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US economic data reveals damage; job losses hit Trump resort
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented…
Stock awards for SeaWorld execs, despite furloughed staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – Even though 90% of its staff at its dozen theme parks have…
Former Blue Jays infielder Dámaso García, dead at 63
Former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Dámaso García, a two-time All-Star in the mid-1980s, died…
Arkansas mayor has blunt message for residents on distancing
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The mayor of an eastern Arkansas city has a pointed message…
Honk if you love transit workers! Trains salute vital staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – U.S. train horns can deliver an ear-splitting jolt to drivers sitting in…
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega reappears after absence
MANAGUA, Nicaragua – Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega re-appeared Wednesday after 34 days in which he…
Trump threatens to bypass Senate rules on nominees
WASHINGTON – Citing the coronavirus, Donald Trump is threatening unprecedented action — adjourning both houses…
Navajo Nation extends weekend lockdowns as virus cases rise
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation has extended its weekend lockdowns preventing people from leaving…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US relief checks begin arriving as economic damage piles up WASHINGTON (AP) — Government relief…
US accuses Iran of ‘dangerous’ harassment of US warships
WASHINGTON – A group of 11 Iranian naval vessels made “dangerous and harassing” manoeuvrs near…
Powerful GOP allies propel Trump effort to reopen economy
WASHINGTON – Leading Republicans say the coronavirus shutdown cannot go on. Car-honking activists swarmed a…
Russia clashes with Europeans over Syria chemical weapons
TANZANIA, Tanzania – Syria’s close ally Russia clashed with European nations in the U.N. Security…
Women’s sports likely to bear brunt of coronavirus fallout
Linked to the rising call for gender equity worldwide, women’s sports were enjoying unprecedented attention…
High-level North Korean defector wins South parliament seat
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – A former senior North Korean diplomat won a constituency seat…
Some leaders use pandemic to sharpen tools against critics
BANGKOK – Health concerns were on artist Danai Ussama’s mind when he returned to Thailand…
South Korean ruling party wins vote held amid virus fears
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – South Korea’s ruling liberal party secured a resounding victory in…
Medical intelligence sleuths tracked, warned of new virus
WASHINGTON – In late February when President Donald Trump was urging Americans not to panic…
Multitudes of uncollected seashells in N.C. amid tourist ban
HARKERS ISLAND, N.C. – The ban on tourists in North Carolina’s Outer Banks has created…
Bangladesh rescues 396 Rohingya drifting at sea for weeks
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Bangladesh’s coast guard has rescued 396 starving Rohingya refugees who had been…
Belgian bluebells are too beautiful to see during pandemic
HALLE, Belgium – When nature is at its brightest this year, it needs to be…
Annual cherry festival in Traverse City cancelled for 2020
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – The National Cherry Festival, a major northern Michigan summer destination for…
California city orders birth tourism motel to shut down
ORANGE, Calif. – A California city has ordered the shutdown of a motel that caters…
Need for seed: Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websites
NITRO, W.Va. – The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the…
South Carolina’s Graham outraised by Democratic challenger
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In his pursuit of a fourth term representing South Carolina, U.S. Sen.…