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Alaska prepares for next stage of reopening amid coronavirus
JUNEAU, Alaska – Starting Friday, businesses in Alaska that were shut down or restricted due…
Trump to mark Memorial Day at ceremony at Baltimore monument
WASHINGTON – Many Americans may be staying in this Memorial Day weekend, but President Donald…
RavnAir cites conditional approval to seek federal aid
JUNEAU, Alaska – RavnAir Group, the regional Alaska air carrier that filed for Chapter 11…
Officials: Loon killed bald eagle by stabbing its heart
BRIDGTON, Maine – A bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
As the U.S. and other countries loosen their coronavirus restrictions, it’s back to business, but…
ACLU files lawsuit against Puerto Rico’s ‘fake news’ laws
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The American Civil Liberties Union said Wednesday it is representing…
Aircraft carrier returns to sea after coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON – After nearly two months sidelined in Guam with a coronavirus outbreak, the USS…
Pomp and masks: Graduations draw thousands despite pandemic
HOOVER, Ala. – High schools nationwide have cancelled or postponed traditional graduation ceremonies to avoid…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump…
Pandemic knocks out large sections of Hawaii’s economy
HONOLULU – In normal times, Roland Chang and his three sons start their day at…
Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two…
Lives Lost: Pakistani immigrant helped others in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – When a friend of the Khan family got a job working…
Recession-hit Japan’s exports, imports fall due to pandemic
TOKYO – Recession-hit Japan’s exports plunged nearly 22% in April, marking their worst drop in…
These coronavirus ‘carriers’ take test samples around London
LONDON – Ben Gee carries the coronavirus all over London. A bicycle courier, Gee zips…
WHO: Drug Trump taking to fight COVID-19 best left to tests
GENEVA – The World Health Organization, which has come under repeated fire from U.S. President…
Japan prosecutor seen close to Abe quits in gambling scandal
TOKYO – A top Japanese prosecutor seen as close to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe submitted…
Study: Philippines a global hot spot for online child abuse
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has emerged as a global hot spot for online child…
Albanian artists press to have demolished theatre rebuilt
TIRANA, Albania – Albanian artists on Wednesday defied lockdown restrictions to hold a new, peaceful…
Detective, nurse, confidant: Virus tracers play many roles
SALT LAKE CITY – Health investigator Mackenzie Bray smiles and chuckles as she chats by…
Trans-Alaska pipeline operator to allow more oil to flow
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The operator of the trans-Alaska pipeline said it will accept more oil…
Alaska agency to review Donlin Gold mine gas pipeline lease
BETHEL, Alaska – The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has started a review of a…
Clarification: Kroger Bonus Pay story
CINCINNATI – In a story published May 16, 2020, The Associated Press reported on a…
Restaurant chains see sales improving as dining rooms reopen
Fast food restaurants — well equipped for drive-thru and takeout service — have fared better…
Furloughs becoming layoffs at Trump resort in South Florida
DORAL, Fla. – Some furloughs at a Trump golf resort in South Florida are becoming…