Older Americans get chance to join virus vaccine study

A U.S. study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine is being expanded to include older adults, the age group most at risk from the new coronavirus.

Amid talk of restarting economy, virus keeps killing in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Hopeful talk about getting people out of their homes and back to work in some parts of the country seems a far cry from the harsh reality in New York and its suburbs: Thousands of people infected wi…

The Latest: US gives rare aid to Palestinians to fight virus

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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Guatemala official: 44 deportees tested positive for virus

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Forty-four Guatemalans deported on one flight from the United States this week have tested positive for COVID-19, a Guatemalan government official with knowledge of the situation said, amid ri…

Slain Indiana officer remembered as dedicated, compassionate

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis police officer who was

The Latest: White House guidelines call for phased reopening

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…

US job losses mount as Trump presses plan to reopen business

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ranks of America's unemployed swelled toward Great Depression-era levels Thursday, and President Donald Trump reacted to the pressure on the economy by outlining a phased approach to reopening…

AP PHOTOS: Hauling supplies 2,800 miles to virus-beset East

Sammy Lloyd does not know exactly what’s in the trailer he’s pulling. But he does know he’s hauling essential provisions -- like food, cleaning goods, medical supplies -- to a virus-beset East Coast that desperatel…

Trump, aides float outlier theory on origins of coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and some of his officials are flirting with an outlier theory that the new

Death toll rises for 2-day outbreak of storms in the South

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The death toll has risen to at least 36 from the two-day outbreak of strong storms that pounded the South, as Mississippi on Thursday reported two additional deaths.

Trump unveils phased approach to reopening economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — New White House guidelines outline a phased approach to restoring normal commerce and services, but only for places with strong testing and seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.

Stocks end higher as Amazon, Netflix pull away from pack

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes ended a wobbly day with modest gains Thursday, while the biggest increases went to Amazon, Netflix and other companies poised to do the best during the coronavirus crunch. The S&P 500 …

Brazilian health minister says on Twitter that President Jair Bolsonaro has fired him, amid dispute over virus policy

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian health minister says on Twitter that President Jair Bolsonaro has fired him, amid dispute over virus policy.

The Latest: Trump to governors: Reopening states their call

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…