Kobe Bryant’s sports academy retires “Mamba” nickname
LOS ANGELES — The Southern California sports academy previously co-owned by the late Kobe Bryant has retired his “Mamba” nickname and rebranded itself...
Why prospect of deflation could pose a threat to US economy
WASHINGTON — The economic paralysis caused by the coronavirus led in April to the steepest month-to-month fall in U.S. consumer prices since the 2008 ...
Local prosecutors under investigation in Georgia slaying
ATLANTA — The Georgia prosecutors who first handled the fatal shooting of a black man, before charges were filed more than two months later, were plac...
Romney takes swipe at Trump administration virus response
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic (all times local):
Pants, bras are out, PJs in; travel industry layoffs begin
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to nation...
Trump: Fed retiree fund should ban Chinese investments
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has directed the U.S. federal employee retirement fund to scrap its plan to place more than $4 billion into Chin...
Cannes is empty, the day the film festival should have begun
CANNES, France — The stars of Cannes Film Festival have stayed home, its prestigious grounds repurposed as a homeless shelter, and the beaches closed.
Russian hospital fires prompt investigation into ventilators
MOSCOW — Russian health officials on Tuesday announced an investigation into the safety of ventilators at two hospitals, where fires in intensive care...
Consider growing some seeds for next year’s garden
Since the coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in interest in gardening, especially vegetable gardening, some seed companies are having trouble kee...
Couples turn to `minimonies’ to salvage wedding plans
NEW YORK — Couples trying to salvage weddings put on hold by the coronavirus are feeding a fresh trend in the bridal industry: the “minimony."
Music Review: Marshall Chapman shines with all-covers set
Marshall Chapman, “Songs I Can’t Live Without" (Tallgirl Records)
COVID-19 confirmed in crowded UN-run camp in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan — For the first time, COVID-19 has been confirmed in a crowded civilian protection camp in South Sudan's capital, the United Nations...
Shrieks of excitement as panda cub makes video appearance
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Little shrieks of excitement highlighted the fist video appearance by the tiny cub of a giant panda at a Dutch zoo on Tuesday...
Data: Virus-weary Americans slowly return to the road
OAK PARK, Illinois — Americans are slowly getting back on the road after hunkering down due to the coronavirus, though the volume of traffic is still ...
Homophobia threatens to hamper South Korea’s virus campaign
SEOUL, South Korea — As South Korea grapples with a new spike in coronavirus infections thought to be linked to nightspots in Seoul, including several...
‘Foretaste’ of Brexit: Virus cuts off much of UK farm labor
LONDON — Britain's fruit and vegetable farmers have long dreaded their country's exit from the European Union, worrying that it would keep out the ten...
Plexiglass houses: Parliaments adapt to the coronavirus age
ATHENS, Greece — “Pfft, pfft...” The sound came through loud and clear on Greece’s parliament TV during a change of speakers: the sound of disinfectan...
Premier League seeks to allay players’ training health fears
MANCHESTER, England — The Premier League will seek to allay players' concerns about health risks as the government prepares to release protocols allow...
Virus sparks debate on whether more prospects will stay home
Concerns about the coronavirus are preventing football prospects from visiting campuses this spring and keeping coaches from traveling to evaluate the...
Asia Today: Singapore partly reopens despite rise in cases
BANGKOK — Singaporeans were able to get a haircut at the barber or pop in to their favorite bakery Tuesday as the government loosened restrictions, th...
Hong Kong to prioritize passing of contentious anthem bill
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's government will give “priority” to a contentious bill that seeks to criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem, the city...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...