADE, Serbia — Soldiers patrol the streets with their fingers on machine gun triggers. The army guards an exhibition center-turned-makeshift-hospi...
Analysis: USA Basketball may face roster challenges for 2021
Knowing when the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will be solves one problem for USA Basketball.
The countdown clock is clicking again for the Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — The countdown clocks have been reset and are ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics.