Authorities: Man's COVID-19 worries prompt murder-suicide

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The bodies of a man and a woman were found inside their suburban Chicago home in what authorities say was a murder-suicide that was apparently prompted by the man's concern that the two of them …

Debate heats up over using an anti-malaria drug for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and members of his administration are growing emphatic in promoting an anti-malaria drug not yet officially approved for fighting COVID-19, even though scientists say more t…

Defendant in Slovak reporter's slaying sentenced to 23 years

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — A Slovakian court on Moday sentenced a former soldier to 23 years in prison for the alleged contract killings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee, a case that triggered a poli…

Millions going to Holocaust survivors for coronavirus help

BERLIN (AP) — Millions of dollars in additional funds are being made available to agencies around the world that provide aid to Holocaust survivors, whose advanced age and health issues makes them particularly vuln…

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Supreme Court declines H. Rap Brown case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is declining to take the case of a 1960s black militant formerly known as H. Rap Brown who is in prison for killing a Georgia sheriff’s deputy in 2000.

Sidewalk notes bring smiles to hospital staff during virus

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The messenger is anonymous — but the messages are heartfelt, and appreciated.

US Navy welcomes 1st submarine named after Delaware

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first U.S. Navy submarine named after the state of Delaware was officially welcomed to the fleet over the weekend, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

Stocks rise sharply on signs of progress in battling virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks jumped in markets around the world Monday after some of the hardest-hit areas offered sparks of hope that the worst of the coronavirus outbreak may be on the horizon.

Dancing alone: A senior center keeps clients up and moving

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dance instructor Lola Jaramillo switches the radio to an uplifting salsa song.

The Latest: Pentagon: Active duty infections topped 1,000

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The steep rise in coronavirus deaths appears to be leveling off in New York, echoing a trend underway in Italy and Spain, while the crisis is going in in the opposite direction in Britain, where Prime Minister Bori…

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The Latest: Trump adviser promotes use of drug for virus

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UK's Johnson 'in good spirits' in hospital, stays in charge

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was in good spirits Monday after spending the night in a London hospital where he was admitted with the new coronavirus.