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Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Stocks close out best week since 1974 after Fed acts again

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 index closed out its best week since 1974 with another gain Thursday after the Federal Reserve launched its latest unprecedented effort to support the economy through the coronavirus out…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Sheriff: Woman put porn-stuffed Easter eggs in mailboxes

BUNNELL, Fla. (AP) — A woman is accused of putting plastic Easter eggs filled with pornographic and other images inside mailboxes of homes in north Florida, sheriff's officials said.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
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Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Biden woos skeptical Sanders supporters with new proposals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled plans to expand eligibility for Medicare and forgive college debt for millions of Americans, as the former vice president begins courting progressives who lost their…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Democrats renew vote-by-mail push as virus upends elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats want to bolster mail-in voting and take other steps to make balloting easier this November in the next round of congressional efforts to revive the economy and battle the coronavirus pan…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Another stock rally loses steam, still headed for big week

NEW YORK (AP) — A rally on Wall Street Thursday is fading, the second time this week that a big early gain threatened to give out in the afternoon.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
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Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Yellowstone closure likely to delay summer tourist season

CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park likely won't reopen until May or later, delaying the start of its traditional summer season for millions of tourists because of the coronavirus outbreak, a park official …

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Great Lakes get extra funds for cleanups, invasive species

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Additional funds provided by Congress for Great Lakes environmental improvements will be used to hasten cleanups of highly toxic sites and step up work on other longstanding forms of pol…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
PP-Dem-Delg-All,100

2,281 of 2,281 precincts - 100 percent

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
16.8M Americans out of work; Easter celebrations move online

NEW YORK (AP) — A staggering 16.8 million Americans lost their jobs in just three weeks, a measure of how fast the coronavirus has brought world economies to their knees. Meanwhile, religious leaders worldwide Thur…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
PP-Dem-Pres-All,100

0 of 1 precincts - 0 percent

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Utah's 5 national parks closed as Capitol Reef shuts gates

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — All five of Utah’s national parks are closed after Capitol Reef officials said Thursday they are shutting their gates to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: UK's Boris Johnson out of intensive care

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…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
AP News Digest 2 p.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.