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With isolation, abuse activists fear an ‘explosive cocktail’
“Safer at Home.” It’s a slogan of choice for the mandatory confinement measures aimed at…
Parks officials answer crowding with closures to fight virus
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Three of America’s best-known national parks — Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Great…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
As virus deaths accelerate in the U.S., President Donald Trump has gone against the advice…
Mayor: Liberty U. ‘reckless’ to let students back amid virus
RICHMOND, Va. – Officials in Lynchburg, Virginia, said Tuesday they were fielding complaints about the…
Virus outbreak halts damaged Wisconsin refinery rebuilding
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy has suspended rebuilding its oil refinery in Superior, Wisconsin, that…
Florida shifts virus restrictions to travellers from NYC area
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to follow the lead of…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Asian shares jump after Dow sees biggest gain since 1933 NEW YORK (AP) — Shares…
Coronavirus-related crimes capitalize on global fear, panic
WASHINGTON – Thieves steal surgical masks. A clinic sells fake COVID-19 tests. Hate groups encourage…
Alaska records first virus death of resident in Washington
JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaska has recorded its first death from the coronavirus, state officials said…
Philippine rebels declare cease-fire to heed UN chief’s call
MANILA, Philippines – Communist guerrillas in the Philippines said Wednesday they would observe a cease-fire…
In pandemic, rumours of martial law fly despite reassurances
NEW YORK – Millions of Americans have been ordered to stay home. Businesses and schools…
India’s 1.3 billion locked down as virus surges elsewhere
NEW DELHI – The world’s largest democracy went under the world’s biggest lockdown Wednesday, with…
The Latest: Pakistan suspending domestic flights
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 422,000 people and killed…
Survivors of world conflicts offer perspective amid pandemic
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – As Western countries reeling from the coronavirus pandemic awaken to a…
South Korea investigates chatroom sex abuse allegations
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday began reviewing whether to formally…
Boko Haram kills 92 soldiers in Chad in country’s worst toll
N’DJAMENA, Chad – Boko Haram extremists have killed at least 92 Chadian soldiers in the…
Coronavirus briefings are the new campaign rallies for Trump
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has a new daily ritual now that the pandemic has…
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
Police: Man points gun at women in masks, feared coronavirus
ATLANTA – A Georgia man who feared getting the coronavirus pointed a gun at two…
Police struggle to enforce India’s sweeping virus lockdown
NEW DELHI – Indians struggled to comply with the world’s largest coronavirus lockdown on Wednesday…
Coronavirus strands Florida woman in Peru
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March has not always boded well for Jessica Brar. It’s the month…
US big-ticket factory orders up 1.2% in February
WASHINGTON – Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose by a solid amount…
Alaska US census response trails the rest of the nation
BETHEL, Alaska – Alaska’s response rate to the ongoing U.S. census count is half that…
Turkish prosecutors file indictment over Khashoggi killing
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish prosecutors have formally charged two former aides of Saudi Crown Prince…