3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
WASHINGTON — Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash j...
In Pennsylvania, Dem governor aims to contain GOP revolt
HARRISBURG, Pa. — By many accounts, Gov. Tom Wolf has helped contain Pennsylvania's coronavirus outbreak and avoided the full-blown disasters seen els...
Wisconsin governor warns of ‘massive confusion’ after ruling
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers warned Thursday of “massive confusion” after the the state Supreme Court tossed out the Democrat's stay-at-h...
Cassandra Callender, forced to undergo chemo, dies at 22
HARTFORD, Conn. — Cassandra Callender, who was forced by Connecticut courts as a teenager to undergo chemotherapy for cancer, has died after a five-ye...
Next up: Women’s pole vaulters take turn in Garden Clash
The bar: Set high by the men's competition. Their mission: Raise it even higher.
The drive-in is giving indie films a box office boost
LOS ANGELES — Indie films and drive-in theaters don’t usually go together. Drive-ins need the big movies, the ones with superheroes and superstars, to...
Appeals court reinstates lawsuit over Trump’s hotel profits
RICHMOND, Va. — A lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of illegally profiting off the presidency through his luxury Washington hotel was revived Th...
What will Jersey Shore beaches be like in the Summer of Bug?
BELMAR, N.J. — Joanna Eichert longs for the summer days of years gone by at the Jersey Shore, which she recalls as “very crowded and very relaxing.”
Survey: Oil, manufacturing had best luck with pandemic loans
Almost 75% of small businesses applied for help from a federal loan program designed to keep workers employed during the coronavirus pandemic, but onl...
Buying the plunge: Individual investors remain optimistic
LOS ANGELES — The lure of snapping up stocks at bargain prices has been too strong to pass up for many people, even as uncertainty over the coronaviru...
Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe
WASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a ...
Companies begin to navigate a world that is vastly changed
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to natio...
Muppet Elmo readies for his own starry HBO Max talk show
NEW YORK — There was a time not too long ago when Broadway star Ben Platt was interviewed by a monster. A perfectly nice monster, of course. It was El...
Swearing-in of new Israeli government delayed by infighting
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-partner, Benny Gantz, on Thursday postponed the swearing-in of their controversial ...
Marshall struggles to unite GOP establishment in Kansas race
TOPEKA, Kan. — Roger Marshall represents western Kansas in a congressional district rich in GOP votes and donors that has given the state four U.S. se...
PGA Champ Thomas set to take swing on 2K21 video game cover
Justin Thomas can put down the driver and grab a controller: The former PGA Championship winner made the cover of the “PGA Tour 2K21” video game.
The promotion will be virtual for new “Hunger Games” novel
NEW YORK — When Suzanne Collins' “Mockingjay” was published a decade ago, Books of Wonder owner Peter Glassman put on a show: a late-night celebration...
Supreme Court sides with Lucky brand in trademark dispute
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is siding with fashion brand Lucky in a dispute with a Miami-based apparel manufacturer that owns the “Get Lucky” trade...
VIRUS DIARY: Lockdown, loneliness and a difficult goodbye
NEW DELHI — On the last night of her life, my cat watched fireworks and flaming paper lanterns illuminate the dark New Delhi skies.
Some US schools are pulling the plug on distance learning
CUSSETA, Ga. — After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete t...
Russia slams New York Times, Financial Times on virus deaths
MOSCOW — Russia's Foreign Ministry has criticized the Financial Times and The New York Times after they reported that Russia's coronavirus death toll ...
Bayern still the team to beat as Bundesliga soccer resumes
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — The coronavirus pandemic has changed almost everything about soccer in Germany, except Bayern Munich's chances of winning.
Review: Sparks’ new album is entertaining career highlight
Sparks, “A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip” (BMG)
Germany’s tax revenue seen declining sharply this year
BERLIN — The German government’s tax revenue is likely to sink by 81.5 billion euros ($88.4 billion) this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis, ...
Unique payout Alaskans get from oil wealth could be at risk
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska has no income or statewide sales taxes, and it cuts residents a check every year from its oil wealth.
Michigan settles suit after landmark right to read ruling
LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan early Thursday announced a settlement in a lawsuit over poor reading skills that was filed on behalf of Detroit...
Craft brewers upended by COVID-19 closure of tap rooms, bars
MARSHFIELD, Vt. — Sales of wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages have risen during the coronavirus pandemic like foam in a freshly poured glass ...
EU suspends delivery of 10 million masks over quality issues
BRUSSELS — The European Commission said Thursday it has suspended the delivery of 10 million Chinese masks to member states and Britain after two coun...
No more ‘kissing the ball’ in South American soccer
There will be no more kissing the ball for good luck in South American soccer.
Australian pedophile priest sentenced to more jail time
MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian pedophile priest was sentenced to more jail time Thursday after admitting to crimes against another four boys in ...