Analysis: American attitudes make virus response a hard sell
When Americans are summoned to deal with an attack or defy overwhelming odds, the response typically goes something like this: Fight. Hold the line. S...
Asian stocks higher after Trump promise of virus aid
BEIJING — Major Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street rebounded on President Donald Trump's promise of aid to get the U.S. econo...
With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary ...
Kerr says USA Basketball still planning for Tokyo 2020
The USA Basketball coaching staff for the Tokyo Olympics is still preparing as if there will be a gold medal to try and defend this summer, even in hi...
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel
The Latest on NFL free agency. Teams can negotiate with representatives of free agents for the second day Tuesday but cannot finalize any agreements u...
5 primary takeaways: Joe Biden is Democrats’ antidote
Joe Biden's surge toward the Democratic presidential nomination rolled on Tuesday with a dominating victory in Florida, the largest delegate prize of ...
AP Source: Panthers replacing Newton with Bridgewater at QB
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have found a replacement for Cam Newton — and it didn't take long.
Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people for eight days of music, food and culture, ...
FedEx sees cargo opportunities as virus grounds airlines
Many passenger airlines that carry freight in their bellies are being grounded by the coronavirus outbreak, and that could create an opportunity for c...
Tom Hanks says he has the ‘blahs’ but no fever in isolation
NEW YORK — Tom Hanks says he feels the “blahs” but has no fever as he and wife Rita Wilson remain in isolation in an Australian residence after being ...
Virus deaths hit 54, Inslee signs emergency aid bill
SEATTLE — As the death toll from COVID-19 in Washington state reached 54, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure drawing $200 million from the state’s emerg...
Virus forces French Open delay; US Open switch ‘possibility’
The French Open was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September and juggling the tennis calend...
Rio’s Christ statue closes and state of emergency decreed
RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue, which appears to balance improbably atop Corcovado mountain, has withstood the worst of ...
AP VoteCast: A look at voters in Florida, Illinois, Arizona
WASHINGTON — The Associated Press surveyed voters in the three states that held Democratic presidential contests on Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of vote...
Ex-California Rep. Duncan Hunter gets 11 months in prison
SAN DIEGO — Former California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced Tuesday to 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing campaign fu...
Barr: FBI probing if foreign gov’t behind HHS cyber incident
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr vowed in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that there would be swift and severe action if a...
Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus
NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players...
Hudgens reassures fans, Cyrus spreads hope amid coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here's a look at some of the ways the entertainment in...
Column: Get ready for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
One by one, some of the world's grandest sporting events have fallen or faded away to a later spot on the calendar.
Hospitals fear shortage of ventilators for virus patients
U.S. hospitals bracing for a possible onslaught of coronavirus patients with pneumonia and other breathing difficulties could face a critical shortage...
Ohio Democratic Party sues over delay of primary election
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Politicians of all stripes expressed frustration Tuesday after Ohio's primary was postponed until June by elected state Republican le...
When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick’s Day
BOSTON — St. Patrick's Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped ...
AP source: Colts agree to 1-year deal with QB Philip Rivers
INDIANAPOLIS — Philip Rivers spent more than a decade picking apart the Indianapolis Colts and irritating their fans.
Administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax bills for 90 days past the usual ...
Esper: Pentagon to give respirator masks, ventilators to HHS
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that the Pentagon will provide 5 million respirator masks and 2,000 specialized ventilators to ...
EU to ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb virus
BRUSSELS — The leaders of European Union nations have agreed to institute a travel ban that prohibits most foreigners from entering the bloc for 30 da...
White House warning to millennials: Stay out of the bars
WASHINGTON — The scientific community's message to young Americans about the coronavirus got more pointed on Tuesday: Stay out of bars.
Iraq ex-governor named PM-designate as Baghdad awaits curfew
BAGHDAD — Iraq's president Tuesday named a former governor of the city of Najaf as prime minister-designate, following weeks of political infighting, ...
Oscar-nominated actor Stuart Whitman dead at 92
NEW YORK — Stuart Whitman, a prolific lead and character actor who appeared in hundreds of film and television productions and received an Oscar nomin...
Ohio governor, an early lone wolf on virus, wins wide praise
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A week before Ohio recorded any coronavirus cases, Gov. Mike DeWine delivered his first warning, banning spectators from an internati...