Pandemic warms relationship between Trump, Mexican president

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic could have been a fraught moment for U.S.-Mexico relations — two leaders from opposite ends of the political spectrum facing the largest crisis ever confronted by either adm…

Foreign ministers to confer on Ukraine peace efforts

BERLIN (AP) — German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Wednesday he will hold a video conference next week with his Russian, Ukrainian and French counterparts to try to secure progress in efforts to end the conflict…

Dutch village evacuated as precaution due to wildfire smoke

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A village of 4,000 people in the southern Netherlands was evacuated Wednesday as smoke from a wildfire in a nearby national park drifted over homes, authorities said.

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Many small businesses say loans won't get them to rehire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some small businesses that obtained a highly-coveted government loan say they won’t be able to use it to bring all their laid-off workers back, even though that is what the program was designed to…

Tyson Foods closing large pork plant in Iowa after outbreak

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Tyson Foods announced Wednesday that it is suspending operations indefinitely at a large Iowa pork processing plant linked to a growing coronavirus outbreak.

Less driving, fewer crashes should bring cheaper insurance

DETROIT (AP) — Those lightly traveled freeways and streets could be putting a few dollar bills into your wallet.

Many wary of virus reopenings as partisan divide grows in US

BERLIN (AP) — One of the grimmest symbols of the coronavirus outbreak — a morgue set up in a Madrid skating rink — closed on Wednesday as stores and other businesses reopened in places across Europe, while the U.S.…

Stocks claw higher on Wall Street, oil prices regain ground

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world are clawing higher on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 climbed toward its first gain of what’s been a dismal week.

With spelling bee canceled, ex-spellers launch their own bee

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AP Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, April 22

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Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

Small shops have reopened in Berlin as a few nations eased coronavirus restrictions to restart their economies. The trepidations expressed by workers and customers, however, are indicating that a return to normalit…

The Latest: Greta Thunberg urges world leaders to cooperate

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…

Climate activist: leaders must act in unison during crises

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday urged world leaders to act together, based on scientists' advice, in addressing major crises from the COVID-19 pandemic to global warming.

The Latest: Germany to start trial for coronavirus vaccine

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…