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Mississippi delays a GOP primary runoff amid pandemic
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Friday that he is postponing the March…
Human remains thought to be those of missing Colorado boy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Human remains found in Florida are believed to be those of…
Business Fallout: United warns of layoffs, Target raises pay
Less than three months ago came the first reports of cases of pneumonia related to…
Fed ramps up lending, bond buying to calm financial markets
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve moved with unprecedented force and speed Friday to pump huge…
Trump angrily defends his handling of coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON – Defending his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, an angry President Donald Trump on…
NOT REAL NEWS: Another week of false coronavirus content
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of…
Major Waikiki hotel temporarily closing amid virus outbreak
HONOLULU – One of Waikiki’s largest hotels said Friday that it will close for at…
Haitians rush for supplies after first COVID-19 cases found
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haitians rushed to buy food, gas, soap and face masks Friday after…
3 Iditarod mushers rescued because of poor trail conditions
Three mushers participating in Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race were rescued Friday after they…
Fraud and sex abuse probes in UN peace operations increase
TANZANIA, Tanzania – The U.N.’s internal oversight body says in a report on U.N. peace…
Alaska governor urges supplemental dividend in aid proposal
JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy called on lawmakers Friday to approve checks of…
The Latest: Nissan suspending production at 2 Mexican plants
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 275,000 people and killed…
Quake hits northwest Greece, causing damage but no injuries
ATHENS, Greece – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck northwestern Greece in…
The Latest: U.S. Navy sailor in Florida tests positive
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 278,000 people and killed…
Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?
TOKYO – The Olympic flame has arrived in Japan from Greece. Next comes the torch…
Business Fallout: Airlines beg for aid; Google launches site
The rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus since it was first revealed in China less…
Bolivian tribunal recommends vote delay due to coronavirus
Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal on Saturday recommended that elections scheduled for May 3 be delayed…
Mexico turns to cartoon character for coronavirus education
The Mexican government has created a super-woman style cartoon character called “Susana Distancia,” a play…
Israeli leader offers to step down next year in unity deal
JERUSALEM – Israel’s prime minister Saturday said he is ready to step down next year…
Olympic pushback: US track joins swimming, urges Tokyo delay
DENVER – U.S. Olympic leaders are facing a growing rebellion inside their ranks about holding…
Maryland beach mayor: Don’t come to Ocean City now
BALTIMORE – The mayor of Maryland’s most popular beach destination wants vacationers to postpone their…
Virus brings worry, waiting at NYC’s most famous eateries
They’re some of New York City’s most iconic eateries, feeding New Yorkers and on visitors’…
Target apologizes for selling face masks amid shortage
SEATTLE – Target Corp. apologized Saturday for selling face masks in Seattle stores while hospitals…
New Orleans’ ‘Let the good times roll’ now ‘Wash your hands’
NEW ORLEANS – A week ago, revelers jammed bars in the French Quarter and New…