Grandson fears missing grandparents killed in Canada attack

TORONTO (AP) — As fears mounted that more victims will be found in burned out homes, a young man said Tuesday that his grandparents were missing after their log cabin was set ablaze during the weekend rampage that …

Oil prices keep crumbling, stocks around the world tumble

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil’s chaotic collapse deepened, and stocks around the world dropped on Tuesday as the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic turns markets upside down.

Report: Gunman shoots seven people dead in Lebanese village

BEIRUT (AP) — The bodies of seven persons, including five Syrians, were found shot dead in a mountain village southeast of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, state-run National News Agency reported.

Bosnian police move migrants to emergency tent camp

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Police in Bosnia on Tuesday began moving hundreds of migrants and refugees off the streets of the northwestern city of Bihac and transferring them into a nearby emergency tent ca…

The Latest: Erdogan: Turkey may transition to normal in June

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…

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US home sales plummeted 8.5% in March

BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. sales of existing homes cratered 8.5% in March with real estate activity stalled by the coronavirus outbreak.

Oil prices continue to crumble, stocks around the world drop

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil’s chaotic collapse deepened, and stocks around the world dropped on Tuesday as markets remain upside down amid the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Correction: Deepwater Horizon-Drilling Deeper story

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In a story April 18, 2020, about deep water offshore drilling, The Associated Press incorrectly identified an environmental group opposed to Trump administration regulation changes as the Nationa…

Cuomo heads to White House as he lobbies for COVID-19 help

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo headed to Washington on Tuesday as he lobbies for federal testing help while Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City will stockpile its own medical supplies. Elective surg…

US stocks open lower as the oil market continues to crumble

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street and oil prices are continuing to collapse as traders anticipate demand for energy to shrivel because of the widespread business, factory and travel shutdowns …

Syrian war monitor says Israeli strike near Palmyra kills 9

BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike in central Syria killed nine fighters, including six who were not Syrians and some who were loyal to the militant Hezbollah group, an opposition war monitor said Tuesday.

Countries and US states move to reopen amid health warnings

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Spain will begin allowing children out of their homes for brief periods next Monday. Denmark announced plans to reopen Tivoli Gardens, the Copenhagen amusement park that inspired Walt Disney. And …

Tokyo Olympics, IOC conflict over who pays for postponement

TOKYO (AP) — An open conflict broke out between Tokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC on Tuesday over who will pay for the unprecedented year-long postponement.

The Latest: WHO to Belarus: Cancel events, set restrictions

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…