Thai students jeer education minister as protests escalate

BANGKOK (AP) — Hundreds of high school students besieged Thailand's Ministry of Education and harangued and booed the education minister when he came to speak to them, in the latest in a growing series of anti-gove…

Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue

A doctor checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke instead stumbled onto a new clue about how the virus may harm the lungs -- thanks to a test that used tiny air bubbles and a robot.

San Francisco blanketed in smoke as California fires rage

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Crews were battling wildfires in the San Francisco Bay Area and thousands of people were under orders to evacuate as dozens of wildfires blazed across the state amid a blistering heat wave …

The Latest: UConn evicts students after crowded dorm party

STORRS, Conn. — University of Connecticut officials have evicted several students from on-campus housing after a crowded dorm room party with no mask wearing or social distancing.

How COVID-19 gives cover to press crackdowns the world over

Governments around the world are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to justify — or to divert attention from —crackdowns on press freedom.

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Stocks drift on Wall Street after S&P 500 returns to record

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting Wednesday morning, as even a record high for the S&P 500 fails to jolt much life into the market.

Belarus president blasts EU leaders for 'fomenting unrest'

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The authoritarian leader of Belarus complained that encouragement from abroad has fueled daily protests demanding his resignation as European Union leaders held an emergency summit Wednesday o…

Embed-AP Poll-Virus Outbreak-Gig Econ-Ride Hailing, ADVISORY

AP POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-GIG ECON-RIDE HAILING — Chart. This AP digital embed shows the results from a poll on Americans' use of ride hailing services, restaurant delivery, and grocery delivery before and during the …

Sudan fires FM spokesman after comments on peace with Israel

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan on Wednesday fired the spokesman for the foreign ministry, a day after he remarked that the African country was looking forward to making a peace deal with Israel.

Stocks open higher on Wall Street; Apple nears $2 trillion

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 closed at a record high for the first time since February. Technology led the way higher again, and Apple edged closer to …

No fear of coronavirus at drive-through haunted house

TOKYO (AP) — It’s a living nightmare -- but a socially distanced one.

Saudi Arabia cautiously welcomes UAE, Israel normalization

BERLIN (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Wednesday cautiously welcomed an agreement between its close ally the United Arab Emirates and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties and exchange embassies.

Embed-AP Poll-Virus Outbreak-Gig Econ-Grocery, ADVISORY

AP POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-GIG ECONOMY-GROCERY DELIVERY — Chart. AP digital embed shows the results from a poll on Americans' use of grocery delivery services during the coronavirus outbreak by income level. This chart…

Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchm…