Australia faces “sobering” future economy due to coronavirus
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's treasurer said Tuesday the country faces a “sobering” economic outlook due to the effects of the coronavirus and wil...
Trump casts doubt on mail voting. His campaign promotes it.
While President Donald Trump claims mail-in voting is ripe for fraud and “cheaters,” his reelection campaign and state allies are scrambling to launch...
Bulging deficits may threaten prized Pentagon arms projects
WASHINGTON — The government's $3 trillion effort to rescue the economy from the coronavirus crisis is stirring worry at the Pentagon. Bulging federal ...
Skipping a mask, Trump says he’s ‘met the moment’ on testing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted his administration has “met the moment” and “prevailed” on coronavirus testing, even as the White House i...
‘Express burials’ cast doubt on Nicaragua’s virus figures
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Roger Ordoñez was hospitalized with breathing problems last week.
As nations reopen, warning emerges about virus tracing voids
NEW YORK — A top world health official Monday warned that countries are essentially driving blind in reopening their economies without setting up stro...
Telethon raises $115M for New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19
NEW YORK — Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19 during a vir...
Longtime pass-rushing tutor Teerlinck dies at age 69
INDIANAPOLIS — John Teerlinck loved teaching the art of pass rushing. His top students considered him the best instructor in league history.
Democrats set to take next steps toward virtual convention
Democrats are making new moves toward a virtual presidential nominating convention this August, with party officials preparing to grant convention org...
UN says 7 or 8 `top’ candidates for a COVID-19 vaccine exist
UNITED NATIONS — The World Health Organization chief said Monday there are around seven or eight “top” candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel co...
Organ transplants dive amid virus crisis, start to inch back
WASHINGTON — Organ transplants plummeted as COVID-19 swept through communities, with surgeons wary of endangering living donors and unable to retrieve...
Atlanta-area DA, 3rd outside prosecutor, to take Arbery case
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Georgia's attorney general appointed a black district attorney from the Atlanta area Monday to take over the case of a white father an...
AP source: Tagovailoa signs $30.275 million, 4-year deal
MIAMI — Now Tua Tagovailoa can pay for that Cadillac Escalade he gave his mom.
Column: NASCAR set for ‘huge microscope’ as racing returns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR's season started with the Secret Service doing a security check on the firesuit-clad pole-sitter for the Daytona 500 and thou...
The Latest: Drone league to stage series to raise PPE money
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Agent seeks Zion Williamson’s answers on improper benefits
The marketing agent who has sued NBA rookie Zion Williamson wants the former Duke star to answer questions about whether he received improper benefits...
Tech stocks keep rallying, help keep Wall Street steady
Wall Street was split on Monday, as continued gains for technology and health care stocks helped cover up for more prevalent losses elsewhere.
Supreme Court appears divided in Catholic schools case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday seemed divided over how broadly religious institutions including schools, hospitals and social service center...
Company earnings tell the story of the pandemic’s early days
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to nationa...
US plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid crews’ virus risk
BOISE, Idaho — In new plans that offer a national reimagining of how to fight wildfires amid the risk of the coronavirus spreading through crews, it's...
The Latest: West Wing visitors, staff need to wear masks
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and pe...
Trump tells Iraq’s new PM: US willing to give economic help
BAGHDAD — President Donald Trump said in a phone call to Iraq's new prime minister that the U.S. was willing to provide Iraq with economic assistance,...
Trump faces virus at White House amid push to ‘reopen’ US
WASHINGTON — As he encourages the country to “reopen,” President Donald Trump is confronting cases of the coronavirus in his own home, spotlighting th...
Group says Iraqi women fighting to return home face hurdles
BAGHDAD — Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi women who fled war and conflict are facing systemic inequalities in their fight to return to their homes, a r...
Coronavirus forces Santa Fe Opera to cancel upcoming season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The famed Santa Fe Opera has been forced to cancel its season, with officials saying Monday that the decision was made to ensure t...
Funeral delayed: tiaras, white outfits, turquoise face masks
WASHINGTON — When the time finally came, they laid Joanne Paylor to rest the finest way they could during a pandemic. A church service was out. The vi...
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets
Chicago — Twitter announced Monday it will warn users when a tweet contains disputed or misleading information about the coronavirus.
EPL mulls early end even as gov’t clears path to resuming
MANCHESTER, England — Potentially ending the English Premier League was discussed by clubs on Monday even as the government cleared a path to resuming...
Study: Virus death toll in NYC worse than official tally
NEW YORK — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state, ac...
Haunting drama ‘A Confession’ puts police in ethical turmoil
NEW YORK — Most actresses like to meet the real person who inspired the role they're about to tackle. Not Imelda Staunton. Not for her latest job.