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House to pass changes to business virus aid subsidy program

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is moving to pass a bipartisan measure to modify a new “paycheck protection” program for businesses that have suffered COVID-related losses, giving them more flexibility to use federal s…

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Mayor says NYC businesses can't 'jump the gun' on reopening

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City businesses that try to reopen before coronavirus restrictions are lifted will face fines starting at $1,000, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.

Hundreds at vigil for victims of fatal Grand Forks shooting

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Dozens of first responders paraded through a North Dakota city to honor a police officer who was shot to death by a man being served with an eviction notice.

AP Week in Pictures, Middle East

This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published by Associated Press photographers in the Middle East, Afghanistan & Pakistan Region between May 21-27, 2020.

IKEA manager charged for firing Pole over anti-gay remarks

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish prosecutor has charged an IKEA manager with violating the religious rights of an employee sacked for voicing strong objections, within the company, to a corporate event supporting tol…

AP PHOTOS: Brazil drive-in, a welcome escape from pandemic

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — As daylight drained from the sky in Brazil’s capital, dozens of cars formed a line, all filled with passengers set to indulge in one of the few diversions allowed in the age of social distan…

For top U.S. virus experts, faith and science work together

NEW YORK (AP) — The relationship between faith and science has faced its share of strain during the coronavirus pandemic — but for some scientists leading the nation's response, the two have worked in concert.

Israeli PM: Palestinians in Jordan Valley won't be citizens

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Palestinians living in the Jordan Valley will remain in what he described as an “enclave” after Israel annexes the territory and will…

Wall Street pushes higher to extend week's healthy gains

Stocks are pushing higher in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday, extending this week's rally built on hopes for a coming economic revival.

Transportation sector bleeds jobs, dollar stores thrive

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of th…