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American Dream mall to close for March due to virus concerns
American Dream, the recently opened megamall and entertainment complex in northern New Jersey, will close…
Jury finds 3 liable for about $10M in Medicare fraud
GULFPORT, Miss. – A Mississippi hospital owner cheated Medicare out of $10.8 million, and his…
US attorney charges alleged MS-13 members in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – Federal authorities in San Francisco announced charges against 17 alleged members and…
Trump declares emergency; world steps up fight against virus
WASHINGTON – The United States declared a state of emergency Friday as many European countries…
Lee closes Capitol, halts state travel over coronavirus
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Friday halted all non-essential business travel for state…
Trump says top cruise ship companies stopping trips from US
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that four major cruise ship companies have…
Man in love triangle gets to 22 years for killing teacher
NORFOLK, Va. – A Utah man who was in a love triangle and mistakenly killed…
Across faiths, religious rules bent as virus alters worship
NEW YORK – Across the United States, religious leaders are taking unprecedented steps to shield…
The Latest: Canada cuts key interest rate in amid pandemic
___ Canada’s central bank has cut its overnight rate target by half a percentage point…
Associated Press closes DC office amid coronavirus fears
The Associated Press said Friday it would temporarily close its office in Washington, D.C. after…
Dream denied: Virus dashes Dayton’s magical hoops season
DAYTON, Ohio – The coronavirus outbreak has abruptly roused the University of Dayton’s men’s basketball…
Louisiana governor moves primary because of coronavirus
BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana’s governor Friday postponed the state’s presidential primaries due to fears…
New Zealand cancels mosque shooting memorial over virus fear
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – A national memorial in New Zealand to commemorate the 51 people…
Trump says he’s likely to be tested after repeat exposure
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Friday he will “most likely” be tested for the…
Puerto Rico announces its first confirmed coronavirus cases
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Tests have confirmed three cases of the new coronavirus in…
Venezuela, already in crisis, reports 1st coronavirus cases
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela confirmed its first two cases of the coronavirus Friday, deepening anxiety…
Bipartisan virus relief bill: Free testing, paid sick leave
WASHINGTON – The Democratic-controlled House, with President Donald Trump’s support, early Saturday passed a bill…
AP Exclusive: Inside massive DEA raid targeting drug cartel
CHANTILLY, Va. – In the darkness, the team suits up quietly, putting on their helmets…
Putin approves law that could keep him in power until 2036
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on constitutional changes that could…
Apple temporarily shuts stores outside China to fight virus
LONDON – Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks…
Sanders wins Northern Mariana Islands caucus, 4 delegates
WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Northern Mariana Islands Democratic presidential caucus, grabbing four…
Medical marijuana bills challenge Bible Belt politics
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Facing a potentially historic vote on whether to legalize medical marijuana in…
Activities around Nebraska curtailed to slow spread of virus
OMAHA, Neb. – Nebraska residents will find their entertainment options drastically cut this weekend as…
Canadian, Italian freed in Mali 15 months after abduction
DAKAR, Senegal – A Canadian woman and an Italian man who had been kidnapped in…