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Virus-related shutdowns bringing US economy to grinding halt
AUSTIN, Texas – It took 15 minutes for the coronavirus to wreck Shelley Hutchings’ carefully…
AP sources: Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
WASHINGTON – The White House is expected to announce that the U.S. will broaden its…
AP sources: Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
WASHINGTON – The White House is expected to announce that the U.S. will broaden its…
Straight-talking Fauci explains outbreak to a worried nation
WASHINGTON – If Dr. Anthony Fauci says it, you’d be smart to listen. As the…
Iran death toll from virus passes 600, Syria shuts schools
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran said Saturday the coronavirus outbreak has killed another 97 people, pushing…
Hilcorp to keep finances private amid Alaska oil assets deal
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A request by Hilcorp Energy Company was granted to keep its finances…
Audit: $115M went to former board of Maryland medical system
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Nearly $115 million went to board members of the University of Maryland…
Virus cases spread across Africa, nations prepare for more
JOHANNESBURG – Africa is seeing a steady spread of the coronavirus across the continent, with…
Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops
BAGHDAD – A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops…
Oklahoma bombing museum closes, Tulsa cancels large events
OKLAHOMA CITY – Health concerns about the coronavirus resulted Saturday in the temporary closing of…
Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for…
Iditarod mushes on; fans being urged to skip finish in Nome
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – As Iditarod mushers drove their dog teams across Alaska on Saturday, race…
2 tourists to Maui, Kauai are Hawaii’s latest virus cases
An adult couple who had previous close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19…
New Hampshire has 7th presumptive case, more schools close
CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire’s total number of presumptive positive test results of the new…
Spain announces a lockdown, France shuts down the nightlife
BARCELONA, Spain – Spain locked down its 46 million citizens and France ordered the closing…
The Latest: Oregon reports first death from new coronavirus
The Latest on the world’s coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 150,000 people and…
Virus concerns hit California casinos, entertainment venues
Californians wanting to escape the new reality of the coronavirus at the movies, casino or…
Shot 9 times during mosque massacre, survivor overcomes fear
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – When the gunman walked into the Al Noor mosque, Temel Atacocugu…
Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees 2019 profits drop 20% to $88.2B
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its profits dropped 20%…
Dream of a lifetime: Transgender man yearns to join military
LISBON, Ohio – Nic Talbott keeps himself busy, working as a substitute teacher, studying for…
South Asian leaders call for co-operation on coronavirus
NEW DELHI – Leaders and officials from the eight South Asian nations held a video…
Happy 200th birthday to Maine, but virus zaps the party
AUGUSTA, Maine – Mainers have a special bond with Massachusetts that’s friendly for the most…
March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might’ve been
For all those who dreamed the impossible — making it a whole month without getting…
Several African nations roll out measures to fight virus
JOHANNESBURG – Several African countries have announced sweeping restrictions to try to contain the steady…