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The Latest: Easter observed at home, economies hit hard
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…
Biden's next big decision: Choosing a running mate
Joe Biden faces the most important decision of his five-decade political career: choosing a vice president.
Storms packing high winds cause damage in Indiana, Arkansas
MOORESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Severe storms with high winds, hail and tornadoes swept across the Midwest and caused damage to dozens of homes and businesses in parts of Indiana and Arkansas, authorities said.
OPEC: Oil deal starting with 10M barrel cut hinges on Mexico
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A deal between OPEC and nations including Russia to boost oil prices involves a 10 million barrels per day cut until July, then an 8 million barrels per day cut through the end of…
Easter observed at home as virus divisions surface in Japan
ALBANY, New York (AP) — People around the world began celebrating Good Friday and Easter from the safety of their homes, as rare divisions surfaced in Japan over how to tackle the growing coronavirus outbreak there.
UN chief warns COVID-19 threatens global peace and security
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic is threatening international peace and security — “potentially leading to an incre…
In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation
JERUSALEM (AP) — On the day set aside to mark Christ’s crucifixion, most churches stood empty. Streets normally filled with emotional processions were silent. St. Peter's Square was almost deserted. And many religi…
AP Was There: Tiger wins Masters to cap remarkable comeback
A panel of 15 golf writers were asked to vote on the top five Masters in history. They are being republished this week because the Masters has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The
Column: No good walks spoiled as golf courses shuttered
It was probably just coincidence that Nevada’s governor issued an order closing golf courses just a few hours after a newspaper photographer tweeted a picture of O.J. Simpson playing 18 holes in Las Vegas.
War-ravaged Yemen announces 1st confirmed coronavirus case
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Friday announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the war-torn country, stoking fears that an outbreak could devastate an already crippled hea…
Yemen’s internationally recognized government announces first confirmed case of coronavirus in the war-torn country.
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s internationally recognized government announces first confirmed case of coronavirus in the war-torn country.
'Everybody is very scared': Struggle to keep apart on subway
NEW YORK (AP) — They let trains that look too crowded pass by. If they decide to board, they search for emptier cars to ride in. Then they size up fellow passengers before picking the safest spot they can find to s…
Israelis looking out for overworked healthcare professionals
RAANANA, Israel (AP) — While hunkering down at home and keeping three young children entertained in coronavirus isolation, Adi Karmon Scope had a thought: How much harder was it for those on the front lines of the …
The howling: Americans let it out from depths of pandemic
DENVER (AP) — It starts with a few people letting loose with some tentative yelps. Then neighbors emerge from their homes and join, forming a roiling chorus of howls and screams that pierces the twilight to end ano…
Easter observed at home as virus divisions surface in Japan
ALBANY, New York (AP) — People around the world began celebrating Good Friday and Easter from the safety of their homes, as rare divisions surfaced in Japan over how to tackle the growing coronavirus outbreak there.